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

Of the 84 Sedans under $40,000 VINdown tracks, the average holds about 53% of its value after five years. The Honda Civic Type R leads at 86% retained, while the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 depreciates hardest at 27%. Ranked best-to-worst by five-year resale value:

1. Honda Civic Type R — 86% retained, from $37,950 new
2. Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen — 80% retained, from $18,590 new
3. Kia Forte5 — 78% retained, from $13,988 new
4. Nissan Altima — 74% retained, from $20,805 new
5. Nissan Sentra — 74% retained, from $20,608 new
6. Mazda Mazda3 — 74% retained, from $24,700 new
7. Hyundai Sonata — 72% retained, from $23,995 new
8. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution — 72% retained, from $27,750 new
9. Kia Optima Hybrid — 72% retained, from $18,170 new
10. Alfa Romeo Giulia — 71% retained, from $34,590 new

Sedans 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
• Luxury Cars Under $40,000
• SUVs Under $40,000
• Sports Cars Under $40,000
• Trucks Under $40,000

All prices: Best Sedans by resale value