Best Cars Under $50,000 by Resale Value (Least Depreciation)

Of the 306 cars under $50,000 VINdown tracks, the average holds about 53% of its value after five years. The Honda Civic Type R leads at 86% retained, while the Nissan Kicks depreciates hardest at 15%. Ranked best-to-worst by five-year resale value:

1. Honda Civic Type R — 86% retained, from $37,950 new
2. Nissan Rogue Sport — 81% retained, from $19,995 new
3. Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen — 80% retained, from $18,590 new
4. Nissan Leaf — 79% retained, from $19,748 new
5. Toyota Tacoma — 78% retained, from $41,200 new
6. Kia Forte5 — 78% retained, from $13,988 new
7. Kia Niro — 76% retained, from $20,590 new
8. Nissan Altima — 74% retained, from $20,805 new
9. Nissan Sentra — 74% retained, from $20,608 new
10. Mazda Mazda3 — 74% retained, from $24,700 new

cars at other budgets:

• Under $20,000
• Under $30,000
• Under $40,000

Related categories under $50,000:

• Electric Cars Under $50,000
• Hybrid Cars Under $50,000
• Luxury Cars Under $50,000
• SUVs Under $50,000
• Sedans Under $50,000
• Sports Cars Under $50,000
• Trucks Under $50,000