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The 5 cars that lose the most value after 5 years — and the 5 that depreciate the least

By Ben Kesslen
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You might be in love with the new car you just bought, but if that love doesn’t last, you want to make sure it holds its value when you do go to sell it.

That all depends, though, on what brand you buy.

Extreme Terrain, an off-road vehicle outfitter, analyzed automotive data to see which car brands hold their value the most and which are prone to rapid depreciation.

Continue reading to see which brands are best at holding their value and which are the worst.

5th Worst: Cadillac

After five years, your Cadillac (GM) is likely to lose 52.3% of its value.

4th Worst: Lincoln

After five years, your Lincoln (F) is likely to lose 53.8% of its value.

3rd Worst: Jaguar

After five years, your Jaguar is likely to lose 54.3% of its value.

2nd Worst: Land Rover

After five years, your Land Rover is likely to lose 54.5% of its value.

Worst: Tesla

After five years, your Tesla (TSLA) is likely to lose 54.7% of its value.

5th Best: Subaru

After five years, your Subaru (FUJHY) is only likely to lose 36.4% of its value.

4th Best: Fiat

After five years, your Fiat (STLA) is only likely to lose 36.3% of its value.

3rd Best: Honda

After five years, your Honda (HMC) is only likely to lose 34.8% of its value.

2nd Best: Mazda

After five years, your Mazda (MZDAY) is only likely to lose 34.7% of its value.

Best: Toyota

After five years, your Toyota (TM) is only likely to lose 30.7% of its value.

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