Depreciation in vehicles is virtually unavoidable. Recognizing this, we wanted to provide you with the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to those vehicles that perform well in holding their value - and equally so, those that don't. Most auto research sites have to be careful in what they publish in order to not upset their dealer customers, and with such, they will just show you the good news. We, on the other hand, provide you the entire list, from best to worst, with more than 200 vehicle makes and models ranked semi-annually.
Best Luxury Brands for Resale Value After 5 Years
1. Acura
Brand new Acuras rank in the middle of the pack in the luxury segment, and have done better recently. Read our analysis and view the Acura depreciation curve here.
2. Porsche
With Porsche, resale values will depend almost entirely on the model you own. Read our analysis and view the Porsche depreciation curve here.
3. Lexus
Lexus is simply the personification of high resale value, and their vehicles just don't depreciate like the rest of their peers. Read our analysis and view the Lexus depreciation curve here.
4. Tesla
Hybrid and electric cars typically don't hold their value, as electric car technology changes more quickly than iPhones apps. Read our analysis and view the Tesla depreciation curve here.
5. Audi
The Audi brand consistently ranks near the top for value retention in the luxury segment. Read our analysis and view the Audi depreciation curve here.
