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

Of the 340 cars under $50,000 VINdown tracks, the average holds about 58% of its value after five years. The Subaru Forester leads at 89% retained, while the Honda Prologue is one of 2 at the bottom on 24%. Ranked best-to-worst by five-year resale value:

1. Subaru Forester — 89% retained, from $29,995 new
2. Toyota Sienna — 87% retained, from $40,820 new
3. Subaru Crosstrek — 86% retained, from $26,995 new
4. Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid — 83% retained, from $35,345 new
5. Honda CR-V — 82% retained, from $30,920 new
6. Subaru Impreza — 81% retained, from $26,595 new
7. Toyota Camry — 81% retained, from $29,300 new
8. Dodge Challenger — 81% retained, from $32,800 new
9. Toyota Tundra — 80% retained, from $41,260 new
10. Nissan NV — 80% retained, from $36,860 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