Best Sedans Under $50,000 by Resale Value

Of the 114 Sedans under $50,000 VINdown tracks, the average holds about 61% of its value after five years. The Subaru Impreza and the Toyota Camry are level at the top on 81% retained, while the Honda Prologue depreciates hardest at 24%. Ranked best-to-worst by five-year resale value:

1. Subaru Impreza — 81% retained, from $26,595 new
2. Toyota Camry — 81% retained, from $29,300 new
3. Toyota Prius-C — 80% retained, from $21,530 new
4. Honda Civic — 79% retained, from $25,100 new
5. Volkswagen Beetle — 78% retained, from $20,895 new
6. Toyota Prius Prime — 77% retained, from $32,975 new
7. Subaru Legacy — 77% retained, from $26,810 new
8. Mazda CX-3 — 77% retained, from $20,790 new
9. Honda Accord — 76% retained, from $28,395 new
10. Nissan Sentra — 75% retained, from $22,600 new

Sedans 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
• Luxury Cars Under $50,000
• SUVs Under $50,000
• Sports Cars Under $50,000
• Trucks Under $50,000

All prices: Best Sedans by resale value