Best Luxury Cars Under $40,000 by Resale Value (Least Depreciation)

Of the 34 Luxury Cars under $40,000 VINdown tracks, the average holds about 51% of its value after five years. The Infiniti Q60 leads at 69% retained, while the Lexus CT depreciates hardest at 35%. Ranked best-to-worst by five-year resale value:

1. Infiniti Q60 — 69% retained, from $36,590 new
2. Genesis G70 — 69% retained, from $32,798 new
3. INFINITI Q70 — 62% retained, from $35,337 new
4. Audi Q3 — 62% retained, from $33,990 new
5. Cadillac XT4 — 62% retained, from $34,151 new
6. Lexus ES 300h — 60% retained, from $33,094 new
7. Audi A4 — 60% retained, from $34,856 new
8. BMW 4-Series — 59% retained, from $26,700 new
9. BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo — 58% retained, from $31,898 new
10. Acura Integra — 58% retained, from $33,293 new

Luxury Cars at other budgets:

• Under $30,000
• Under $50,000

Related categories under $40,000:

• Cars Under $40,000
• Electric Cars Under $40,000
• Hybrid Cars Under $40,000
• SUVs Under $40,000
• Sedans Under $40,000
• Sports Cars Under $40,000
• Trucks Under $40,000

All prices: Best Luxury Cars by resale value