Cars with Best Resale Value after 5 Years – Top Cars, Trucks, SUVs, EVs
An often overlooked facet of shopping for a new car is how well it holds its resale value. There are a wide range of factors involved in determining how well a given vehicle holds its value including availability when new, maintenance costs, reliability, and many more. However, narrowing down your top picks from a huge pool of potential choices can seem difficult at first. Our team at Basil Family Dealerships has created this handy reference guide that lists the top vehicles in terms of resale value ratings. Let’s take a closer look!
Best SUV Resale Value
Ford Bronco
With the SUV segment continuing to explode in popularity, buyers now have more options than ever before. Whether you crave style, versatility, or on-road comfort – an SUV is a great choice for those with growing families or a growing thirst for adventure. One such example is the legendary Ford Bronco, packed with proven performance and retro-inspired styling cues that help you make a memorable impression both on and off the trails. Signature attributes of the Bronco include its removable doors and roof, color-contrast two-tone exterior paint, washable interior, and over 200 factory accessories that provide limitless personalization options. Available in your choice of 2-door or 4-door body styles, the Bronco also comes standard with an impressive array of cutting-edge connectivity features and safety technologies designed to keep you one step ahead of danger.
Key Features
- Choice of standard 2.3L EcoBoost® 4-cylinder (275 horsepower / 315 lb-ft of torque), optional 2.7L EcoBoost® V6 (315 horsepower / 410 lb-ft of torque), or available 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 (418 horsepower / 440 lb-ft of torque) engines
- Choice of segment-first 7-speed manual and available 10-speed automatic transmissions
- Available Advanced 4×4 with Automatic On-Demand Engagement and Trail Control™ for Off-Road
- Optional segment-exclusive 12-inch SYNC® 4 system with over-the-air updates and FordPass Performance app with off-road navigation
- Available best-in-class 11.6-inch ground clearance, maximum 29-degree breakover angle, and 37.2-degree departure angle
- 7 individual trim levels and more than 200 dealer-installed accessories
Best Car Resale Value
Chevrolet Corvette
A true legend among driving enthusiasts, the iconic Chevrolet Corvette has captured the hearts of drivers all across the world. Today’s Corvette has pushed the limits of performance thanks to its reimagined mid-engine layout that delivers a nearly perfect center of gravity and enhanced agility. Fortunately, the switch to the new platform had no impact on the stunning good looks of the Corvette. Inside the cabin, driver and machine become one thanks to its sleek single-strip climate controls and ergonomic design traits. Other key performance equipment includes a magnetic ride control suspension, sport-tuned exhaust, adjustable drive modes, and column-mounted paddle shifters for maximum control.
Key Features
- 6.2-liter V8 with 490 horsepower and 495 lb-ft of torque, or available 5.5-liter high-output V8 with 670 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque
- 8-speed dual-clutch transmission
- Available power-retractable convertible hardtop
- Standard 8-way power GT1 seats and power tilt/telescoping steering column
- Standard Bose® Premium 10-speaker system
- Available Color Head-Up Display
Best Electric Vehicle Resale Value
Cadillac LYRIQ
Marking the beginning of a bright new chapter in the storied history of the Cadillac brand, the all-electric LYRIQ combines the quintessential refinement you’ve come to expect from Cadillac with jaw-dropping exhilaration and efficiency. Boasting over 300 miles of range, up to 500 combined system horsepower, and sophisticated DC fast charging capabilities – the LYRIQ proves that making the switch to an EV no longer means having to compromise. Equally as impressive is the interior of the LYRIQ, packed with innovative tech features designed to enhance every mile. A perfect example is its standard 33-inch curved LED touchscreen display and a standard 19-speaker AKG Studio audio system with concert-like depth and clarity.
Key Features
- All-electric powertrain with your choice of Single Motor RWD (314 miles of EV range) or available Dual Motor AWD (307 miles of EV range) options
- Combined system output ratings: 340 HP / 325 LB-FT TQ (Single Motor RWD) or 500 HP / 450 LB-FT TQ (Dual Motor AWD)
- Standard 11.5 kW Level 2 Charging, available 19.2 kW Level 2 Charging, and standard 190 kW Public DC Fast Charging capabilities (Up to 77 miles of range in about 10 minutes)
- Regen on Demand technology along with One-Pedal Driving functionality
- 33-inch-diagonal advanced LED display with the ability to emit over 1 billion colors
- Available Super Cruise, the industry’s first true hands-free driver-assistance technology for compatible roads
Best Truck Resale Value
Toyota Tundra
It should be said that pickup trucks in general hold their value pretty well but the one to pick here is still definitely the Toyota Tundra. Toyota enjoys a reputation for practically indestructible pickups all over the world and a reputation like that makes for some great resale value. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that it’s offered in a huge variety of configurations and engines which can take towing capacity all the way up to 12,000 lbs. There is even a hybrid version and a long list of luxury options to make for an impressively comfortable cabin. Off-road-focused trims give you some real go-anywhere ability and some really eye-catching paint colors are available to help you stand out from the crowd. Newer models even feature coil-spring rear suspension for a more comfortable ride.
Key Features
- Standard i-FORCE 3.4-liter Twin-Turbo V6 (358 HP / 406 LB-FT TQ for the SR, 389 HP / 479 LB-FT TQ for other trims) or available i-FORCE MAX 3.4-liter Twin-Turbo V6 hybrid (437 HP / 583 LB-FT TQ) with 10-speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission
- Up to 12,000-Pound Maximum Towing Capacity
- Choice of Double Cab and CrewMax cab configurations along with 5.5-foot bed, 6.5-foot bed or 8.1-foot bed options
- Standard Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 Active Safety Suite
- Optional Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) system
- Available 14-inch Audio Multimedia display and 12.3-inch TFT panel display with customizable layouts
For a bigger picture of what vehicles make good investments, check out our guide to vehicles that owners hold on to the longest: