Depreciation Rankings - Luxury Brands and Vehicles with the Worst Resale Value after 3 Years
About our Rankings
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.
We have been analyzing millions of car listings and other automotive data points for years to ensure that we provide you with proven data that you can rely upon to make informed decisions. As the advocate of car buyers, we believe that transparency is what consumers need, and deserve, and we have provided you just that. The overall brand rankings are just below. Click here for the individual models.
Bottom 5 Luxury Brands for 3 Year Resale Value
13. Jaguar
Jaguar prices drop like a stone, so buyer beware, and watch out below. Read our analysis and view the Jaguar depreciation curve here.
12. INFINITI
INFINIT squarely ranks right in the middle of "so-so", with the entire Q line tightly bunched around the middle of the pack. Read our analysis and view the INFINITI depreciation curve here.
11. Land Rover
Land Rovers are nice to look at, and a joy to ride in, but only if you don't mind losing a lot of money owning one. Read our analysis and view the Land Rover depreciation curve here.
10. Acura
Brand new Acuras don't hold their value well, especially against the likes of Lexus and Tesla. Read our analysis and view the Acura depreciation curve here.
9. Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes' resale values span a wide range, with some models holding their values well, and others taking a big hit early, and continuing to fall. Read our analysis and view the Mercedes-Benz depreciation curve here.All Luxury Brand Resale Value Rankings after 3 Years
| Rank | Brand | 3 Year Residual Value |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Jaguar | 50.01% |
| 12 | INFINITI | 53.50% |
| 11 | Land Rover | 53.76% |
| 10 | Acura | 54.51% |
| 9 | Mercedes-Benz | 54.96% |
| 8 | Lincoln | 55.57% |
| 7 | Cadillac | 56.49% |
| 6 | BMW | 56.63% |
| 5 | Porsche | 57.87% |
| 4 | Volvo | 58.95% |
| 3 | Audi | 59.53% |
| 2 | Tesla | 61.56% |
| 1 | Lexus | 67.20% |
Bottom 25 Luxury Models for 3 Year Resale Value
