10 Cars That Depreciate Way Too Fast

A new car loses value the moment it leaves the lot. Everybody knows that. What fewer people realize is that some cars lose a whole lot more than others, and the gap can add up to tens of thousands of dollars by the time you want to sell.

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The used-car research site iSeeCars studied about 950,000 five-year-old cars sold between March 2025 and February 2026, as reported by TFLcar in March 2026. The average car lost 41.8% of its value over five years. These 10 models lost far more.

1. Nissan Leaf Lost 63.1% Of Its Value

The Nissan Leaf tops the list at 63.1% five-year depreciation, according to the iSeeCars study. That means a Leaf lost nearly two thirds of its value in just five years.

For anyone shopping used, that is also the flip side: steep drops can make a used model look like a bargain. But if you are the original owner, it is a painful number.

Depreciation here means the difference between what the car cost new and what a five-year-old one sells for. It is the quiet loss that never shows up on a monthly statement but hits you at trade-in time.

2. Infiniti QX80 Lost 62.8%

The big Infiniti QX80 SUV sits right behind at 62.8%. That is the first sign that size and luxury badges do not protect a vehicle’s value.

Large luxury SUVs often start with high sticker prices, which leaves more room to fall.

3. Volkswagen ID.4 Lost 62.1%

The all-electric Volkswagen ID.4 comes in third, with 62.1% depreciation in the study. Electric models show up repeatedly on this list.

The study does not suggest every electric car loses value this fast, so check the numbers for the specific model you are considering.

4. Tesla Model S Lost 62.0%

The Tesla Model S lost 62.0%, per iSeeCars. A car that once carried a very high price tag shed nearly two thirds of it in five years.

The same report notes the Tesla Model 3 is not among the 25 worst, so even within one brand the results differ a lot.

Notice something about the first four spots. Three of them are electric vehicles, and the fourth is a large luxury SUV. The pattern is worth keeping in mind as you shop.

5. Land Rover Range Rover Lost 61.7%

The Range Rover is a symbol of luxury, yet iSeeCars puts its five-year depreciation at 61.7%. The badge may turn heads, but the resale value does not hold the same shine.

That is worth remembering if you are tempted by a gently used one at a big discount. Someone else already took the biggest hit.

6. BMW 7 Series Lost 61.6%

BMW’s flagship sedan, the 7 Series, lost 61.6%. Big luxury sedans are expensive when new and are often cheap used.

For buyers who like comfort and do not mind a car with some years on it, that can be a way to get a lot of car for the money.

7. Tesla Model X Lost 61.2%

The Tesla Model X SUV posted 61.2% depreciation, according to the study. Together with the Model S, it shows how quickly premium electric prices can slide.

The report also gives no figure for the Cybertruck, saying it is too new to measure.

8. Ford Mustang Mach-E Lost 60.8%

Ford’s electric Mustang Mach-E lost 60.8% of its value. The regular gas Ford Mustang, by contrast, was listed at just 26.8% in the same report.

Same name, very different outcomes. That contrast is a great reminder to look at the specific model rather than the nameplate.

Remember, the comparison point matters. The market average in this study was 41.8%, so a car at 60% is losing roughly 18 percentage points more of its value than the typical vehicle.

9. BMW 5 Series Hybrid Lost 59.5%

The BMW 5 Series Hybrid lost 59.5%, per iSeeCars. Notably, hybrids as a segment averaged 35.4% in the same study, well below this figure.

So it is not hybrids as a group that are the problem. It is this particular luxury model.

10. Infiniti QX60 Lost 58.3%

Rounding out the list is the Infiniti QX60 at 58.3%. It is a family-sized luxury crossover, which is a popular type of vehicle but not an easy one to resell at a high price.

The same report puts the Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator and Cadillac Escalade at roughly 56 to 57%, so large SUVs show up often among the heavy losers.

What This Means If You Are Buying

Depreciation is a hidden cost of ownership, and it is often the biggest one. A car that loses 60% of its value costs you far more than one that loses 25%, even if the monthly payment looks the same.

If you buy new, think about how long you plan to keep the car. Holding a vehicle for many years spreads the loss out. If you buy used, a steep drop can work in your favor.

These are averages for five-year-old cars, based on the iSeeCars study as reported by TFLcar, and individual cars vary with condition, mileage and options. For the full data, check iSeeCars directly at iseecars.com before you make a decision.

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