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When looking for a new vehicle to buy, most don’t consider depreciation, especially if you don’t plan on trading it in. However, this might be a mistake. This can impact several factors, such as how much you could get from insurance in the case of an accident or how much it could resell for once it’s officially labeled a used car. While some vehicles maintain their value well, here are 10 vehicles that lose over 50% of their value over a 5-year period.

Not all cars lose their value, unlike vehicles that have high depreciation

A red 2022 Ford Expedition close up, which is one of the vehicles with the highest depreciation.
2022 Ford Expedition | Ford Media Center

Autoblog quoted an article from iSeeCars which reports that not all vehicles lose their value rapidly. If you’re looking for a vehicle that doesn’t lose depreciation as quickly as others, you should be looking for midsize trucks, sports cars, and fuel-efficient vehicles.

On the other hand, luxury vehicles which cost so much on the lot lose a large part of their value very rapidly. In fact, out of the 10 vehicles we will be discussing, only one of them is not a luxury vehicle. 

1. BMW 7 Series 

The BMW 7 Series has an MSRP ranging from $86,800 to 157,800. However, you need to keep in mind that this gorgeous vehicle will lose 56.9% of that value in just 5 years. In fact, according to iSeeCars, the average price difference from the MSRP is an astonishing $61,923. 

2. Maserati Ghibli 

The Maserati Ghibli looks like the type of car James Bond would be spotted cruising around London in, and the price reflects that. It comes with an MSRP of $77,695 to $115,795. This will diminish quickly. Over a 5-year period, you can expect it to lose 56.3% of its value. That’s an average price difference of $51,168 from the MSRP for the more expensive trims.

3. Jaguar XF

The Jaguar XF is praised for its incredible looks and luxurious interior but frowned upon for its lack of athletic performance. The MSRP ranges from $46,575 to $52,275. Over a 5-year period, you can expect it to lose 54% of its value. This leaves the owner with an average price difference of $36,081.

4. Infiniti QX80 

The Infiniti QX80 may be accused of being a dressed-up Nissan Armada, but it still has a high price tag. In fact, it can cost anywhere from $73,645 to $84,795. Over 5 years, you can expect to lose 52.6%, which means you’ll have an average price difference of $44,265.

5. Cadillac Escalade ESV

The Cadillac Escalade ESV gets a lot of praise for its roomy interior and sharp exterior. However, its price is still very high, with an MSRP ranging from $77,990 to $103,290.  The Escalade ESV will lose 52.3% over 5 years. The average price difference is $55,128.

6. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is legendary thanks to its refinement, luxury, and upscale interior that many rivals can only dream of replicating. It also comes with one of the most expensive prices on this list. The MSRP for the S-Class ranges from $112,150 to $118,750. By the end of 5 years, it will lose 51.9% of its value, leaving owners with a price difference of $65,375.

7. Lincoln Navigator

With three-row seats, tons of cargo room, and a powerful turbocharged V6 engine, there are many things to love about the new Lincoln Navigator. The resale value is not one of them. It has an MSRP ranging from $79,330 to $110,815, but it will lose 51.9% before it hits its fifth birthday. The average price difference is $41,426.

8. Audi A6 

The Audi A6 is a fun ride which won’t leave drivers disappointed. Not until they realize they’re losing  51.5% of the A6’s resale value. The MSRP is $56,995 to $70,595, but it will have a price difference of $33,331.

9. Volvo S90 

The Volvo S90 offers a hybrid option, which is very attractive to those who aren’t ready to go full-on green. The MSRP ranges from $58,095 to $71,595, but it will swiftly lose 51.4%. After this, the average price difference will be $32,321.

10. Ford Expedition 

The Ford Expedition is the only vehicle on this list which isn’t a luxury vehicle. Despite this, it still comes with a hefty price tag of $54-700 to $82,415. It will lose 50.7%, leaving owners with a price difference of $32,674 when it’s all said and done.

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