Cars with the Best Resale Value
Depreciation in vehicles is virtually unavoidable. Recognizing this, we wanted to provide you with the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to those vehicles that perform well in holding their value - and equally so, those that don't. Most auto research sites have to be careful in what they publish in order to not upset their dealer customers, and with such, they will just show you the good news. We, on the other hand, provide you the entire list, from best to worst, with more than 200 vehicle makes and models ranked semi-annually.
Best Luxury Brands for Resale Value After 3 Years
The Audi brand consistently ranks near the top for value retention in the luxury segment. Read our analysis and view the Audi depreciation curve here.
Despite their high price-tags, Bentley models retain hold their resale value better than other similar high-end brands. Read our analysis and view the Bentley depreciation curve here.
Lexus is simply the personification of high resale value, and their vehicles just don't depreciate like the rest of their peers. Read our analysis and view the Lexus depreciation curve here.
One buys a new Volvo for it safety and sureness on the road; you don't buy a new one because you feel it will be the best deal. Read our analysis and view the Volvo depreciation curve here.
Buying a brand new BMW is generally not a good investment, unless you factor in fun and good looks. Read our analysis and view the BMW depreciation curve here.
Brands with the Best Resale Value
| Rank | Brand | 3 Year Resale Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Audi | 65.50% |
| 2 | Bentley | 65.10% |
| 3 | Lexus | 63.80% |
| 4 | Volvo | 62.70% |
| 5 | BMW | 61.40% |
| 6 | Cadillac | 59.70% |
| 7 | Mercedes-Benz | 58.60% |
| 8 | Acura | 57.90% |
| 9 | Genesis | 57.10% |
| 10 | INFINITI | 55.90% |
| 11 | Lincoln | 55.80% |
| 12 | Jaguar | 53.50% |
| 13 | Land Rover | 50.10% |
| 14 | Tesla | 44.90% |
| 15 | Alfa Romeo | 36.80% |
| 16 | Maserati | 32.10% |
