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The Top 25 Cars That Hold Their Value Best – and the 25 Worst
Electric vehicle values continue to crash after purchase, while hybrids and trucks hold up well
BY ISEECARS · MARCH 25, 2025
5-Year Depreciation for Notable Vehicle Segments - iSeeCars Study
Highlights:
Electric vehicles lose the most value after purchase, falling 58.8% in 5 years
Trucks and hybrids retain the most value, losing 40.4% and 40.7%, respectively
Sports cars and small SUVs like the Porsche 911 and 718 Cayman, Chevrolet Corvette, Toyota RAV4, and Honda CR-V dominate the top
25 rankings for cars that retain value
Electric vehicles and luxury models like the Jaguar I-PACE, BMW 7 Series, Tesla Model S, and Nissan LEAF make up 23 of the 25 cars that
lose the most value
Every vehicle type is losing more value in 2025 than they did in 2023, but hybrids have remained the closest to the value retention peaks
every segment experienced during the pandemic
Used car prices have dropped since their peak during the pandemic, as reflected in higher 5-year depreciation rates across all vehicle types. This
means new cars are losing more money after 5 years because both the new and used car supply is slowly returning to normal following the plant
shutdowns during COVID.
But the rate of depreciation varies drastically between segments, with electric vehicles now losing 58.8% of their value after 5 years, and trucks
and hybrids only losing about 40% of their new vehicle value. The industry average for all vehicles is 45.6%, reflecting more lost value than the
38.8% drop in 2023, but less than the 49.6% drop in 2019.
iSeeCars analyzed over 800,000 5-year-old used cars sold from March 2024 to February 2025 to determine 5-year depreciation rates.
Segment 2019 2023 2025
Overall 49.6% 38.8% 45.6%
Hybrids 56.7% 37.4% 40.7%
EVs 67.1% 49.1% 58.8%
SUVs 51.6% 41.2% 48.9%
Trucks 42.7% 34.8% 40.4%
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Top 25 Vehicles with the Lowest 5-Year Depreciation - iSeeCars Study
“Depreciation remains the most expensive aspect of buying a new vehicle, and the variation between vehicle types and specific models is
something consumers should consider when researching their next purchase,” said iSeeCars Executive Analyst Karl Brauer. “The difference
between buying a hybrid versus an electric vehicle could be tens of thousands of dollars in lost value.”
Top 25 Vehicles with the Lowest 5-Year Depreciation
The Porsche 911 and 718 Cayman lose the least value after 5 years, followed by the Toyota Tacoma, Chevrolet Corvette, and Honda Civic.
Looking at the top 25 cars there’s a recurring theme of sports/performance models and small SUVs, with a few trucks and sedans also making
the list.
Rank Model Segment Average 5-Year Depreciation Average $ Difference from MSRP
1 Sports Car 19.5% $24,428
2 Sports Car 21.8% $15,851
3 Truck 26.0% $8,217
4 Coupe 27.2% $18,557
5 Sedan/Hatchback 28.0% $6,987
6 Sports Car 28.0% $8,653
7 Truck 29.1% $11,659
8 Sports Car 29.2% $9,325
9 Sports Car 29.6% $22,155
10 Hatchback 30.1% $7,156
11 Sports Car 30.2% $9,424
12 /RAV4 Hybrid SUV/Hybrid 30.9% $9,233
Porsche 911
Porsche 718 Cayman
Toyota Tacoma
Chevrolet Corvette
Honda Civic
Chevrolet Camaro
Toyota Tundra
Ford Mustang
Porsche 718 Boxster
Toyota Corolla Hatchback
Subaru BRZ
Toyota RAV4
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Top 25 Vehicles with the Highest 5-Year Depreciation - iSeeCars Study
13 SUV 31.3% $12,753
14 Sedan 31.4% $7,004
15 SUV 33.0% $8,511
16 Wagon 33.4% $7,889
17 Sports Car 33.7% $25,343
18 SUV 33.9% $10,888
19 SUV 34.0% $8,640
20 Truck 34.7% $11,472
21 Sedan 34.9% $9,879
22 Hybrid 34.9% $9,908
23 SUV 35.2% $10,602
24 Sedan 35.5% $12,702
25 Sedan 35.5% $9,388
Overall Average 45.6% $17,395
“Porsche’s performance coupes, the 911 and 718 Cayman, have consistently ranked at or near the top of our residual value rankings since
before the pandemic,” said Brauer. “The number of sports cars on this year’s top 25 retained value list are only exceeded by small SUVs, a
vehicle that commonly represents the best-selling model in an automaker’s line up.”
Top 25 Vehicles with the Highest 5-Year Depreciation
Premium models typically lose more value than mainstream models, as conrmed in this year’s list of new vehicles that lose the most value
after 5 years. A high number of electric vehicles also make the list, with Jaguar’s I-PACE losing more value than any other vehicle, and the Tesla
Model S, Nissan LEAF, and Tesla Model X among the vehicles with the largest rate of depreciation.
Rank Model Segment Average 5-Year Depreciation Average $ Difference from MSRP
1 EV 72.2% $51,953
2 Sedan 67.1% $65,249
3 EV 65.2% $52,165
4 SUV 65.0% $53,571
5 Sedan 64.7% $70,874
6 Hybrid 64.7% $47,457
7 EV 64.1% $18,043
8 SUV 63.7% $64,991
9 EV 63.4% $53,846
10 SUV 62.9% $56,996
11 SUV 62.9% $67,858
12 Audi A8 L Sedan 62.7% $57,724
13 Sedan 61.7% $36,208
14 SUV 61.6% $37,256
15 SUV 61.5% $30,888
Toyota 4Runner
Toyota Corolla
Subaru Crosstrek
Subaru Impreza
Chevrolet Corvette
Jeep Wrangler
Honda HR-V
Ford Ranger
Honda Accord
Toyota Prius
Honda CR-V
Subaru WRX
Toyota Camry
Jaguar I-PACE
BMW 7 Series
Tesla Model S
INFINITI QX80
Maserati Ghibli
BMW 5 Series
Nissan LEAF
Maserati Levante
Tesla Model X
Cadillac Escalade ESV
Land Rover Range Rover
BMW 5 Series
Audi Q7
INFINITI QX60
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EVs Ranked by 5-Year Depreciation - iSeeCars Study
16 SUV 61.0% $53,458
17 Sedan 60.9% $35,401
18 SUV 60.9% $36,635
19 Sedan 60.7% $71,460
20 Sedan 60.5% $43,535
21 EV 60.4% $36,225
22 SUV 60.3% $62,069
23 EV 60.1% $59,691
24 SUV 60.0% $33,914
25 SUV 60.0% $36,692
Overall Average 45.6% $17,395
“Both the percentage and dollar value drop of luxury vehicles need to be considered for new car buyers,” said Brauer. “While a premium
badge and the increased performance or luxury features that come with it are often sought out by new car buyers, the used car market
doesn’t prioritize those traits to the same degree, thus the consistently higher depreciation for luxury models.”
Electric Vehicles Ranked by Depreciation
Only two electric vehicles, the Tesla Model 3 and Hyundai Kona Electric, are above the 58% average for EV depreciation. Electric vehicles were
still pretty uncommon 5 years ago, but within this group the Jaguar I-PACE ranks the worst by losing more than 72% of its value.
Rank Model Average 5-Year Depreciation Average $ Difference from MSRP
Overall Average 45.6% $17,395
1 55.9% $23,771
2 58.0% $19,062
EV Average 58.8% $29,356
3 59.2% $23,439
4 60.1% $59,691
5 60.4% $36,225
6 63.4% $53,846
7 64.1% $18,043
8 65.2% $52,165
9 72.2% $51,953
“Even Tesla’s Model 3, with the lowest rate of depreciation among electric vehicles, is over 10% higher than the industry average, and it only
gets worse from there for EVs,” said Brauer.
Hybrid Vehicles Ranked by Depreciation
Hybrid vehicles are among the best segments for retained value, losing just 40.7% after 5 years. Toyota dominates the rankings with seven
models above the segment average.
Cadillac Escalade
Audi A6
Land Rover Discovery
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Audi A7
Tesla Model Y
Lincoln Navigator L
Porsche Taycan
Nissan Armada
Ford Expedition MAX
Tesla Model 3
Hyundai Kona Electric
Kia Niro EV
Porsche Taycan
Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model X
Nissan LEAF
Tesla Model S
Jaguar I-PACE
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Hybrids Ranked by 5-Year Depreciation - iSeeCars Study
Trucks Ranked by 5-Year Depreciation - iSeeCars Study
Rank Model Average 5-Year Depreciation Average $ Difference from MSRP
1 31.2% $10,062
2 34.9% $9,908
3 35.6% $8,471
4 36.0% $11,865
5 39.8% $18,432
6 39.8% $11,486
7 39.8% $14,156
Hybrid Average 40.7% $14,758
8 41.1% $13,834
9 41.3% $14,301
Overall Average 45.6% $17,395
10 46.8% $12,630
11 47.6% $20,666
12 47.6% $16,412
13 48.6% $15,186
14 52.1% $50,607
15 52.3% $17,000
16 53.4% $21,609
17 Mercedes-Benz GLC 54.3% $32,552
18 57.4% $33,316
19 64.7% $47,457
“Proving that not all alternative fuel vehicles lose money, hybrids sit at the opposite end of the residual value spectrum compared to electric
vehicles,” said Brauer. “These models oer increased fuel eciency and zero range anxiety, with more consumers hopping on the hybrid
bandwagon every day while helping them hold their value.”
Trucks Ranked by Depreciation
Trucks hold their value better than any other vehicle type, with Toyota’s Tacoma and Tundra topping the list, followed by the Ford Ranger,
Jeep Gladiator, GMC Canyon, and Nissan Frontier all ranking above the segment’s 40.4% average.
Rank Model Size Average 5-Year Depreciation Average $ Difference from MSRP
1 Midsize 26.0% $8,217
2 Full-size 29.1% $11,659
3 Midsize 34.7% $11,472
4 Midsize 35.6% $13,558
5 Midsize 38.1% $14,644
6 Midsize 38.3% $12,284
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
Toyota Prius
Toyota Corolla Hybrid
Toyota Prius Prime
Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Toyota Camry Hybrid
Lexus UX 250h
Honda Accord Hybrid
Honda CR-V Hybrid
Kia Niro
Lexus ES 300h
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Porsche Cayenne
Ford Escape Hybrid
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
Volvo XC60
BMW 5 Series
Toyota Tacoma
Toyota Tundra
Ford Ranger
Jeep Gladiator
GMC Canyon
Nissan Frontier
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Top 5 Small SUVs with the Lowest 5-Year Depreciation - iSeeCars Study
Top 5 Small SUVs with the Highest 5-Year Depreciation - iSeeCars Study
Truck Average 40.4% $15,114
7 Midsize 40.9% $13,050
8 Full-size 41.5% $15,367
9 Full-size 41.6% $15,949
10 Midsize 42.4% $17,013
11 Ram 1500 Full-size 42.8% $17,241
12 Full-size 43.4% $16,236
Overall Average 45.6% $17,395
13 Full-size 47.9% $25,306
14 Full-size 48.1% $22,459
15 Ram 1500 Classic Full-size 48.1% $18,634
“Midsize trucks tend to outrank their full-size counterparts, suggesting more buyers prefer the balance of capability, cost, and size oered by
midsize models,” said Brauer.
Top 5 Small SUVs with the Lowest 5-Year Depreciation
Small SUVs like the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, and Subaru Forester are among the best-selling vehicles in the new car market. The demand for
these models remains strong in the used market, as reected in their high residual values.
Rank Model Average 5-Year Depreciation Average $ Difference from MSRP
1/RAV4 Hybrid 30.9% $9,233
2 33.0% $8,511
3 34.0% $8,640
4 35.2% $10,602
5 37.9% $11,378
Small SUV Average 45.5% $14,549
“The combination of utility, fuel eciency, and aordable pricing has made the compact SUV one of the most popular categories in the
industry, with both new and used car shoppers,” said Brauer.
Top 5 Small SUVs with the Highest 5-Year Depreciation
Electric models make up three of the top 5 small SUVs with the highest rate of depreciation, and all of these vehicles lose more than 59% of
their value after 5 years.
Rank Model Average 5-Year Depreciation Average $ Difference from MSRP
1 72.2% $51,953
2 60.4% $36,225
Chevrolet Colorado
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
GMC Sierra 1500
Honda Ridgeline
Ford F-150
Nissan Titan XD
Nissan Titan
Toyota RAV4
Subaru Crosstrek
Honda HR-V
Honda CR-V
Subaru Forester
Jaguar I-PACE
Tesla Model Y
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Top 5 Midsize SUVs with the Lowest 5-Year Depreciation - iSeeCars Study
Top 5 Midsize SUVs with the Highest 5-Year Depreciation - iSeeCars Study
3 59.8% $34,113
4 59.6% $26,398
5 59.2% $23,439
Small SUV Average 45.5% $14,549
“The average small SUV loses less than $15,000 after 5 years, but all of these models lose more than $23,000, with the Jaguar I-PACE o more
than twice that amount, at nearly $52,000,” said Brauer.
Top 5 Midsize SUVs with the Lowest 5-Year Depreciation
The midsize SUV category is another popular segment, with the top-ranked Toyota 4Runner’s value down just 31.3% after 5 years and all of
the top ve models well above the segment average of 51.2%.
Rank Model Average 5-Year Depreciation Average $ Difference from MSRP
1 31.3% $12,753
2 33.9% $10,888
3/Highlander Hybrid 42.1% $17,023
4 42.7% $20,914
5 46.3% $20,730
Midsize SUV Average 51.2% $22,008
“The Jeep Wrangler has been one of the best vehicles for retained value for decades,” said Brauer. “But the Toyota 4Runner managed to sneak
past the Wrangler to take the number one slot this year.”
Top 5 Midsize SUVs with the Highest 5-Year Depreciation
Luxury models commonly lose the most value after 5 years, with all these SUVs experiencing more than 60% depreciation compared to the
segment average of 51%.
Rank Model Average 5-Year Depreciation Average $ Difference from MSRP
1 63.7% $64,991
2 63.4% $53,846
3 61.6% $37,256
4 61.5% $30,888
5 60.9% $36,635
Midsize SUV Average 51.2% $22,008
“If you’re a fan of these midsize luxury SUVs just remember that buying one new means losing between $30,000 and $65,000 after 5 years,”
said Brauer.
Jaguar F-PACE
Cadillac XT5
Kia Niro EV
Toyota 4Runner
Jeep Wrangler
Toyota Highlander
Lexus RX 350
Honda Passport
Maserati Levante
Tesla Model X
Audi Q7
INFINITI QX60
Land Rover Discovery
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Top 5 Large SUVs with the Lowest 5-Year Depreciation - iSeeCars Study
Top 5 Large SUVs with the Highest 5-Year Depreciation - iSeeCars Study
Top 5 Large SUVs with the Lowest 5-Year Depreciation
Large SUVs mean both a big purchase price up front and big value loss after 5 years. But models like the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, GMC Yukon,
and Chevrolet Tahoe can mitigate the losses.
Rank Model Average 5-Year Depreciation Average $ Difference from MSRP
1 38.8% $57,548
2 52.4% $35,032
3 52.6% $27,601
4 55.6% $34,166
5 55.9% $32,140
Large SUV Average 57.3% $39,454
“While ranked number one for holding its value, the pricey Mercedes-Benz G-Class still loses over $57,000 after 5 years," said Brauer. “The
Chevrolet Tahoe may not have the same cachet as the Mercedes-Benz, but it will lose about half the value.”
Top 5 Large SUVs with the Highest 5-Year Depreciation
Most of the large SUVs with the highest depreciation rates are luxury models, but Nissan’s Armada also makes the list due to its aging design,
which was nally refreshed for 2025.
Rank Model Average 5-Year Depreciation Average $ Difference from MSRP
1 65.0% $53,571
2 62.9% $67,858
3/Escalade ESV 61.8% $54,886
4 60.3% $62,069
5 60.0% $33,914
Large SUV Average 57.3% $39,454
"For buyers unable to aord a large luxury SUV when they’re new, used models like the Inniti QX60, Land Rover Range Rover, and Cadillac
Escalade oer a second chance at a much lower price,” said Brauer.
Car buyers should use this list to either purchase a new vehicle with low depreciation, or consider a high depreciation model offering big savings
on the used market.
Methodology
iSeeCars analyzed over 800,000 5-year-old used cars sold from March 2024 to February 2025. Heavy-duty trucks and vans, models no longer in
production as of the 2024 model year, and low-volume models were removed from further analysis. MSRPs were inflation-adjusted to 2025
dollars based on data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. The difference in average asking price for each vehicle between its MSRP and its
used car pricing was mathematically modeled to obtain the vehicle’s depreciation.
Mercedes-Benz G-Class
GMC Yukon
Chevrolet Tahoe
Chevrolet Suburban
Lincoln Aviator
INFINITI QX80
Land Rover Range Rover
Cadillac Escalade
Lincoln Navigator L
Nissan Armada
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