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These 30 Cars Do Not Hold Their Value

We all know the stats of how much a car depreciates the minute you drive off the sales lot. But there is a bit of nuance there, depending on the make and model of your car. Let’s look at the 30 most notorious cars for depreciating in value the minute you bring them home.

30. Nissan Armada

Nissan Armada
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The Nissan Armada has been manufactured since 2003. It has four doors and is considered a sport utility car. In 5 years after purchase, the price will depreciate 52%, and the resale value will be $32,604.

29. GMC Yukon XL

GMC Yukon XL
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The GMC Yukon XL has been manufactured since 2000. It has four doors and is considered a full-size SUV. In 5 years after purchase, the price will depreciate 52%, and the resale value will be $42,083.

28. Buick Enclave

Buick Enclave
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The Buick Enclave has been manufactured since 2007. It has four doors and is considered a full-size crossover SUV. In 5 years after purchase, the price will depreciate 51%, and the resale value will be $26,416.

27. Ford F-150

Ford F-150
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The Ford F-150 has been manufactured since 1975. It has four doors and is considered a pick-up truck. In 5 years after purchase, the price will depreciate 51%, and the resale value will be $30,245.

26. Nissan Pathfinder

Nissan Pathfinder
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The Nissan Pathfinder has been manufactured since 1986. It has four doors and is considered a mid-size SUV. In 5 years after purchase, the price will depreciate 49%, and the resale value will be $23,921.

25. Ford Expedition

Ford Expedition
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The Ford Expedition has been manufactured since 1997. It has four doors and is considered a full-size SUV. In 5 years after purchase, the price will depreciate 49%, and the resale value will be $40,014.

24. Chevrolet Camaro

Chevrolet Camaro
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The Chevrolet Camaro has been manufactured since 1966. It has four doors and is considered a pony car. In 5 years after purchase, the price will depreciate 49%, and the resale value will be $22,965.

23. Ford Escape

Ford Escape
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The Ford Escape has been manufactured since 2001. It has four doors and is considered a compact crossover SUV. In 5 years after purchase, the price will depreciate 48%, and the resale value will be $18,007.

22. Ford Mustang

Ford Mustang
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The Ford Mustang has been manufactured since 1964. It has two doors and is considered a sporty coupe. In 5 years after purchase, the price will depreciate 48%, and the resale value will be $26,114.

21. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Jeep Grand Cherokee
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The Jeep Grand Cherokee has been manufactured since 1993. It has four doors and is considered a mid-size SUV. In 5 years after purchase, the price will depreciate 52%, and the resale value will be $26,200.

20. BMW 4 Series

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The BMW 4 Series has been manufactured since 2014. The 4 Series Comes in a two-door coupe or convertible and a five-door Gran Coupe liftback. When new, the BMW 4 Series had an MSRP of $61,302. But after five years, its value dropped to $34,200. That works out to a five-year depreciation of 44.2%.

19. Nissan Leaf

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The Nissan Leaf has been manufactured since 2010. The Nissan Leaf is a five-door compact hatchback electric car. Rapid improvements in technology and batteries have hurt its value. When new, the Nissan Leaf had an MSRP of $38,839. But after five years, its value dropped to $21,575. That works out to a five-year depreciation of 44.5%.

18. BMW 5 Series

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The BMW 5 Series has been manufactured since 1972. The BMW 5 Series comes in a four-door sedan, a five-door wagon, or a five-door fastback. When new, the BMW 5 Series had an MSRP of $64,289. But after five years, its value dropped to $35,308. That works out to a five-year depreciation of 45.1%.

17. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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The fifth generation of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class was manufactured from 2016 to 2022. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class came in a four-door sedan, coupe, wagon, and convertible. When new, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class had an MSRP of $83,503. But after five years, its value dropped to $45,701. That works out to a five-year depreciation of 45.3%.

16. BMW X5

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The BMW X5 has been manufactured since 1999. The BMW X5 is a five-door luxury SUV and comes with a six-cylinder or V-8 engine or a plug-in hybrid. When new, the BMW X5 had an MSRP of $73,122. But after five years, its value dropped to $39,625. That works out to a five-year depreciation of 45.8%.

15. Porsche Panamera (Tie)

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The Porsche Panamera is a mid to full-sized luxury car that has been manufactured since 2009. The Porsche Panamera comes in an extended-linked executive, five-door hatchback, and wagon-like Sport Turismo models. When new, the Porsche Panamera had an MSRP of $142,700. But after five years, its value dropped to $77,058. That works out to a five-year depreciation of 46%.

15. Mercedes-Benz S-Class (Tie)

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The Mercedes-Benz S-Class manufactured a sixth generation in 2013 and a seventh in 2020. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a large luxury sedan that comes with either a turbocharged six-cylinder or V-8 engine. When new, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class had an MSRP of $127,503. But after five years, its value dropped to $68,852. That works out to a five-year depreciation of 46%.

13. Audi A6

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The Audi A6 has been manufactured since 1994. The Audi A6 is a luxury sedan, and some models offer supercar-like speed with a twin-turbo V8. When new, the Audi A6 had an MSRP of $66,377. But after five years, its value dropped to $35,744. That works out to a five-year depreciation of 46.2%.

12. Porsche Cayenne

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The Porsche Cayenne has been manufactured since 2002. The Porsche Cayenne is a luxury crossover SUV. Engine choices include turbo or twin turbo V6 or V-8, or a plug-in hybrid V6 or V-8. When new, the Porsche Cayenne had an MSRP of $103,367. But after five years, its value dropped to $55,219. That works out to a five-year depreciation of 46.6%.

11. Audi Q7

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The Audi Q7 has been manufactured since 2005. The Audi Q7 is a luxury SUV that can seat seven across three rows. Its top trim features a 500-horsepower twin-turbo V-8 engine. When new, the Audi Q7 had an MSRP of $68,451. But after five years, its value dropped to $36,060. That works out to a five-year depreciation of 47.3%.

10. Audi SQ5

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The Audi SQ5 has been manufactured since 2008. The Audi SQ5 is a sporty and compact crossover SUV. It packs a lot of punch with its 349-horsepower turbocharged V6 engine. When new, the Audi SQ5 had an MSRP of $63,754. But after five years, its value dropped to $32,744. That works out to a five-year depreciation of 48.6%.

9. Audi A7

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The Audi A7 has been manufactured since 2010. The Audi A7 is a coupe variant of the Audi A6. Audi calls its sloping rear window a Sportback. It features four frameless doors. When new, the Audi A7 had an MSRP of $79,684. But after five years, its value dropped to $40,774. That works out to a five-year depreciation of 48.8%.

8. Jaguar XF

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The Jaguar XF (X250) was manufactured from 2007-2015, and the (X260) was manufactured from 2015-2024. The Jaguar XF was the sole sedan in Jaguar’s lineup. When new, the Jaguar XF had an MSRP of $59,086. But after five years, its value dropped to $29,289. That works out to a five-year depreciation of 50.4%.

7. Audi A8

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The Audi A8 has been manufactured since 1994. The Audi A8 is a full-size luxury sedan and comes in either front- or all-wheel drive and short- or long-wheelbase variants. When new, the Audi A8 had an MSRP of $95,553. But after five years, its value dropped to $46,286. That works out to a five-year depreciation of 51.6%.

6. Infiniti QX80

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The Infiniti QX80 has been manufactured since 2004. The Infiniti QX80 is a full-size luxury SUV and is based on the first-generation Nissan Armada. It can seat eight passengers comfortably. When new, the Infiniti QX80 had an MSRP of $77,337. But after five years, its value dropped to $36,642. That works out to a five-year depreciation of 52.6%.

5. Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

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The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class has been manufactured since 2013. The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is a four-door coupe alternative to the A-Class sedan. The AMG trim features a hand-built 382-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. When new, the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class had an MSRP of $58,310. But after five years, its value dropped to $27,528. That works out to a five-year depreciation of 52.8%.

4. BMW 7 Series

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The BMW 7 Series has been manufactured since 1977. The BMW 7 Series is the brand’s flagship sedan. A variety of powerful engines are available, including the electric BMW i7. When new, the BMW 7 Series had an MSRP of $107,657. But after five years, its value dropped to $50,297. That works out to a five-year depreciation of 53.3%.

3. Land Rover Range Rover

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The Land Rover Range Rover has been manufactured since 1970. The Land Rover Range Rover is the brand’s flagship luxury 4×4 SUV. It offers both luxury and off-road performance. When new, the Land Rover Range Rover had an MSRP of $131,111. But after five years, its value dropped to $57,623. That works out to a five-year depreciation of 56%.

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2. Mercedes-Benz GLE

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The Mercedes-Benz GLE has been manufactured since 2015. The Mercedes-Benz GLE is a mid-size luxury SUV that’s slightly smaller than the GLS. It can seat seven passengers in style. When new, the Mercedes-Benz GLE had an MSRP of $90,322. But after five years, its value dropped to $39,642. That works out to a five-year depreciation of 56.1%.

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1. Mercedes-Benz GLS

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The Mercedes-Benz GLS has been manufactured since 2015. The Mercedes-Benz GLS is a full-size luxury crossover SUV originally designed for military off-roading. It can seat seven passengers within its three rows. When new, the Mercedes-Benz GLS had an MSRP of $116,680. But after five years, its value dropped to $44,047. That works out to a five-year depreciation of 62.3%.

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