Every single car on the market loses some value the moment you drive it out of the dealership, but some lose more value than others. If you’re worried about this, check out these 18 cars that depreciate by 50% or more after only three- to five-year periods!
DS 3
The DS 3 only stands out with its unique branding and style, offering an average experience with its other features. The rear seats feel cramped sometimes, and its build isn’t as high-quality as its competitors, which are a few reasons why it depreciates by as much as 72% in just three years!
Ford Expedition
USA News rates the 2024 Ford Expedition average for reliability, yet older models depreciate fast, shedding up to 50% of their value after the first five years. The problems that contribute to this car model are usually related to the electrical system, ignition coil, and air suspension.
Vauxhall Corsa Electric
A car you may not hear about as often, probably because of bad reviews, is the electric Vauxhall Corsa. Depreciating by a staggering 71% after three years, you’ll see many complain about its unnecessarily high price, while others point to problems with its bodywork.
Volvo S90
The Swedish manufacturer Volvo’s S90 model depreciates by up to 51% after five years, and there are a couple of reasons for this. First, the S90’s price point is regarded as too high for the value it brings. Second, the car’s high maintenance cost keeps many people away from it.
Audi A6
Audi vehicles are known for their fast depreciation due to market saturation, but the Audi A6 takes depreciation up a notch, losing as much as 51.5% of its value after just five years of use. The A6’s high-tech features also inflate its maintenance costs, leading to buyers’ disinterest in the used market.
Lincoln Navigator
The Navigator is arguably Lincoln’s most popular vehicle, yet it still loses up to 51.9% of its value after five years. This luxury SUV from the Ford Expedition holds a higher value in the leasing market than in the resale market, primarily due to its inflated initial asking price.
Nissan Leaf
With the Nissan Leaf, older models depreciate rapidly; this electric vehicle can depreciate by 50.8% after five years, or even up to 89%, according to USA Today! Some blame its battery management system for this, while depreciation is also linked to the car’s high entry price and rapid innovation from EV competitors.
Maserati Quattroporte
The Maserati Quattroporte’s quick 69% depreciation in three years is owed to its high maintenance costs—specifically, its repair costs. Fluid and tire changes can easily set owners back $2,000 to $3,000, so naturally, many people try to avoid these expenses.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Unlike most on our list, this top-of-the-line Mercedes doesn’t lose value quickly because of problems in its build. Instead, ultra-luxury car models simply depreciate faster than regular cars. After losing an average of 51.9% of its value after five years, this car is commonly found on markets for absurdly low prices.
Peugeot e-2008
Another electric car on our list, the Peugeot e-2008, is said to retain only about 31% of its initial retail value after three years. While buying a higher-trim Peugeot e-2008 slows down its depreciation, the lower-trim models will save you more on maintenance and repairs. Unfortunately, it’s a lose-lose situation.
BMW 8
Economic factors are at play with the BMW 8’s high depreciation. Not only is this a high-priced luxury car with steeper depreciation potential, but BMW also releases many models into the market, saturating buyers’ options. Add high maintenance costs, and this car loses almost 69% of its initial value after a few years.
Renault Zoe
The Renault Zoe is just like the Nissan Leaf—an electric car that struggled to keep up with rapid EV innovation. What’s worse about the Zoe, however, is that depreciation is steeper—69% after three years! A story from The Guardian shares how official repairs could even cost more than the entire car is worth.
BMW 7
The problem with the BMW 7 is the car market’s fast-paced innovation, making it a less desirable option than newer car models. Reservations also surround this car due to its high price tag and a plethora of competitors, driving down its resell prices by 56.9% after five years.
Cadillac Escalade ESV
Cadillacs are some of the top cars that lose the most value immediately after being driven out of the dealership. The ultra-luxury Escalade ESV is particularly bad for this, losing up to 54.3% of its value after five years, but why would you want to sell such a cool car?!
Maserati Ghibli
Known to lose between 56.3% and 70% of its value after five years, the Maserati Ghibli is not the best car to buy for a quick flip. This popular Maserati model is also expensive to run and offers poorer long-distance refinement than its high-luxury competitors—factors that worsen its value retention prospects.
Infiniti QX80
Despite the Infinity QX80’s premium build and luxury automotive offerings, its price depreciates as fast as 52.6% in five years. There’s one simple reason for this: the model has Cadillac, BMW, and Mercedes competitors that offer better value for money, reducing demand for it in the used market.
Nissan Armada
The Nissan Armada is another fast-depreciating, high-priced vehicle on our list, losing 55.7% of its value after five years of use. US News deems it to have average reliability, and there are concerns about this three-row SUV’s long-term performance and cost savings. It’s a shame because the car is otherwise pretty cool!
Jaguar XF
This list couldn’t be complete without a feature from Jaguar! The Jaguar XF is a sleek, sporty British car with features tailored to provide a premium executive experience. Sadly, it’s just not that popular, providing little demand for the model to retain its value. This forces it to depreciate outrageously, reaching 54% within five years.
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