Cars That Lose Value Fastest
The steepest five-year depreciation in our data
Fast depreciation is bad news if you're buying new — but it's a gift if you're buying used. The models below shed value the fastest, which means a two-to-three-year-old example can be a genuine bargain versus its original sticker price.
Biggest depreciators right now
The pattern
Luxury sedans and large luxury SUVs dominate the worst-depreciators list. They carry high sticker prices, expensive options that buyers won't pay for used, and costly out-of-warranty repairs that scare off second owners. Electric vehicles have also depreciated quickly as battery tech improves and new-car prices fall.
Turning it to your advantage
Let the first owner absorb the steepest part of the curve. A three-year-old luxury car often costs half its original price while still feeling nearly new. Just budget for maintenance — the same out-of-warranty costs that crush resale value will be yours to pay.
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Estimates are for informational purposes only and are not a guarantee of value.