New cars cost $50K. Here are 10 models that keep the most value

With new cars costing more than $50,000 on average, buyers want to be sure their vehicles will last and retain as much value as possible.

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The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the average age of a car on U.S. roads is nearly 13 years, meaning people are keeping their vehicles longer than ever.

According to ISeeCars.com, strong demand for used cars since the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in lower depreciation for several models. That has benefited shoppers who paid top dollar for new versions of those cars in recent years.

“This recent reduction in 5-year depreciation rates suggests rising used car demand and/or insufficient supply over the past 12 months,” iSeeCars Executive Analyst Karl Brauer said in a statement.

“We’re not back to pandemic levels, but with used cars retaining more value in every major vehicle segment, there’s clearly been a shift in overall used car value,” Brauer continued. “Likely factors include ongoing new car price hikes and drops in consumer confidence, both of which are driving more used car demand.”

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An average car in the United States loses 41.8% of its value, or $16,571, within the first five years of ownership, according to the group.

The USA TODAY Cars team reviewed ISeeCars’ list of the top vehicles with the lowest depreciation rates over the past five years and compiled information about those cars for prospective buyers.

1. Porsche 718 Cayman

2026 starting price: $75,400

Average 5-year depreciation: 9.6%

Average loss from starting price: $6,988

2. Porsche 911

2026 starting price: $135,500

Average 5-year depreciation: 11.1%

Average loss from starting price: $15,533

3. Chevrolet Corvette

2026 starting price: $71,000

Average 5-year depreciation: 18.7%

Average loss from starting price: $13,365

4. Toyota Tacoma

2026 starting price: $32,545

Average 5-year depreciation: 19.9%

Average loss from starting price: $6,426

5. Toyota Tundra

2026 starting price: $41,260

Average 5-year depreciation: 21.2%

Average loss from starting price: $8,746

6. Honda Civic

2026 starting price: $24,695

Average 5-year depreciation: 22.9%

Average loss from starting price: $5,828

7. Subaru BRZ

2026 starting price: $35,860

Average 5-year depreciation: 23.7%

Average loss from starting price: $8,489

8. Toyota GR Supra

2026 starting price: $58,300

Average 5-year depreciation: 24%

Average loss from starting price: $13,963

9. Toyota RAV4

Starting price: $31,900

Average 5-year depreciation: 25.2%

Average loss from starting price: $7,731

10. Toyota Corolla hatchback

Starting price: $24,580

Average 5-year depreciation: 25.5%

Average loss from starting price: $6,220

Keith Laing is an automotive reporter on the National Trending Desk at USA TODAY. Contact Keith at [email protected].

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This story was originally published September 17, 2026 at 3:31 AM.