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20 Cars That Lost the Most Value in 2026, Ranked
Buying brand new can cost drivers tens of thousands of dollars before their loan finishes. Long-term market studies reveal which luxury sedans, large sport utility vehicles, and electric models shed value fastest over five years.
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America's Fastest Depreciating Vehicles 
20. Tesla Model Y 
19. Audi A7 
18. Mercedes-Benz S-Class - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown

17. Land Rover Discovery 
16. Audi A6 
15. Cadillac Escalade 
14. Infiniti QX60 - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown

13. Audi Q7 
12. Audi A8 L 
11. Land Rover Range Rover 
10. Cadillac Escalade ESV - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown

9. Tesla Model X 
8. Maserati Levante 
7. Nissan Leaf 
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5. Maserati Ghibli 
4. Infiniti QX80 
3. Tesla Model S 
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Buying brand new can cost drivers tens of thousands of dollars before their loan finishes. Long-term market studies reveal which luxury sedans, large sport utility vehicles, and electric models shed value fastest over five years.
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20. Tesla Model Y
Aggressive factory price reductions and rapid electric vehicle adoption pushed the Tesla Model Y down sixty point four percent over five years. Secondhand buyers save an average of thirty-six thousand dollars off original sticker prices.
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19. Audi A7
With its sloping roofline and sophisticated cockpit, the Audi A7 turns heads when new. On the pre-owned market, steep luxury maintenance costs cause the sportback to shed sixty point five percent of its value, averaging forty-three thousand dollars.
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18. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class leads the automotive world in cutting-edge cabin luxury and driver assist features. That complexity comes at a cost, with models shedding sixty point seven percent over five years, totaling over seventy-one thousand dollars.
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17. Land Rover Discovery
Built to conquer rugged terrain while pampering seven passengers, the Land Rover Discovery suffers on the secondary market. Buyer concerns over long-term reliability drag resale values down sixty point nine percent, wiping out thirty-six thousand dollars.
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16. Audi A6
As an executive daily driver, the Audi A6 delivers understated refinement and Quattro all-wheel drive. Once factory warranties expire, heavy supply and high servicing expenses trigger a sixty point nine percent drop, averaging thirty-five thousand dollars.
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15. Cadillac Escalade
Few vehicles command presence like the Cadillac Escalade, beloved by celebrities and executives alike. Despite iconic curb appeal, large luxury sport utility vehicles depreciate quickly, losing sixty-one percent and fifty-three thousand dollars over five years.
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14. Infiniti QX60
The Infiniti QX60 offers quiet family transport and plush leather seating for seven. Competing against crowded rival lineups, the crossover loses sixty-one point five percent of its original price, shedding roughly thirty thousand dollars on the used market.
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13. Audi Q7
Featuring virtual cockpit displays and confident all-weather traction, the Audi Q7 appeals to affluent families. However, hefty maintenance outlays and rapid model turnover push its five-year depreciation to sixty-one point six percent, or thirty-seven thousand dollars.
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12. Audi A8 L
Audi packs its flagship A8 L with executive rear seating, massaging chairs, and advanced sound dampening. Corporate fleets and wealthy buyers trade them frequently, leading to a sixty-two point seven percent drop, costing original owners fifty-seven thousand dollars.
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11. Land Rover Range Rover
The full-size Range Rover combines aristocratic styling with unmatched off-road prowess. Yet it suffers one of the steepest dollar crashes in the automotive industry, losing sixty-two point nine percent of its price, wiping out sixty-seven thousand dollars.
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10. Cadillac Escalade ESV
Stretching nearly nineteen feet, the Escalade ESV delivers cavernous luggage room behind three rows of captain chairs. Massive fuel appetite and steep luxury leasing volume cause the extended hauler to shed sixty-two point nine percent, or fifty-six thousand dollars.
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9. Tesla Model X
Known for dramatic falcon-wing doors and blistering acceleration, the Tesla Model X captured early electric vehicle buyers. As newer electric crossovers arrived, original models suffered a sixty-three point four percent depreciation hit, losing fifty-three thousand dollars.
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8. Maserati Levante
Powered by a Ferrari-built twin-turbo engine, the Maserati Levante sounds like an Italian exotic. Secondhand buyers hesitate over high ownership costs, causing the stylish crossover to drop sixty-three point seven percent and erase sixty-four thousand dollars.
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7. Nissan Leaf
The Nissan Leaf made electric driving accessible to everyday commuters starting over a decade ago. Due to older battery cooling tech and rapid range improvements in newer rivals, used Leafs shed sixty-four point one percent of their sticker value over five years.
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6. BMW 5 Series
The BMW 5 Series has long set the gold standard for executive performance and balanced handling. Abundant lease returns on dealer lots cause values to slide sixty-four point seven percent, saving used car shoppers an average of forty-seven thousand dollars.
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5. Maserati Ghibli
Boasting exotic Italian styling and a throaty exhaust tone, the Maserati Ghibli attracts style-conscious drivers. Once off lease, steep repairs and niche demand trigger a sixty-four point seven percent collapse, wiping out over seventy thousand dollars in value.
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4. Infiniti QX80
The Infiniti QX80 delivers brawny V8 towing and plush accommodations for large families. An aging platform and thirsty fuel economy push its five-year depreciation to sixty-five percent, costing original buyers an average of fifty-three thousand dollars.
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3. Tesla Model S
The Tesla Model S redefined modern electric driving with Ludicrous speed and sleek styling. Aggressive price slashes on new models combined with battery advancements knocked older editions down sixty-five point two percent, a fifty-two thousand dollar loss.
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2. BMW 7 Series
From theater screen displays to automated highway driving, the BMW 7 Series showcases BMW's ultimate technology. Complex systems and rapid tech obsolescence drive a sixty-seven point one percent loss, costing original owners sixty-five thousand dollars.
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1. Jaguar I-Pace
Winning World Car of the Year at launch, the electric Jaguar I-Pace combined futuristic styling with sports car agility. Stiff EV competition and software concerns caused it to lose seventy-two point two percent of its value, leading all vehicles nationwide.
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The 20 Most Expensive Cars Ever Sold at Auction, Ranked
From record-setting Grand Prix racers to rare Le Mans legends, these automotive masterpieces commanded tens of millions of dollars under the auction hammer.
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20. Tesla Model Y
Aggressive factory price reductions and rapid electric vehicle adoption pushed the Tesla Model Y down sixty point four percent over five years. Secondhand buyers save an average of thirty-six thousand dollars off original sticker prices.

19. Audi A7
With its sloping roofline and sophisticated cockpit, the Audi A7 turns heads when new. On the pre-owned market, steep luxury maintenance costs cause the sportback to shed sixty point five percent of its value, averaging forty-three thousand dollars.

18. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class leads the automotive world in cutting-edge cabin luxury and driver assist features. That complexity comes at a cost, with models shedding sixty point seven percent over five years, totaling over seventy-one thousand dollars.

17. Land Rover Discovery
Built to conquer rugged terrain while pampering seven passengers, the Land Rover Discovery suffers on the secondary market. Buyer concerns over long-term reliability drag resale values down sixty point nine percent, wiping out thirty-six thousand dollars.

16. Audi A6
As an executive daily driver, the Audi A6 delivers understated refinement and Quattro all-wheel drive. Once factory warranties expire, heavy supply and high servicing expenses trigger a sixty point nine percent drop, averaging thirty-five thousand dollars.

15. Cadillac Escalade
Few vehicles command presence like the Cadillac Escalade, beloved by celebrities and executives alike. Despite iconic curb appeal, large luxury sport utility vehicles depreciate quickly, losing sixty-one percent and fifty-three thousand dollars over five years.

14. Infiniti QX60
The Infiniti QX60 offers quiet family transport and plush leather seating for seven. Competing against crowded rival lineups, the crossover loses sixty-one point five percent of its original price, shedding roughly thirty thousand dollars on the used market.

13. Audi Q7
Featuring virtual cockpit displays and confident all-weather traction, the Audi Q7 appeals to affluent families. However, hefty maintenance outlays and rapid model turnover push its five-year depreciation to sixty-one point six percent, or thirty-seven thousand dollars.

12. Audi A8 L
Audi packs its flagship A8 L with executive rear seating, massaging chairs, and advanced sound dampening. Corporate fleets and wealthy buyers trade them frequently, leading to a sixty-two point seven percent drop, costing original owners fifty-seven thousand dollars.

11. Land Rover Range Rover
The full-size Range Rover combines aristocratic styling with unmatched off-road prowess. Yet it suffers one of the steepest dollar crashes in the automotive industry, losing sixty-two point nine percent of its price, wiping out sixty-seven thousand dollars.

10. Cadillac Escalade ESV
Stretching nearly nineteen feet, the Escalade ESV delivers cavernous luggage room behind three rows of captain chairs. Massive fuel appetite and steep luxury leasing volume cause the extended hauler to shed sixty-two point nine percent, or fifty-six thousand dollars.

9. Tesla Model X
Known for dramatic falcon-wing doors and blistering acceleration, the Tesla Model X captured early electric vehicle buyers. As newer electric crossovers arrived, original models suffered a sixty-three point four percent depreciation hit, losing fifty-three thousand dollars.

8. Maserati Levante
Powered by a Ferrari-built twin-turbo engine, the Maserati Levante sounds like an Italian exotic. Secondhand buyers hesitate over high ownership costs, causing the stylish crossover to drop sixty-three point seven percent and erase sixty-four thousand dollars.

7. Nissan Leaf
The Nissan Leaf made electric driving accessible to everyday commuters starting over a decade ago. Due to older battery cooling tech and rapid range improvements in newer rivals, used Leafs shed sixty-four point one percent of their sticker value over five years.

6. BMW 5 Series
The BMW 5 Series has long set the gold standard for executive performance and balanced handling. Abundant lease returns on dealer lots cause values to slide sixty-four point seven percent, saving used car shoppers an average of forty-seven thousand dollars.

5. Maserati Ghibli
Boasting exotic Italian styling and a throaty exhaust tone, the Maserati Ghibli attracts style-conscious drivers. Once off lease, steep repairs and niche demand trigger a sixty-four point seven percent collapse, wiping out over seventy thousand dollars in value.

4. Infiniti QX80
The Infiniti QX80 delivers brawny V8 towing and plush accommodations for large families. An aging platform and thirsty fuel economy push its five-year depreciation to sixty-five percent, costing original buyers an average of fifty-three thousand dollars.

3. Tesla Model S
The Tesla Model S redefined modern electric driving with Ludicrous speed and sleek styling. Aggressive price slashes on new models combined with battery advancements knocked older editions down sixty-five point two percent, a fifty-two thousand dollar loss.

2. BMW 7 Series
From theater screen displays to automated highway driving, the BMW 7 Series showcases BMW's ultimate technology. Complex systems and rapid tech obsolescence drive a sixty-seven point one percent loss, costing original owners sixty-five thousand dollars.

1. Jaguar I-Pace
Winning World Car of the Year at launch, the electric Jaguar I-Pace combined futuristic styling with sports car agility. Stiff EV competition and software concerns caused it to lose seventy-two point two percent of its value, leading all vehicles nationwide.






