Cars that hold value best in the US: Toyota leads again
The slowest-depreciating cars in the US: why Toyota dominates
Cars that hold value best in the US: Toyota leads again
Find out which cars lose value the slowest in the US. Toyota leads 9 of 14 models; Corolla Cross tops the list. Reliability, low costs beat EVs in used market.
2025-10-27T02:28:37+03:00
2025-10-27T02:28:37+03:00
2025-10-27T02:28:37+03:00
The cars that lose value the slowest in the United States have been named, and Toyota tops the list once again. According to US News, Japanese brands are the strongest at holding their value on the used market. The roster includes 14 models, nine of them wearing Toyota badges — a concentration that speaks volumes about current buyer priorities.The outright leader is the Toyota Corolla Cross, down just 2.63% from its original price over three years. It’s followed by the 4Runner (4.85%), C-HR (4.89%), Subaru Crosstrek (4.90%), and Toyota Tacoma (5.34%). Rounding out the top six is the Ford Mustang at 5.41%. Next come the Nissan Versa, Honda Civic, and Kia Rio.The recipe for the Japanese models’ success is simple: reliability and low running costs. Shoppers are increasingly drawn to vehicles that are easy to resell and demand minimal upkeep. In regions such as Idaho or Montana, cars older than six years already account for more than 70% of the used market, so residual value becomes a deciding factor. In that environment, proven durability tends to outshine short-lived trends.Electric cars are still on the back foot, shedding an average of 13% over three years. Battery degradation and weak demand for used EVs are the main culprits. Experts believe the picture could change as new battery standards arrive.Once again, Toyota shows that steadiness beats fashion, and choosing a car that depreciates slowly looks like one of the smartest moves a buyer can make today.
car depreciation, Toyota, Corolla Cross, 4Runner, Subaru Crosstrek, Tacoma, US used market, reliability, residual value, EV depreciation, low running costs, Japanese brands
2025
Michael Powers
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The slowest-depreciating cars in the US: why Toyota dominates
Find out which cars lose value the slowest in the US. Toyota leads 9 of 14 models; Corolla Cross tops the list. Reliability, low costs beat EVs in used market.
Michael Powers, Editor
The cars that lose value the slowest in the United States have been named, and Toyota tops the list once again. According to US News, Japanese brands are the strongest at holding their value on the used market. The roster includes 14 models, nine of them wearing Toyota badges — a concentration that speaks volumes about current buyer priorities.
The outright leader is the Toyota Corolla Cross, down just 2.63% from its original price over three years. It’s followed by the 4Runner (4.85%), C-HR (4.89%), Subaru Crosstrek (4.90%), and Toyota Tacoma (5.34%). Rounding out the top six is the Ford Mustang at 5.41%. Next come the Nissan Versa, Honda Civic, and Kia Rio.
The recipe for the Japanese models’ success is simple: reliability and low running costs. Shoppers are increasingly drawn to vehicles that are easy to resell and demand minimal upkeep. In regions such as Idaho or Montana, cars older than six years already account for more than 70% of the used market, so residual value becomes a deciding factor. In that environment, proven durability tends to outshine short-lived trends.
Electric cars are still on the back foot, shedding an average of 13% over three years. Battery degradation and weak demand for used EVs are the main culprits. Experts believe the picture could change as new battery standards arrive.
Once again, Toyota shows that steadiness beats fashion, and choosing a car that depreciates slowly looks like one of the smartest moves a buyer can make today.
