Car Depreciation Rankings
See which vehicles hold their value best—and which lose it fastest. Data based on 5-year ownership analysis.
49.6%
Average 5-Year Depreciation
73.2%
Best Retention (Tacoma)
27.9%
Worst Retention (Maserati)
500+
Vehicles Analyzed
| Rank | Vehicle | Segment | MSRP | Value Retained | 5-Year Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Toyota Tacoma | Truck | $31,500 | 73.2% | $23,058 |
2 | Porsche 911 | Sports | $115,000 | 71.8% | $82,570 |
3 | Toyota 4Runner | SUV | $42,000 | 70.5% | $29,610 |
4 | Jeep Wrangler | SUV | $33,000 | 69.8% | $23,034 |
5 | Toyota Tundra | Truck | $42,000 | 68.9% | $28,938 |
6 | Lexus GX | Luxury SUV | $64,000 | 67.4% | $43,136 |
7 | Honda Civic | Compact | $25,000 | 66.1% | $16,525 |
8 | Subaru Crosstrek | Crossover | $30,000 | 65.8% | $19,740 |
9 | Toyota Corolla | Compact | $23,000 | 65.2% | $14,996 |
10 | Ford Bronco | SUV | $38,000 | 64.7% | $24,586 |
Depreciation by Segment
Trucks
58.2%
Average 5-year retention
SUVs
52.4%
Average 5-year retention
Compact Cars
48.6%
Average 5-year retention
Midsize Sedans
44.2%
Average 5-year retention
Luxury Sedans
38.5%
Average 5-year retention
Electric Vehicles
41.8%
Average 5-year retention
Understanding Depreciation
Why Trucks Hold Value Best
Pickup trucks like the Toyota Tacoma retain value due to high demand, limited production, and strong utility value. Work trucks often have decades of useful life.
Luxury Cars Depreciate Fastest
Luxury sedans face steep depreciation because buyers prefer newer technology, and high maintenance costs reduce used market demand.
EV Depreciation is Improving
While early EVs like the Nissan Leaf depreciated heavily, newer EVs from Tesla and others are holding value better as charging infrastructure improves.
Color & Options Matter
Neutral colors (white, black, silver) and popular option packages can improve resale value by 5-10% compared to unusual configurations.
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