Best Luxury Cars Under $30,000 by Resale Value (Least Depreciation)

Of the 10 Luxury Cars under $30,000 VINdown tracks, the average holds about 46% of its value after five years. The BMW 4-Series leads at 59% retained, while the Lexus CT depreciates hardest at 35%. Ranked best-to-worst by five-year resale value:

1. BMW 4-Series — 59% retained, from $26,700 new
2. Lexus CT-200H — 55% retained, from $25,400 new
3. Acura TSX — 49% retained, from $20,550 new
4. Acura TL — 49% retained, from $20,950 new
5. Lincoln MKZ/Zephyr — 49% retained, from $19,350 new
6. Lincoln MKS — 46% retained, from $26,000 new
7. Mercedes-Benz CLS — 41% retained, from $29,980 new
8. Volvo S80 — 37% retained, from $26,000 new
9. Lincoln MKZ — 35% retained, from $23,000 new
10. Lexus CT — 35% retained, from $16,990 new

Luxury Cars at other budgets:

• Under $40,000
• Under $50,000

Related categories under $30,000:

• Cars Under $30,000
• SUVs Under $30,000
• Sedans Under $30,000
• Sports Cars Under $30,000

All prices: Best Luxury Cars by resale value