Cars with the Best Resale After 3 Years
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 Brands for Resale Value After 3 Years
RAM does well relative to other popular vehicle brands in retaining its value. Read our analysis and view the RAM depreciation curve here.
Toyota as a brand, does very well in maintaining its value, consistently ranking at the top of popular brands. Read our analysis and view the Toyota depreciation curve here.
Subarus have consistently held their value better than virtually all other car lines over the years, and are a clear choice for those looking for long-term value. Read our analysis and view the Subaru depreciation curve here.
Honda continues to show strong value-retention results, usually landing a Top 5 spot in all three measurement periods. Read our analysis and view the Honda depreciation curve here.
The Fiat 500 was cute when it entered the market with its high-profile celebrity endorsements, but that hasn't done the car any favors in the used vehicle market, as their resale value has fallen considerably. Read our analysis and view the FIAT depreciation curve here.
Brands with the Best Resale After 3 Years
| Rank | Brand | 3 Year Resale Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RAM | 73.90% |
| 2 | Toyota | 72.60% |
| 3 | Subaru | 69.40% |
| 4 | Honda | 69.10% |
| 5 | FIAT | 67.10% |
| 6 | Kia | 66.70% |
| 7 | Mazda | 66.10% |
| 8 | GMC | 64.50% |
| 9 | MINI | 63.20% |
| 10 | Chevrolet | 62.90% |
| 11 | Hyundai | 62.40% |
| 12 | Ford | 62.20% |
| 13 | Mitsubishi | 62.20% |
| 14 | Volkswagen | 61.60% |
| 15 | Nissan | 58.70% |
| 16 | Buick | 56.20% |
| 17 | Jeep | 53.70% |
| 18 | Chrysler | 41.90% |
| 19 | Dodge | 38.30% |
