It is common knowledge that cars quickly lose their value after purchase. Are you still looking for a car that retains its value? Below is a list of 10 cars that depreciate the least after 3 years. This research was carried out by the British consumer association WhatCar. As expected, most of them are more expensive cars, so you have to pull out your wallet to get a car of value from the top 10!
Depreciation of car
Depreciation is probably not at the top of your list of concerns when buying a new car, but it is certainly important to think about as it is usually more than all the fuel, tax and maintenance bills put together.
10: Range Rover
The latest generation Range Rover has just gone on sale and like its predecessor, it is a hugely comfortable, refined and desirable luxury SUV. Demand is high and waiting times are long, making it easy to understand why the new Range Rover is expected to hold its value so well. After three years, this car is expected to retain 75.3 percent of its new value.
9: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Thanks to its high tailgate and narrow boot, the CLA Shooting Brake is far from the most practical estate car, but thanks to its attractive interior, powerful engines and good driving experience, it has a lot of appeal. After three years, the value will still be around 75.8 percent of the new value.
8: Volkswagen California
This van has become increasingly popular recently and is always a safe investment. After three years, this popular motorhome is still worth 78.1 percent of its new value.
7: Range Rover Evoque
At seven is the Range Rover Evoque with 79.3 per cent. As with the full-size Range Rover, demand for the 'mini-me' Range Rover Evoque is very high. It helps that it drives well, is nice inside and also reasonably practical. The entry-level version of the 2.0-litre D165 diesel engine retains its value best.
6: Porsche Macan
With 80.5 per cent, the Porsche Macan is in sixth place. The Macan is one of the most entertaining sports SUVs on the market, but when equipped with air suspension, it can transform from a comfortable cruiser into a beast at the push of a button. Add to that a high-quality interior and the sought-after Porsche emblem, and it's not hard to see why it's on this list.
5: Porsche 718 Boxster Syder
At 5 is the Porsche 718 Boxster Syder with 81.3 per cent value retention after 3 years. All Boxsters are great to drive, but the Spyder version is especially compelling thanks to its bespoke suspension and the glorious sound the 4.0-litre in-line six-cylinder makes. Yes, it will cost you a lot of money upfront, but you'll get a lot of it back when you sell it.
4: Volkswagen Multivan
The Volkswagen Multivan is in fourth place with 82.8 per cent. The Volkswagen Multivan is one of the more expensive choices in the MPV class, but it is a vehicle that holds its value very well, especially in the 1.4 TSI eHybrid Life version.
3: Porsche 718 Cayman
With 83.6 per cent, the Porsche 718 Cayman is in the top 3. The Porsche 718 Cayman is great to drive, especially with the 4.0-litre engine in the GTS and GT4, which revs up to a heady 8000 rpm. However, the latter is the model that retains its value the best, offering 20 hp more than the GTS.
2: Lamborghini Urus
The Lamborghini Urus is one of the most exotic SUVs on sale, combining stunning speed with enough functionality to be useful every day. And it even makes financial sense, as the car is very stable in value. This car ranks 2nd with a value retention of 85.9 after 3 years.
1: Porsche 911
At number 1 is the Porsche 911, the king of value retention. After 3 years, this car is still worth 86.3 of its new value. In every respect, the Porsche 911 is an exciting sports car. The GT3 variant takes things to another level, however, as it combines sublime handling with extreme performance and has one of the best sounding engines ever built. All of this means that demand greatly exceeds supply, and it has the highest trade-in value of any car for sale today.
Which car is on your list? Let us know in the comments!
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