Cars with the Worst 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.
Worst Brands for Resale Value After 5 Years
18. Buick
Buy a new Buick, only if you want to say, "our family has always owned Buicks". Read our analysis and view the Buick depreciation curve here.
17. Chrysler
Chrysler struggles in the area of resale value, ranking near the bottom of the list for the 3-, 5- and 7-year time periods. Read our analysis and view the Chrysler depreciation curve here.
16. Ford
Ford's resale values are all over the map when you look out across the manufacturer's full lineup of vehicles. Read our analysis and view the Ford depreciation curve here.
15. FIAT
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.
14. Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi lands in the bottom quartile when it comes to value retention across just about any time span. Read our analysis and view the Mitsubishi depreciation curve here.Brands with the Worst Resale Value
| Rank | Brand | 5 Year Resale Value |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Buick | 46.68% |
| 17 | Chrysler | 47.68% |
| 16 | Ford | 50.38% |
| 15 | FIAT | 50.79% |
| 14 | Mitsubishi | 51.03% |
| 13 | Kia | 51.85% |
| 12 | Nissan | 52.30% |
| 11 | Hyundai | 52.82% |
| 10 | Jeep | 54.55% |
| 9 | Volkswagen | 55.63% |
| 8 | GMC | 56.57% |
| 7 | Chevrolet | 56.79% |
| 6 | Ram | 57.54% |
| 5 | Mazda | 58.81% |
| 4 | Honda | 59.22% |
| 3 | Dodge | 59.51% |
| 2 | Toyota | 60.03% |
| 1 | Subaru | 60.70% |
Worst Cars for Resale Value After 5 Years
