How fast does a car lose value?
Used values and resale by year.
Median value kept after 3 years
66%
- 346 models from the 2023 model year.
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Value kept by class
| Class | 2 years | 3 years | 5 years | 7 years | 10 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUVs | 69% | 63% | 54% | 41% | 30% |
| Trucks | 72% | 69% | 64% | 57% | 54% |
| Sedans | 74% | 66% | 56% | 45% | 32% |
| Minivans | 79% | 70% | 52% | 41% | 29% |
| Hatchbacks | 78% | 70% | 61% | 51% | 37% |
| Coupes | 86% | 79% | 75% | 61% | 54% |
| Convertibles | 82% | 83% | 73% | 63% | 48% |
| Wagons | 79% | 71% | 60% | 48% | 30% |
What this cannot tell you
Values as of October 2026. KBB and CarGurus national figures.
Mileage and condition change the value.
- 2 or more sources
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