A car loses 10% of its value the moment it’s driven off the lot, and 20% in its first year. Within three years, a vehicle can lose up to 50% of its value and up to 60% by its 5th year. These 20 cars have the worst resale value.
20. BMW 4 Series
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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