#1
SUV
Toyota RAV4
83/100
Resale score
Retains about 83.1% of its original value after five years in the current-market model.
- 5-year loss
- 16.9%
- Avg. price
- $28,787
- Listings
- 719
2026 Resale Value Rankings
Best resale value compact suvs in 2026
The compact suvs that hold their value best on one comparable five-year horizon. Every score is backed by observed used-car listings, so you can size up depreciation within the class before you shortlist a specific vehicle.
The Podium
Top three compact suvs for resale value
#2
SUV
Honda CR-V
76/100
Resale score
Retains about 76.4% of its original value after five years in the current-market model.
- 5-year loss
- 23.6%
- Avg. price
- $27,411
- Listings
- 720
#3
SUV
Subaru Forester
75/100
Resale score
Retains about 75.0% of its original value after five years in the current-market model.
- 5-year loss
- 25.0%
- Avg. price
- $24,159
- Listings
- 600
Complete Ranking
2026 compact suv resale ranking
Higher scores mean stronger five-year value retention. Open a model to compare year-specific prices, mileage, trims, and condition, or see the full suv comparison.
- 1
Toyota RAV4
SUV16.9% 5-year loss$28,787 avg. price719 listings12 model years83/ 100 - 2
Honda CR-V
SUV23.6% 5-year loss$27,411 avg. price720 listings12 model years76/ 100 - 3
Subaru Forester
SUV25.0% 5-year loss$24,159 avg. price600 listings10 model years75/ 100 - 4
Mazda CX-30
SUV27.3% 5-year loss$24,905 avg. price420 listings7 model years73/ 100 - 5
Mazda CX-5
SUV29.6% 5-year loss$24,672 avg. price720 listings12 model years70/ 100 - 6
Hyundai Tucson
SUV34.8% 5-year loss$20,854 avg. price720 listings12 model years65/ 100 - 7
Kia Sportage
SUV36.4% 5-year loss$19,529 avg. price720 listings12 model years64/ 100 - 8
Nissan Rogue
SUV37.1% 5-year loss$20,307 avg. price719 listings12 model years63/ 100 - 9
Ford Escape
SUV40.5% 5-year loss$19,534 avg. price720 listings12 model years60/ 100 - 10
Chevrolet Equinox
SUV40.9% 5-year loss$18,879 avg. price709 listings12 model years59/ 100 - 11
Tesla Model Y
SUV51.6% 5-year loss$35,847 avg. price420 listings7 model years48/ 100
Best resale value by segment
See the overall resale value rankingFrequently Asked Questions
Which compact SUV has the best resale value in 2026?
The Toyota RAV4 leads compact suvs in the current CarResaleValue dataset, retaining about 83.1% of its original value after five years (a 16.9% loss), from 719 observed used-car listings. Trim, mileage, condition, and local demand still move the value of an individual vehicle.
How is the compact SUV resale ranking calculated?
Each model's resale score is the share of original value it is estimated to retain after five years. We compute mileage-adjusted depreciation from observed used-car listings, fit a smoothed retention curve, and subtract the five-year depreciation from 100. Only current-market models with a complete five-year cohort are ranked here.