The Top 25 Cars That Hold Their Value Best – And the 25 Worst
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A recent study by iSeeCars found that used car prices have moderated in recent years, with 5-year depreciation rates slowly returning to near pre-pandemic rates. The study analyzed over 950,000 used cars sold from March 2025 to February 2026 and found that average 5-year depreciation improved to 41.8% in 2026, a 3.8 percentage point gain over 2025.
Used car demand has increased, causing prices to rise. iSeeCars analyzed 950,000 used cars sold from March 2025 to February 2026. The study found that average 5-year depreciation improved to 41.8% in 2026. This reflects an increase in value for every major vehicle segment. The hybrid segment showed the most dramatic improvement, with depreciation decreasing from 56.7% in 2019 to 35.4% in 2026. Sports cars and trucks held their value the best, with the Porsche 718 Cayman and 911 losing the least value after 5 years.
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