Depreciation in vehicles is virtually unavoidable. Recognizing this, we wanted to provide you with the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to those vehicles that perform well in holding their value - and equally so, those that don't. Most auto research sites have to be careful in what they publish in order to not upset their dealer customers, and with such, they will just show you the good news. We, on the other hand, provide you the entire list, from best to worst, with more than 200 vehicle makes and models ranked semi-annually.
Worst Brands for Resale Value After 5 Years
17. Buick
Buy a new Buick, only if you want to say, "our family has always owned Buicks". Read our analysis and view the Buick depreciation curve here.
16. Chrysler
Chrysler struggles in the area of resale value, ranking near the bottom of the list for the 3-, 5- and 7-year time periods. Read our analysis and view the Chrysler depreciation curve here.
15. Nissan
The Nissan brand generally falls to the middle of the pack when it comes to value retention, posting so-so results across the 3-, 5- and 7-year time horizons. Read our analysis and view the Nissan depreciation curve here.
14. GMC
GMC ranks well in value retention among full-sized trucks and SUVs, and the brand is helped by not having any sedans or hatchbacks, which tend to lower other brands' ratings. Read our analysis and view the GMC depreciation curve here.
13. Ford
Ford's resale values are all over the map when you look out across the manufacturer's full lineup of vehicles. Read our analysis and view the Ford depreciation curve here.
