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. Every major vehicle segment retained more value than in 2025. Hybrids had the most dramatic increase in value retention, with depreciation rates decreasing from 56.7% in 2019 to 35.4% in 2026. The top 25 vehicles with the lowest depreciation were dominated by sports cars, trucks, and small SUVs. Toyota was the most prominent brand, holding 10 of the top 25 spots.
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