10 Best Cars that Wont Lose You Money: Rating of Slow Depreciating Models

One thing that can spoil the excitement of buying a new car is thinking about selling it in the future. But a wise auto enthusiast cannot overlook the issues of depreciation and will definitely consider this factor when making a buying decision. In this episode we tried to gather an updated list of cars that lose value the slowest. The collected statistics is based on the sales figures of the last five years so it might not be 100 reliable for the new models, but still, this is the closest we can get in predicting the future. We will go over the best models across all mass market classes and price segments.

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#1 2021 Toyota RAV4

The status of the best-selling SUV on the planet and a trustworthy Toyota badge, place the RAV4 on the radar of any shopper. The fifth generation of the crossover has proven to be beyond successful and leads sales in both pure internal combustion and hybrid niches.

#2 2022 Jeep Wrangler 4xe

After 70 years of continuous production the Wrangler has become a highly craved vehicle across generations. It combines classic body on frame construction, iconic design with optional drop top configuration and serves as a great adventure vehicle.

#3 2021 Kia Telluride

Korean brands continue to climb up the reliability and resale value ladder, so Kia’s largest offering is pretty much the obvious choice for those buyers who are shopping for a spacious family vehicle in 2021. If you decide to buy the 2021 Kia Telluride, expect it to hold on to 48% of the initial price in 5 years.

#4 2021 Subaru Forester

Previously Subaru’s number #2 model, the Forester pushes out the Outback and takes the best-seller spot based on the 2020 results. The model is getting a facelift in 2022, and as before, it should retain 59% of its value after 5 years in use.

#5 2022 Tesla Model 3

There is a consensus within the Automotive Community, that the model 3 is an undisputed best electric car for the money, beating other Teslas and worthy competitors from other brands.

#6 2022 Nissan Frontier

Largely unchanged for 16 years, the Frontier has surprisingly been showing competitive depreciation numbers, so we can cautiously assume that the new model will show similar results. This mid-size pickup was specifically designed for the North American market.

#7 2022 Toyota Sienna

If you are looking for an MPV that can hold to its value well, look no further. The 4th generation Toyota Sienna looks bolder, offers a wide variety of premium features, and as a bonus, you can expect it to retain 56 % of its price after 5 years of use.

#8 2021 GMC Yukon

The real star of the premium full-size SUV class is getting overhauled in 2021, entering its 5th generation. Both the standard Yukon and its XL version grow in wheelbase length by 4.9 and 4.1 inches, boast 20 to 30% more cargo space, and promise 58 and 55% resale values after 5 years of use.

#9 2022 Toyota Tundra

Any pickup truck especially manufactured by Toyota would be a reasonable investment in terms of depreciation, but the full-size Tundra confidently holds the leading position with just 36 percent of lost value after 5 years.

#10 2021 Lexus IS

Lexus cars have the highest resale values among luxury models, and in the fast-depreciating compact car class, the sweet spot is occupied by the brand’s IS executive sedan. Majorly overhauled for 2021, the car will keep 57% of its initial value, even if you cover 60,000 miles in 5 years.

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