Resale value decides how much of a purchase price comes back at trade-in, and the best performers keep a surprisingly large share. Awards from Kelley Blue Book and depreciation studies from iSeeCars and CarEdge point to a familiar set of winners. Here are eleven cars and SUVs that depreciate slowly, ranked by the strength of the evidence behind each.
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1. Toyota Camry: Midsize Resale Champion
Kelley Blue Book named the Camry its 2026 midsize car winner for best resale value. That award sits on top of a strong brand record, since Toyota averages 53% resale value after five years and has been KBB’s best brand for the sixth straight year.
For shoppers, the result suggests that a Camry bought today is likely to return a large share of its price at trade-in time. The brand average is an overall figure rather than a promise for any single car, so condition and mileage still matter.
2. Toyota Sienna: Minivan Winner
The Sienna took the Best Resale minivan award in KBB’s 2026 program and also landed among the overall Top 10 picks. The projection attached to it is about 55% or more of value retained.
Minivans rarely headline resale rankings, so a Top 10 overall placement stands out in a field dominated by SUVs. Families weighing a long-term purchase can read the projection as a sign that the Sienna should depreciate more slowly than most vans.
3. Toyota Grand Highlander: Midsize SUV Pick
Kelley Blue Book chose the Grand Highlander as its Best Resale Value midsize SUV for 2026. The label applies to a three-row model that is newer than most of its rivals in the class.
That recognition places the three-row model at the top of a crowded segment where buyers have many alternatives. Owners can treat the award as a favorable sign for trade-in value, though actual returns depend on trim, mileage and local demand.
4. Lexus RX: Luxury Leader
The Lexus RX won KBB’s 2026 award for luxury midsize SUV resale. Its parent brand does well too, averaging 47% resale value after five years, which KBB rated the best among luxury brands.
Luxury vehicles generally lose value quickly, so a 47% brand average is notable. Prospective buyers of an RX can expect stronger residual value than the class norm would suggest, which softens the effect of a high starting price.
5. Honda Civic: Compact Value Keeper
In its latest study, iSeeCars found the Civic loses just 22.9% of its value over five years, which ranks sixth best of 25 vehicles analyzed.
A figure under 23% is the strongest of any model in this gallery, and it comes from a compact car with a modest sticker price. Buyers looking to limit depreciation without stepping into a larger or pricier vehicle have an obvious candidate here, and the result also explains why the model keeps appearing on shortlists of dependable used cars.
6. Toyota RAV4: Hybrid Included
The iSeeCars five-year analysis puts the RAV4 and the RAV4 Hybrid at a 25.2% loss in value. Both versions share that result, so the hybrid powertrain carries no resale penalty in the study.
Compact crossovers sit in the busiest part of the market, which tends to keep used demand steady. Shoppers choosing between gasoline and hybrid versions can weigh fuel use and price without worrying much about a gap in depreciation.
7. Toyota 4Runner: Off-Road Staying Power
The 4Runner loses 25.5% of its value in five years, according to the iSeeCars value study. Kelley Blue Book also named it the off-road SUV winner in its resale awards.
Two independent sources pointing the same way strengthens the case for the body-on-frame model as a low-depreciation choice. Buyers who want trail capability can expect it to hold its price better than many rivals, though heavy off-road use may still affect trade-in offers.
8. Honda CR-V: Compact SUV Standout
The iSeeCars data shows the CR-V losing 28.9% in five years, and Kelley Blue Book recognition as the compact SUV winner backs that up.
That puts the Honda a few points behind the RAV4 in the numbers, though both remain well ahead of typical depreciation. For owners, the practical meaning is a compact SUV that should retain a solid majority of its purchase price after five years. That outcome comes without the price premium of a larger vehicle.
9. Subaru Crosstrek: Steady Depreciation
CarEdge reports that the Crosstrek depreciates 34% after five years, leaving $20,923 in resale value.
This is the first entry in the list where the loss passes the one-third mark, yet the dollar figure still looks respectable for a small crossover. Buyers comparing running costs can use the number as a baseline when judging what a five-year-old example should fetch. The CarEdge figure comes from an undated 2026 page, so current listings may differ.
10. Toyota Prius: Hybrid Benchmark
CarEdge estimates the Prius depreciates 36% after five years, leaving $22,194 on trade-in. KBB separately honored it as the hybrid winner.
A hybrid that keeps nearly two-thirds of its value counts as a strong result in a category where battery concerns can weigh on used prices. Anyone planning a long ownership period can treat the figure as reassurance, with the caveat that the CarEdge data is undated. Condition, mileage and battery health will still shape what any individual car sells for.
11. Toyota Sequoia: Big SUV Holds Up
CarEdge puts five-year depreciation on the Sequoia at 37%, leaving $49,399 from $78,536 in new-vehicle price.
Full-size SUVs carry large absolute losses, and this one gives up roughly $29,000 over five years. Even so, the percentage compares well with many large vehicles, which may reassure buyers who need three rows and towing room. At that price level, a lower percentage loss translates into a meaningful amount of money kept at resale.
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