The Fastest-Depreciating Cars
Measured against live listings, the INFINITI QX80 falls hardest: 5-year-old examples list at $28,826 versus $107,585 new — 73.2% below new price. Brutal if you bought it new; a $78,759 head start if you're buying it used.
By the CarWhere Research Team · Updated 2026-10-25 · Live US listing medians · full 182-model study
| # | Model | Below new @ 5 yrs | New (median) | 5 yrs old (median) | Used-buyer savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | INFINITI QX80 | −73.2% | $107,585 | $28,826 | $78,759 |
| 2 | Land Rover Range Rover | −72.4% | $140,770 | $38,900 | $101,870 |
| 3 | BMW X7 | −71.7% | $127,215 | $35,990 | $91,225 |
| 4 | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | −71.1% | $203,505 | $58,800 | $144,705 |
| 5 | Land Rover Range Rover Sport | −69.5% | $104,710 | $31,949 | $72,761 |
| 6 | BMW 7 Series | −68.7% | $119,690 | $37,500 | $82,190 |
| 7 | Nissan Armada | −67.2% | $78,909 | $25,845 | $53,064 |
| 8 | Chrysler Voyager | −65.4% | $43,385 | $14,997 | $28,388 |
| 9 | Lincoln Navigator | −65.3% | $109,621 | $37,995 | $71,626 |
| 10 | Audi Q7 | −64.6% | $71,533 | $25,345 | $46,188 |
| 11 | Volvo XC90 | −64.1% | $74,832 | $26,891 | $47,941 |
| 12 | Porsche Cayenne | −63.7% | $123,357 | $44,800 | $78,557 |
| 13 | Audi Q5 | −63.3% | $60,431 | $22,166 | $38,265 |
| 14 | Nissan Murano | −62.9% | $51,215 | $18,995 | $32,220 |
| 15 | BMW X5 | −62.8% | $83,411 | $31,040 | $52,371 |
| 16 | Genesis GV80 | −62.8% | $83,093 | $30,920 | $52,173 |
| 17 | Volkswagen ID.4 | −62.5% | $51,332 | $19,247 | $32,085 |
| 18 | Audi A6 | −62.4% | $73,020 | $27,475 | $45,545 |
| 19 | Land Rover Range Rover Velar | −62.4% | $71,729 | $26,998 | $44,731 |
| 20 | Lincoln Nautilus | −62.1% | $66,845 | $25,358 | $41,487 |
| 21 | Ford Expedition | −62% | $78,668 | $29,927 | $48,741 |
| 22 | RAM ProMaster Cargo Van | −61.3% | $56,853 | $21,997 | $34,856 |
| 23 | Cadillac Escalade ESV | −60.5% | $128,505 | $50,710 | $77,795 |
| 24 | Genesis G70 | −60.5% | $55,905 | $22,080 | $33,825 |
| 25 | Dodge Charger | −60.3% | $60,744 | $24,117 | $36,627 |
| 26 | Buick Enclave | −60.2% | $57,254 | $22,813 | $34,441 |
| 27 | BMW 5 Series | −60.1% | $70,240 | $27,995 | $42,245 |
| 28 | BMW X3 | −59.9% | $59,822 | $23,995 | $35,827 |
| 29 | KIA Telluride | −59.6% | $48,963 | $19,802 | $29,161 |
| 30 | Volvo XC60 | −59.5% | $60,659 | $24,545 | $36,114 |
Drop = median asking price of 5-year-old examples in live US dealer listings vs the same model's median new price today. Minimum 40 used and 50 new listings per model; discontinued models excluded. Updated 2026-10-25.
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FAQ
What car depreciates the fastest?
In live listings, the INFINITI QX80: 5-year-old examples list at $28,826 against a $107,585 median new price — 73.2% below new. Land Rover Range Rover (−72.4%) and BMW X7 (−71.7%) are close behind. Full-size luxury SUVs and flagship sedans dominate the list.
Why do luxury vehicles depreciate so hard?
High original prices, expensive out-of-warranty upkeep that scares used buyers, heavy lease volume returning to market on a schedule, and fast-moving tech that dates older examples. The badge premium is paid once, by the first owner.
Is a fast-depreciating car a good used buy?
Often the best buy on the market — someone else paid the drop. A 5-year-old INFINITI QX80 at $28,826 is $78,759 less than new. The honest caveats: budget for maintenance, and expect YOUR resale to follow the same curve.
How is this measured?
Each model's drop = 1 − (median asking price of its 5-year-old examples in live US dealer listings ÷ the same model's median new price today), minimum 40 used and 50 new listings per model, median mileage recorded. Live market prices, not book-value estimates. Data refreshed 2026-10-25.