#1Best overall
pickup truck / #1 in 2026
Toyota Tacoma
86/100Resale score
Estimated to retain 86.3% of its original value after five years, the strongest result in the current market cycle.
- 5-year loss
- 13.7%
- Avg. price
- $38,473
- Listings
- 719
Independent Used-Car Research
Car depreciation and resale value, model by model
See how used-car value changes by model and year. Compare observed asking prices, reliability, fuel economy, safety, and ownership costs before you buy or sell.
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Observed used-car listings, NHTSA safety and recall data, EPA fuel economy, and independent reliability sources.
150
models researched
47,183
listings analyzed
28
brands covered
June 2026
latest data
2026 Resale Rankings
Which cars hold their value best?
A quick look at the strongest five-year value retention in the latest market cycle. Scores estimate how much original value a model keeps, using observed listings rather than owner polls.
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Browse resale value by vehicle type
Start with the vehicle that fits your life, then compare its value loss, current price, reliability, and data coverage.
SUVs
Compare crossovers, family SUVs, and off-road models by depreciation, used price, and reliability.
Compare 67 models
Sedans
Compare compact, midsize, luxury, and electric sedans across value loss, price, and reliability.
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Pickup Trucks
Compare midsize and full-size pickups while accounting for coverage, price, reliability, and capability.
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Minivans
Compare family vans by depreciation, current used price, reliability, and available model-year data.
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Coupe
Compare coupe models by depreciation, used price, reliability, and data coverage.
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Hatchback
Compare hatchback models by depreciation, used price, reliability, and data coverage.
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28 brands / 150 models
Acura3 modelsAudi5 modelsBMW7 modelsBuick2 modelsCadillac2 modelsChevrolet13 modelsChrysler4 modelsDodge5 modelsFord15 modelsGMC5 modelsHonda9 modelsHyundai7 modelsINFINITI3 modelsJeep7 modelsKia8 modelsLexus5 modelsLincoln1 modelMazda3 modelsMercedes-Benz4 modelsMitsubishi1 modelNissan12 modelsPorsche1 modelRam1 modelSubaru8 modelsTesla2 modelsToyota11 modelsVolkswagen5 modelsVolvo1 model
How Value Changes
What determines a car's resale value?
Depreciation is the gap between a vehicle's original value and what the used market supports today. Age usually explains part of that gap, but two cars from the same year can have very different resale values because of mileage, trim, condition, ownership costs, and local demand.
CarResaleValue compares observed used asking prices with original MSRP at the model-year level. That makes the data useful for spotting patterns, but it is not a guaranteed appraisal or sale price for one vehicle.
Age and mileage
Value loss is often steepest early in ownership, then changes as warranty coverage, mileage, and used-market supply evolve. Compare vehicles at a similar age before treating one percentage as a winner.
Model, trim and powertrain
Desirable configurations can hold demand, while expensive options do not always return their full cost. Fuel type, efficiency, drivetrain, incentives, and technology cycles also move resale prices.
Condition, reliability and demand
Service records, accidents, title history, recalls, and known repairs shape what a buyer will pay. Regional supply and demand can make the same vehicle worth more in one market than another.
Use category averages to narrow the field, model guides to compare years, and current listings to judge a specific car in its local market.