Best Luxury Cars Under $50,000 by Resale Value

Of the 71 Luxury Cars under $50,000 VINdown tracks, the average holds about 54% of its value after five years. The Mercedes-Benz Metris and the Lexus UX are level at the top on 76% retained, while the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is one of 2 at the bottom on 37%. Ranked best-to-worst by five-year resale value:

1. Mercedes-Benz Metris — 76% retained, from $43,600 new
2. Lexus UX — 76% retained, from $37,155 new
3. Lexus RC — 74% retained, from $47,000 new
4. Acura ILX — 72% retained, from $27,300 new
5. Lexus ES — 72% retained, from $47,500 new
6. Cadillac CT5 — 69% retained, from $49,200 new
7. Lexus IS — 67% retained, from $41,235 new
8. Mercedes-Benz C-Class — 66% retained, from $49,650 new
9. Audi A3 e-tron — 64% retained, from $39,500 new
10. Mercedes-Benz SLC — 62% retained, from $49,950 new

Luxury Cars at other budgets:

• Under $30,000
• Under $40,000

Related categories under $50,000:

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

All prices: Best Luxury Cars by resale value