According to a new report from iSeeCars, one particular used car holds its value better than any other car model. It's the Porsche 911, which is the world champion in that very discipline.
A surprising car model has topped a new list of cars that lose the least value over five years, according to a comprehensive analysis of more than 800,000 used cars from the United States.
According to the report from iSeeCars, the Porsche 911 has lost an average of only 19.5 percent of its value over five years. This corresponds to an average loss of just over 166,000 kroner (excluding Danish taxes, of course). The analysis applies to five-year-old cars sold between March 2024 and February 2025.
That places the iconic Porsche ahead of all other cars – including cheaper models from Toyota and Honda , among others.
In contrast to the Porsche 911, electric cars are the biggest losers. Especially the Jaguar I-Pace, which has lost over 72 percent of its value on average. The BMW 7 Series and Tesla Model S are also among the cars with the biggest price drops.
The Porsche 911 holds its used value the best, but the 718 Cayman is also top-notch
The list shows that sports cars and pickup trucks typically hold their price better than luxury cars and electric cars.
Number two on the list is its little brother, the Porsche 718 Cayman, with a loss in value of 21.8 percent. The Toyota Tacoma comes in third place with a drop of 26 percent.
The Chevrolet Corvette and Honda Civic follow. The Toyota Tundra, Ford Mustang and Subaru BRZ are also among the top-ranked cars.
It is mainly models with combustion engines that perform well. Only a few hybrids – such as the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Prius – are found in the top 25 list.
Tesla Model S and Audi A8 L lose the most
Among the 25 cars with the greatest loss in value, electric cars and luxury cars are particularly popular.
After the Jaguar I-Pace, the BMW 7 Series, Tesla Model S and Infiniti QX80 are the most depreciating models. Several models from Audi, Land Rover and Maserati are also on the list.
However, one Porsche model sneaks in among the bad ones – can you guess it? Yep, it's the electric Taycan, which is in 23rd place among the cars that lose the most in value.
The report points out that the used car market is now returning to normal after the corona and energy crisis. This means that new cars are losing more value again – simply because supply is increasing.
Therefore, as a car buyer, you should think carefully when choosing a model and brand. And maybe choose a used Porsche 911 if you want to ensure a reasonable resale value?
Below is the list of the cars that, according to the study, hold their value best as a used car:
- Porsche 911
- Porsche 718 Cayman
- Toyota Tacoma
- Chevrolet Corvette coupe
- Honda Civic
- Chevrolet Camaro
- Toyota Tundra
- Ford Mustang
- Porsche 718 Boxster
- Toyota Corolla Hatchback
- Subaru BRZ
- Toyota RAV4/RAV4 Hybrid
- Toyota 4Runner
- Toyota Corolla
- Subaru Forester
- Subaru Impreza
- Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
- Jeep Wrangler
- Honda HR-V
- Ford Ranger
- Honda Accord
- Toyota Prius
- Honda CR-V
- Subaru WRX
- Toyota Camry
