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12 vehicles that shed value fastest, and one Maserati keeps just 20.9% after five years

New-car prices say little about what a vehicle will fetch years later, and the gap between the best and worst resale performers can reach tens of thousands of dollars. CarEdge and iSeeCars both track how much value gas-powered and hybrid models lose over five years of ownership. Here are twelve vehicles at the steep end of those depreciation rankings.

1. Maserati Levante: Dead Last Of 216

Maserati Levante — Image Credit: Alexander Migl - CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons
Image Credit: Alexander Migl – CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons

CarEdge ranks the Levante dead last of 216 luxury models for five-year resale, with the Maserati keeping just 20.9% of its value over that span.

Retaining about a fifth of the original price is the weakest result in the luxury table. New buyers should expect a steep loss at trade-in, while used shoppers may find the Levante priced well below what it cost when new. The 216-model field makes the placement especially stark, since every other luxury nameplate held more value.

2. Range Rover: Third-Worst Luxury

Range Rover — Image Credit: Thesupermat - CC BY-SA 3.0/Wiki Commons
Image Credit: Thesupermat – CC BY-SA 3.0/Wiki Commons

The full-size Range Rover holds only 26.1% of its value after five years, placing it third-worst of 216 models in CarEdge’s luxury rankings.

A flagship SUV with that kind of price tag turns its steep sticker into a steep loss on paper. Buyers who lease or plan to resell within five years should compare the numbers closely, while patient used shoppers gain from the drop. The ranking covers 216 luxury models, so a third-worst finish places the big SUV firmly among the weakest holders of value.

3. Maserati Ghibli: Sedan In The Bottom Five

Maserati Ghibli — Image Credit: Dinkun Chen - CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons
Image Credit: Dinkun Chen – CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons

Maserati’s Ghibli sedan retains 28.8% of its value after five years, ranking 212th of 216 luxury models in CarEdge’s depreciation table.

It is the second Maserati on this list, and the pattern matters for anyone considering the brand. Resale strength shapes the real cost of ownership, and the Ghibli’s showing implies large savings for used buyers but painful math for the first owner. Only four luxury models in the 216-model table finished lower, so the Ghibli sits very close to the bottom.

4. Alfa Romeo Tonale: Compact Alfa Struggles

Alfa Romeo Tonale — Image Credit: Mr.choppers - CC BY-SA 3.0/Wiki Commons
Image Credit: Mr.choppers – CC BY-SA 3.0/Wiki Commons

The Alfa Romeo Tonale keeps 32.9% of its value at five years, ranking 207th of 216 luxury models on CarEdge’s resale list.

A compact crossover from a brand still building its American following can lose ground quickly in the used market. Shoppers who like the Tonale have leverage in used pricing, though first owners should plan for a considerable loss. Only nine luxury models in the 216-model table finished lower, which puts the Tonale well within the worst performers.

5. Nissan Armada: Big SUV Slump

Nissan Armada — Image Credit: HJUdall - CC0/Wiki Commons
Image Credit: HJUdall – CC0/Wiki Commons

The Armada holds 33.8% of its value after five years, which is second-worst of 185 mainstream models that CarEdge ranks in its popular-vehicle table.

Mainstream rankings tend to look kinder than luxury ones, which makes this result stand out. For a large three-row SUV, the low figure means a used Armada can be a cheaper way into that size, while first owners absorb the hit. CarEdge ranks 185 mainstream models in this table, so only one other model held less of its price than the Armada.

6. Chrysler Voyager: Budget Minivan Slides

Chrysler Voyager — Image Credit: Alexander-93 - CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons
Image Credit: Alexander-93 – CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons

Chrysler’s budget Voyager minivan keeps 36.0% of its value after five years, ranking 182nd of 185 mainstream models on CarEdge’s list.

The low-priced van loses a large share of its sticker price despite starting from a modest figure. Families shopping used get a roomy vehicle at a discount, while buyers who intend to sell after five years should factor in the weak resale. Only three of the 185 ranked models kept less, which places the van among the weakest holders in the mainstream list.

7. Dodge Durango: Durango Drops Quickly

Dodge Durango — Image Credit: Alexander Migl - CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons
Image Credit: Alexander Migl – CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons

The Dodge Durango retains 38.2% of its value after five years, putting it among the bottom 10 of 185 mainstream models in CarEdge’s rankings.

The three-row SUV is well known for its engine choices, yet resale numbers show buyers pay a price later. Used Durango shoppers can benefit from the discount, but anyone buying new should expect to take a significant loss. The mainstream table covers 185 models, so a bottom-ten finish leaves the Durango among the weakest for resale.

8. Dodge Hornet: Hornet Stings Owners

Dodge Hornet — Image Credit: Elise240SX - CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons
Image Credit: Elise240SX – CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons

The Dodge Hornet also keeps just 38.2% of its value at five years, tying the Durango and ranking 177th of 185 mainstream models on CarEdge’s list.

Sharing a figure with the larger Durango makes the Dodge brand a repeat presence among weak performers. The compact crossover is cheaper to buy used than its sticker implied, though a first owner should expect steep depreciation. Only eight of the 185 mainstream models retained less value, so the Hornet lands in the lower tier of the table.

9. BMW 7 Series: Flagship Sedan Plunge

BMW 7 Series — Image Credit: Dinkun Chen - CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons
Image Credit: Dinkun Chen – CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons

Five-year-old BMW 7 Series sedans averaged 61.6% depreciation, $61,141 below original MSRP, in iSeeCars’ analysis of 950,000-plus used-car sales.

That is the biggest dollar drop among the group, a reminder that large luxury sedans lose the most in absolute terms. Used buyers can pick up a flagship for far less than it cost new, while original owners paid for the privilege. The study behind the figure drew on more than 950,000 used-car sales, which gives the percentage a large sample behind it.

10. Infiniti QX60: Three-Row Crossover Falls

Infiniti QX60 — Image Credit: Mr.choppers - CC BY-SA 3.0/Wiki Commons
Image Credit: Mr.choppers – CC BY-SA 3.0/Wiki Commons

The Infiniti QX60 lost an average 58.3% of its value over five years, or $30,099, ranking 10th-worst in iSeeCars’ study of five-year-old vehicles.

The dollar loss is smaller than the luxury sedans above because the starting price was lower, yet the percentage is nearly as bad. Used shoppers get a family-size crossover at a discount, and first owners should plan for the slide. iSeeCars measures the drop against original MSRP, so the dollar figure shows what the average five-year-old example gave up.

11. Audi A8: Audi Flagship Sheds Value

Audi A8 — Image Credit: Alexander Migl - CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons
Image Credit: Alexander Migl – CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons

Audi’s flagship A8 L shed an average 57.6% of its value in five years, $54,824 off MSRP, according to iSeeCars.

A long-wheelbase executive sedan is built for a small set of buyers, and the used market reflects that. Anyone who wants the technology and ride without the original price can find an older A8 at a considerable discount. The percentage is measured against original MSRP, so the figure reflects the actual drop between sticker and resale price.

12. Cadillac Escalade ESV: Cadillac Giant Depreciates

Cadillac Escalade ESV — Image Credit: Dinkun Chen - CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons
Image Credit: Dinkun Chen – CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons

The long-wheelbase Escalade ESV depreciated 57.0% over five years, an average $53,605 in lost value, in iSeeCars’ March 2025 to February 2026 sales data.

Even a status-laden full-size SUV with strong demand loses more than half its price in five years. For used buyers, an ESV offers extra cargo room at a price far below the original sticker, while first owners absorb most of the loss. The sales data cover a recent twelve-month window, March 2025 through February 2026, so the figure reflects current market conditions.


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