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17 Car Models That Retain Their Value Over Time

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17 Car Models That Retain Their Value Over Time

Published: by Liam Frady

What car models hold their value over time? Buying a car can be a heartbreaking prospect if you’re trying to view it like an investment. Typically, you’ll see the value of the car plummet as you drive off the dealership lot. The cars in today’s list won’t have you losing your shirt, however.

#17: Subaru Impreza

Impreza models seem to retain value quite well over time.

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  • Average 5-Year Depreciation: 26.2%
  • Average $ Difference from MSRP: $6,927

#16: Honda HR-V

Honda’s HR-V is one of a handful of car models from the manufacturer to keep its value.

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  • Average 5-Year Depreciation: 26.2%
  • Average $ Difference from MSRP: $7,318

#15: Porsche 911 Convertible

Multiple car models from Porsche retain their value after 5 years.

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  • Average 5-Year Depreciation: 26.0%
  • Average $ Difference from MSRP: $42,227

#14: Kia Rio 5-door

Kia has many car models, but only the Rio has slower depreciation over time.

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  • Average 5-Year Depreciation: 25.8%
  • Average $ Difference from MSRP: $5,006

#13: Toyota Tundra

The Tundra is one of Toyota’s most popular car models, and it keeps its value exceptionally well.

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  • Average 5-Year Depreciation: 25.3%
  • Average $ Difference from MSRP: $12,588

#12: Porsche 718 Boxster

The Boxter is another of several car models from Porsche that retains its value over time.

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  • Average 5-Year Depreciation: 25.1%
  • Average $ Difference from MSRP: $20,216

#11: Ford Mustang

The Mustang is Ford’s sole model on this list.

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  • Average 5-Year Depreciation: 24.5%
  • Average $ Difference from MSRP: $10,035

#10: Toyota Corolla

Corollas have been one of Toyota’s most popular car models and for good reason.

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  • Average 5-Year Depreciation: 24.5%
  • Average $ Difference from MSRP: $5,800

#9: Subaru Crosstrek

It would seem Subaru is respected enough to be among the least depreciated car models on the market today.

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  • Average 5-Year Depreciation: 24.5%
  • Average $ Difference from MSRP: $7,214

#8: Toyota C-HR

The C-HR is a popular choice, handling like an SUV while maintaining compact dimensions.

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  • Average 5-Year Depreciation: 24.4%
  • Average $ Difference from MSRP: $6,692

#7: Chevrolet Camaro

It doesn’t come as much of a surprise that one of Chevy’s most popular car models retains its value.

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  • Average 5-Year Depreciation: 24.2%
  • Average $ Difference from MSRP: $10,161

#6: Subaru BRZ

Subaru’s lineup must be doing something right to keep such a tremendous amount of value over five years.

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  • Average 5-Year Depreciation: 23.4%
  • Average $ Difference from MSRP: $8,114

#5: Honda Civic

The Civic is arguably one of the most popular car models in the United States.

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  • Average 5-Year Depreciation: 21.5%
  • Average $ Difference from MSRP: $5,817

#4: Jeep Wrangler

The classic Wrangler has its share of fans, and it holds its value exceptionally well.

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  • Average 5-Year Depreciation: 20.8%
  • Average $ Difference from MSRP: $8,951

#3: Toyota Tacoma

Tacomas are among the most respected pickup trucks on the market today.

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  • Average 5-Year Depreciation: 20.4%
  • Average $ Difference from MSRP: $8,359

#2: Porsche 718 Cayman

This is a Porsche-heavy list, but they have plenty of car models that hold their value.

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  • Average 5-Year Depreciation: 17.6%
  • Average $ Difference from MSRP: $13,372

#1: Porsche 911 Coupe

The 911 coupe shockingly holds better value over time than the convertible model.

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  • Average 5-Year Depreciation: 9.3%
  • Average $ Difference from MSRP: $18,094

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