Entry-luxury cars attract buyers who want a badge without the price of a flagship, yet their resale values vary more than the showroom prices suggest. The iSeeCars 2026 figures for luxury small cars show five-year value retained running from 50.0 percent to 63.4 percent among the models below. Here are twelve entry-luxury cars ranked from the weakest resale to the strongest.
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1. Audi A4: Last in Class
The Audi A4 keeps just 50.0 percent of its value after five years, according to iSeeCars, which places it last among luxury small cars. A five-year-old A4 has therefore lost exactly half of its original worth on average.
That result is the floor of this list, and it sets the bar for every other car here. New buyers should factor in the loss, while used shoppers can see the same figure as a sign of a lower entry price.
2. Volvo S60: Swedish Sedan Slips
The Volvo S60 retains 50.2 percent in the iSeeCars data, averaging $22,339 at five years old. It lands just two-tenths of a point above the A4, so the bottom two cars are nearly tied.
At that average price, a used S60 sits among the more affordable ways into the segment. Owners who plan to keep the sedan for a decade will feel the early drop less than those who trade after five years.
3. BMW 4 Series: Coupe-Style Penalty
The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe and convertible hold 51.5 percent, based on the iSeeCars model page. The listing groups those body styles together, so the figure does not describe every version of the nameplate.
Anyone shopping for a used 4 Series should check which body style the number covers. The swoopy shape and the folding roof add appeal, but the resale data shows that style alone does not protect value.
4. Mercedes-Benz C-Class: Star Badge, Soft Resale
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan keeps 51.9 percent, averaging $26,468 after five years, according to iSeeCars. The three-pointed star is among the most recognized badges in the segment, but it does not lift this result.
Recognition and resale are clearly separate things. For a buyer, the average price of about $26,500 at five years suggests that a used C-Class delivers the badge at a noticeable discount from the original sticker, which is the main attraction for second-hand shoppers.
5. BMW 2 Series: Smallest BMW Sedan
The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe retains 52.1 percent, averaging $22,620 at five years old, based on iSeeCars figures. It is the smallest sedan-style model from the brand on this list, and it holds slightly more value than the larger 4 Series.
Shoppers on a tighter budget may find it attractive, since the average price is close to that of the Volvo S60. The compact size and four-door body make it a practical choice for city driving and small families.
6. Audi A3: Hatch at the Halfway Mark
The Audi A3 holds 52.5 percent of its value, according to iSeeCars. That puts the smallest Audi here just above the halfway mark and ahead of its larger sibling, the A4, by 2.5 points.
The comparison is useful for shoppers choosing between the two Audi sedans. The smaller car loses a little less, though the A3 still gives up almost half of its original price within five years, so neither Audi sedan is a standout for resale.
7. BMW 3 Series: Sport Sedan Staple
The BMW 3 Series keeps 53.5 percent, averaging $28,304 after five years, according to iSeeCars. That average price is the highest among the first seven cars on this list, which reflects the car’s higher starting cost.
The 3 Series is the benchmark that rivals are measured against, and its resale is respectable rather than outstanding. Buyers who want driving fun without a deep loss may need to look further up the ranking.
8. Genesis G70: Korean Contender
The Genesis G70 retains 55.9 percent, averaging $24,826 at five years old, in the iSeeCars figures. The result is a clear step above the German sedans that sit lower in the list, including the 3 Series.
For a brand that is newer to the segment, that is a strong showing. A used G70 combines a lower average price than the 3 Series with a better share of value retained, which should appeal to value-minded shoppers.
9. Mercedes-Benz CLA: Just Under Average
The Mercedes-Benz CLA holds 56.3 percent, just under the 57.7 percent segment average cited by iSeeCars. The sleek four-door coupe therefore finishes close to the middle of the luxury small car pack.
Being near the average is not a flaw, since it means the car follows the market instead of falling behind it. A buyer who wants the Mercedes look at an entry price can accept that middling resale figure.
10. Acura Integra: Hatchback Holds On
The Acura Integra hatchback keeps 58.4 percent after five years, which is above the 57.7 percent segment average in the iSeeCars data. It is the first car in this list to beat that average.
The revived nameplate brings a hatchback body that few rivals offer at this price. Owners who value practicality along with a sporty feel can take some comfort in the better-than-average retention, though the figure is only a modest edge.
11. Cadillac CT4: American Surprise
The Cadillac CT4 retains 61.0 percent, averaging $25,535 at five years old, according to iSeeCars. That is a gap of more than 2.5 points over the Integra and a long way above the German sedans at the lower end of the list.
Anyone who assumed that American luxury cars depreciate faster than imports will find this result a useful correction. The CT4 offers a used price in the mid-$20,000s with a better share of value preserved.
12. Acura ILX: Best Non-Lexus
The Acura ILX holds 63.4 percent, which iSeeCars describes as the best non-Lexus luxury small car on its list. That puts the compact sedan at the top of this ranking, a few points ahead of the Cadillac CT4 in second place.
The ILX shows that a modest, familiar car can outperform more glamorous rivals when resale is the measure. Buyers who prize a low cost of ownership may value that result above style or sporty handling, since a car that keeps its value costs less over time.
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