Best SUVs Under $50,000 by Resale Value (Least Depreciation)

Of the 112 SUVs under $50,000 VINdown tracks, the average holds about 54% of its value after five years. The Nissan Rogue Sport leads at 81% retained, while the Nissan Kicks depreciates hardest at 15%. Ranked best-to-worst by five-year resale value:

1. Nissan Rogue Sport — 81% retained, from $19,995 new
2. Kia Niro — 76% retained, from $20,590 new
3. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport — 74% retained, from $18,985 new
4. Lincoln MKC — 73% retained, from $17,900 new
5. Mazda CX-30 — 73% retained, from $26,588 new
6. Nissan Rogue — 73% retained, from $22,177 new
7. Mazda CX-5 — 71% retained, from $29,190 new
8. Kia Soul — 71% retained, from $18,459 new
9. Honda HR-V — 70% retained, from $27,182 new
10. Ford Ecosport — 70% retained, from $20,950 new

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

All prices: Best SUVs by resale value