Top 10 highest depreciating cars for 2025
Valerie Raskovic
Apr 22, 2025
When purchasing a new car, one of the most significant factors to consider is depreciation. Depreciation is the rate at which a car loses its value over time. Depending on the year, make and model of the vehicle you decide to purchase depreciation can have a substantial impact on your overall cost of ownership. Not all vehicles have the same appeal on the used car market as they do when new and for this reason most vehicles depreciate at a different rate. In this article we will provide some insights into which cars have the highest depreciating rates for 2025 and why.
For the top 10 highest depreciating cars for 2025:
- BMW 7 Series
The BMW 7 Series exhibits the highest depreciation rate within the initial five years of ownership. While newer 7 Series models boast cutting edge technology and luxurious cabin finishes, their steep initial costs and escalating service expenses as they age contribute to a rapid decline in resale value on the used car market.
- Maserati Quattroporte
The Maserati Quattroporte is an exhilarating Italian sports car, it is also amongst the highest depreciating vehicles in the US today. The reason has to do with its initial high costs coupled with expensive maintenance and repair costs. Contributing to the problem is its lower-than-average reliability score and complex repair procedures, making this car one of the highest depreciating vehicles within the first 5 years of ownership.
- Jaguar F-Pace
As a brand Jaguar has made some amazing, exquisite vehicles however, it has been on a decline for a long time. The Jaguar F-Pace is amongst the highest depreciating luxury SUVs on the market. Its high initial cost and a reputation for reliability issues has led to rapid depreciation. In addition to the higher-than-average ownership costs the lack of a service and repair infrastructure in the US has also negatively contributed the used Jaguar car prices and overall desirability.
- Tesla Model S
Many electric vehicles (EVs) like the Tesla Model S are known for their high initial costs and rapid technological advancements. As newer models with better features and longer ranges are introduced, older models can lose value quickly. Additionally, we can also speculate that Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk’s involvement in US politics may have also affected the brands image and desirability.
- Maserati Ghibli
Just like the Maserati Quattroporte the Ghibli is also greatly affected by higher-than-average maintenance and repair costs as well as a high initial purchase price. Also, just like the Quattroporte the Ghibli is plagued with advanced tech features that are known for their complexity and unreliability.
- Hyundai Ioniq 5
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is an entry level EV that offers a lot of bang for your buck. The main drawback of this cars futuristic design which can be polarizing amongst used car buyers. Additionally, this car gets mixed reviews for its overall value on the used car market. With better options like the Tesla model 3, the Ioniq 5 is often overlooked and considered second rate.
- BMW X5
The BMW X5 is a luxury, sporty SUV that offers a lot of value to new car buyers. It offers outstanding in-class handling, many high-end features and strong brand recondition. However, the X5 does experience a very high 58% 5-year average depreciation rate. Like many of the other luxury cars on this list the main cause of this is the high initial cost and higher than average maintenance and repair costs.
- Infiniti QX80
As a luxury branch of Nissan, Infiniti has experienced difficulties in the last few years. The brand has failed to innovate and stay ahead of the times and has fallen behind in many aspects. The QX80 is based on the Nissan Armada however, it has far more high-end luxury features and tech that has gained a reputation for reliability issues. Also, considering the fact the QX80 is on average over $25,000 more expensive than the Armada it is no wonder that some people may opt for the Armada over its luxury counterpart.
- Maserati Levante
The Maserati Levante is the third Maserati on our list and just like its counterparts it suffers from the same issues. This sporty SUV may offer exhilarating driving experience but with a 5 year depreciation rate averaging around 57% it is considered generally undesirable on the used car market.
- Jaguar XF
The Jaguar XF is a stunning sedan with gorgeous curves and classy and almost timeless design. However, with the overall unpopularity of sedans in today’s car market coupled with Jaguars well known reliability issues the XF is not very appealing to used car buyers.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a New Car
- Initial Cost: Cars with high initial costs are more likely to depreciate rapidly, especially if they are luxury or high-performance models.
- Residual Value: Research the residual value of the car you are considering. Cars with higher residual values tend to depreciate more slowly.
- Maintenance and Reliability: Cars with high maintenance costs and reliability issues are more likely to depreciate rapidly. Research the car's maintenance and repair history before making a purchase.
- Market Demand: Cars with high demand and a strong resale market tend to depreciate slowly. Consider the car's popularity and resale value in the used car market.
The key to making an informed decision when buying a new car is understanding the depreciation rates of different car models. A fair bit of research can help you make a wise decision.
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