#1
sedan
Toyota Corolla
85/100
Resale score
Retains about 85.4% of its original value after five years in the current-market model.
- 5-year loss
- 14.6%
- Avg. price
- $21,214
- Listings
- 720
2026 Resale Value Rankings
Best resale value midsize sedans in 2026
The midsize sedans 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 midsize sedans for resale value
#2
sedan
Toyota Camry
78/100
Resale score
Retains about 78.2% of its original value after five years in the current-market model.
- 5-year loss
- 21.8%
- Avg. price
- $21,532
- Listings
- 1,459
#3
sedan
Honda Accord
77/100
Resale score
Retains about 77.4% of its original value after five years in the current-market model.
- 5-year loss
- 22.6%
- Avg. price
- $25,493
- Listings
- 720
Complete Ranking
2026 midsize sedan 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 sedan comparison.
- 1
Toyota Corolla
sedan14.6% 5-year loss$21,214 avg. price720 listings12 model years85/ 100 - 2
Toyota Camry
sedan21.8% 5-year loss$21,532 avg. price1,459 listings15 model years78/ 100 - 3
Honda Accord
sedan22.6% 5-year loss$25,493 avg. price720 listings12 model years77/ 100 - 4
Volkswagen Jetta
sedan32.7% 5-year loss$18,012 avg. price720 listings12 model years67/ 100 - 5
Nissan Altima
sedan34.6% 5-year loss$18,941 avg. price720 listings12 model years65/ 100 - 6
Dodge Charger
sedan37.1% 5-year loss$29,141 avg. price716 listings12 model years63/ 100 - 7
BMW 3 Series
sedan43.5% 5-year loss$30,284 avg. price707 listings12 model years57/ 100 - 8
Tesla Model 3
sedan50.6% 5-year loss$28,999 avg. price535 listings10 model years49/ 100
Best resale value by segment
See the overall resale value rankingFrequently Asked Questions
Which midsize sedan has the best resale value in 2026?
The Toyota Corolla leads midsize sedans in the current CarResaleValue dataset, retaining about 85.4% of its original value after five years (a 14.6% loss), from 720 observed used-car listings. Trim, mileage, condition, and local demand still move the value of an individual vehicle.
How is the midsize sedan 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.