Most new cars lose a large share of their value within five years, but a few models hold on far better than the rest. Studies from iSeeCars, Kelley Blue Book and CarEdge point to sports cars, hybrids and Lexus coupes as the strongest keepers. Here are eight cars that barely depreciate, beginning with the best of them.
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1. Porsche 718 Cayman: Best Of The Study
Five-year-old Porsche 718 Caymans lost just 9.6% of their value, the best result of any model in iSeeCars’ 2026 study, according to its value-retention study. The mid-engine sports car’s average five-year loss is a small fraction of what most vehicles lose over the same period.
Few new cars come close to that figure, so a Cayman can cost far less to own over time than its sticker price suggests. Buyers should still weigh the high purchase price and running costs. The study covers sales from March 2025 through February 2026, so the figure reflects recent market conditions. Used-car prices can shift, which means future results may differ from this one.
2. Subaru BRZ: Affordable Sports Coupe
The Subaru BRZ lost 23.7% over five years, compared with a 41.8% average, per the same iSeeCars analysis. That makes the rear-drive coupe far more resistant to depreciation than the typical vehicle in the study.
A gap of roughly 18 percentage points against the average means a BRZ owner keeps thousands of dollars more at resale. For an enthusiast car at a modest price, that is a strong ownership argument. The study also reports a 41.8% average loss across the vehicles it examined. Against that benchmark, the BRZ’s result shows how much better a well-liked enthusiast model can hold up.
3. Toyota Corolla Hatchback: Compact That Keeps Value
The Toyota Corolla Hatchback lost 25.5% in five years, placing it among the top 10 in the iSeeCars study. The practical compact hatch is the most ordinary vehicle among the strongest value holders on the list.
Its inclusion shows that holding value is not limited to sports cars. Buyers looking for a sensible daily driver can find a model that depreciates much more slowly than the 41.8% average. The 41.8% average in the same study gives the figure its context. A buyer choosing a Corolla Hatchback is picking a car that, by this measure, keeps far more of its price than most.
4. Toyota GR Supra: Supra Keeps Over Half
KBB projects the Toyota GR Supra keeps 56.0% of its value after five years, making it the sports-car winner in its resale value awards. The two-seat coupe stands out in a category where depreciation can be steep.
A projection is an estimate based on KBB’s methodology, not a record of actual sales. Even so, retaining more than half of the original price after five years is a strong result. The resale-value awards are a forecast, so the percentage reflects what KBB expects rather than what any single owner will get. Condition and mileage at trade-in will still move the number.
5. Toyota Prius: Hybrid Resale Winner
KBB projects the Toyota Prius retains 53.1% of its value after five years, the hybrid winner in its best resale value awards. The efficient hatchback shows that fuel-saving technology and strong residuals can go together.
Hybrid shoppers can use the figure to estimate how much of the purchase price comes back at trade-in. As with any projection, the real outcome depends on condition, mileage and the market. Efficiency-minded buyers often choose the Prius for running costs, and a strong residual adds to the appeal. Comparing the projected figure with rivals can help in deciding between hybrid models.
6. Lexus RC F: Luxury Leader At 72.6%
CarEdge ranks the Lexus RC F first among luxury models, at 72.6% resale value after five years, in its depreciation ranking. The high-performance coupe leads a category where steep depreciation is common.
Holding nearly three quarters of its value is a standout result for a performance car from a luxury brand. Buyers should note that the figure is a resale percentage, not a guarantee of any particular price. The ranking is based on five-year resale value and groups the cars by luxury class. A high percentage means a smaller loss, so the RC F’s result is favorable for anyone planning to sell later.
7. Lexus LC 500: Grand Tourer Holds Strong
The Lexus LC 500 keeps 70.7% after five years in CarEdge’s luxury depreciation ranking. The flagship grand-touring coupe sits just behind the RC F in the same list.
Retaining that much value after five years is a strong showing for a flagship coupe. Buyers can treat it as evidence that Lexus performance models have strong demand on the used market. The LC 500 shares its percentage with the IS 500 in the same CarEdge ranking, a tie that places two Lexus models side by side. Both sit near the top of the luxury list.
8. Lexus IS 500: V8 Sedan Stays Strong
The V8-powered Lexus IS 500 also holds 70.7% after five years, according to CarEdge’s ranking. That ties it with the LC 500 and keeps the sports sedan well ahead of the typical luxury car.
Pairing a V8 engine with a compact sedan body gives the IS 500 a niche appeal that seems to support its resale numbers. Prospective buyers should still compare real listings, because percentages are an average. The tie with the LC 500 in the same ranking puts two Lexus models at 70.7%. For a buyer, the Lexus sports lineup looks like a safer bet on residual value than most luxury rivals.
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