It keeps many car buyers from new luxury cars† depreciation lowers the resale value of vehicles as they drive away. However, if you play your cards right, depreciation can help you, or you can buy a car with a very stable value. These are some luxury brands whose cars best retain their value over time.
- Audi
- Lexus
- BMW
- Mercedes-Benz
- Porsche
Some Audis are becoming more popular and prevent owners from losing money
While some of Audi’s larger luxury cars typically don’t hold their value as well as some competitors, the little TT has some stamina. After five years, the Audi TT Coupé is said to retain 49.3 percent of its value. The TT Cabrio lags just behind the coupé in terms of value retention, with an estimated 49.1 percent. Those two small sports cars are at the top of the Audi range, with the automaker maintaining an average value of 45.7 percent after five years.
Lexus luxury cars have a surprising ability to hold value in the US market after five years
Since the parent company of Lexus is none other than Toyota, Lexus is also synonymous with reliability. In fact, MotorTrend attributes some of Lexus’ ability to retain value to that reliability. Additionally, every car in Lexus’ lineup, except the LS500, is reportedly on track to retain 48 percent of its original value.
Mercedes-Benz and its many luxury cars and sedans are likely to retain 47.2 percent of original vehicle values
MotorTrend reports that the AMG GT four-door coupes, the Maybach GLS luxury SUV and the S-Class are the most susceptible to depreciation. However, the C63 AMG and E63 AMG Wagon are among the most stable. Also, some SUVs, namely the GLA, GLB and GLC, keep their values well. Finally, the GLC300 tops the list of Mercedes-Benz cars, with an estimated value of 53.3 percent after five years.
BMW classics gain popularity
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According to express.co.uk, some of the larger luxury BMW models have risen in popularity and will hold their value. The BMW 5 Series and 7 Series models from the early 80s and 90s reportedly hold their value well. Of course, some classic M cars are considered collector’s items.
If you can grab a Porsche 911, do it and never let go
While a Porsche 911 may not be a luxury car, it is a staple of one of the most famous manufacturers in the world. The more expensive 911s retain tons of value, as do the classic air-cooled 911s of yesteryear. The brand has many cars that retain 50 to 60 percent of their original value. In the case of classics like the 911, they can even increase in value. MotorTrend says Porsche’s advanced powertrains, such as EVs, tend to be the cars with the lowest value retention. Nevertheless, Porsche will retain an estimated 58.0 percent of its individual vehicle value.
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