Best Resale Value Electric SUVs for 2025
The best resale value electric SUVs are determined based on analyzing over 3 million vehicles to calculate how much each electric SUV model depreciates after 5 years.
The Toyota bZ4X has the best resale value among electric SUVs. The bZ4X retains 53.5 percent of its value after 5 years. The bZ4X's resale value puts it 18.9 percent above the resale value average for electric SUVs, which is 34.6 percent.
The Lexus RZ 300e ranks #2 for best resale value for electric SUVs. The RZ 300e retains 47.6 percent of its value after 5 years. The RZ 300e's resale value is 13 percent higher than the resale value average for electric SUVs.
The Lexus RZ 450e is the #3 ranked electric SUV with the best resale value. The RZ 450e's resale value is 47.6 percent after 5 years. Its resale value is 13 percent more than the average resale value for a electric SUV.
The Toyota bZ4X has the best resale value among electric SUVs. The bZ4X retains 53.5 percent of its value after 5 years. The bZ4X's resale value puts it 18.9 percent above the resale value average for electric SUVs, which is 34.6 percent.
The Lexus RZ 300e ranks #2 for best resale value for electric SUVs. The RZ 300e retains 47.6 percent of its value after 5 years. The RZ 300e's resale value is 13 percent higher than the resale value average for electric SUVs.
The Lexus RZ 450e is the #3 ranked electric SUV with the best resale value. The RZ 450e's resale value is 47.6 percent after 5 years. Its resale value is 13 percent more than the average resale value for a electric SUV.
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5-yr resale value 0.53498
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Value Retention 8.0 / 10
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Safety 8.0 / 10
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5-yr resale value 0.476457
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Value Retention 7.6 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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5-yr resale value 0.476193
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Value Retention 7.6 / 10
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Safety 9.0 / 10
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5-yr resale value 0.462012
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Value Retention 7.5 / 10
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Safety Not Available
5. Mazda MX-30 EV
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5-yr resale value 0.457153
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Value Retention 7.5 / 10
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Safety 8.0 / 10
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5-yr resale value 0.448549
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Value Retention 7.5 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
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5-yr resale value 0.435345
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Value Retention 7.4 / 10
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Safety 8.0 / 10
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5-yr resale value 0.422091
- Avg 5-yr old price: 18886.802325581397
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Value Retention 7.3 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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5-yr resale value 0.420926
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Value Retention 7.3 / 10
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5-yr resale value 0.408541
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Value Retention 7.2 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
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5-yr resale value 0.406771
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Value Retention 7.2 / 10
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Safety 7.0 / 10
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5-yr resale value 0.405208
- Avg 5-yr old price: 19623.205211726385
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Value Retention 7.2 / 10
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Safety 8.0 / 10
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5-yr resale value 0.401524
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Value Retention 7.1 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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5-yr resale value 0.392452
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Value Retention 7.1 / 10
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5-yr resale value 0.391574
- Avg 5-yr old price: 26303.25329175329
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Value Retention 7.1 / 10
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Safety 9.0 / 10
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Value Retention 7.0 / 10
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Safety 8.0 / 10
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5-yr resale value 0.384247
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Value Retention 7.0 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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5-yr resale value 0.380265
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Value Retention 7.0 / 10
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Safety 9.0 / 10
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5-yr resale value 0.376252
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Value Retention 7.0 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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5-yr resale value 0.37478
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Value Retention 7.0 / 10
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21. Chevrolet Bolt EUV
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5-yr resale value 0.372221
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Value Retention 6.9 / 10
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Safety 8.0 / 10
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5-yr resale value 0.372047
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Value Retention 6.9 / 10
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Safety 8.0 / 10
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5-yr resale value 0.366973
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Value Retention 6.9 / 10
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Safety 9.0 / 10
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5-yr resale value 0.366442
- Avg 5-yr old price: 39746.9758828596
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Value Retention 6.9 / 10
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Safety 8.0 / 10
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5-yr resale value 0.3641
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Value Retention 6.9 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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5-yr resale value 0.363986
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Value Retention 6.9 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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Value Retention 6.8 / 10
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Safety 9.0 / 10
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5-yr resale value 0.352174
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Value Retention 6.8 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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5-yr resale value 0.352161
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Value Retention 6.8 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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5-yr resale value 0.352087
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Value Retention 6.8 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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5-yr resale value 0.350361
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Value Retention 6.8 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
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5-yr resale value 0.34292
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Value Retention 6.8 / 10
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Safety 8.0 / 10
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5-yr resale value 0.342835
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Value Retention 6.8 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
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5-yr resale value 0.341053
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Value Retention 6.7 / 10
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Safety 8.0 / 10
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5-yr resale value 0.33574
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Value Retention 6.7 / 10
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Safety 8.0 / 10
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5-yr resale value 0.332057
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Value Retention 6.7 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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5-yr resale value 0.331663
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Value Retention 6.7 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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5-yr resale value 0.3292
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Value Retention 6.7 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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5-yr resale value 0.318579
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Value Retention 6.6 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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5-yr resale value 0.315253
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Value Retention 6.6 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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5-yr resale value 0.312252
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Value Retention 6.5 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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5-yr resale value 0.303212
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Value Retention 6.5 / 10
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Safety 8.0 / 10
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5-yr resale value 0.303042
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Value Retention 6.5 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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5-yr resale value 0.302959
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Value Retention 6.5 / 10
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Safety 9.0 / 10
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5-yr resale value 0.302758
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Value Retention 6.5 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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5-yr resale value 0.302721
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Value Retention 6.5 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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5-yr resale value 0.300455
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Value Retention 6.5 / 10
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Safety Not Available
48. Audi e-tron
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5-yr resale value 0.296566
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Value Retention 6.4 / 10
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Safety 8.0 / 10
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5-yr resale value 0.295244
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Value Retention 6.4 / 10
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Safety 7.0 / 10
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Value Retention 6.4 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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5-yr resale value 0.280848
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Value Retention 6.3 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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5-yr resale value 0.280832
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Value Retention 6.3 / 10
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Safety 8.0 / 10
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5-yr resale value 0.280805
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Value Retention 6.3 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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5-yr resale value 0.280589
- Avg 5-yr old price: 27140.6081871345
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Value Retention 6.3 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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5-yr resale value 0.279072
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Value Retention 6.3 / 10
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56. Audi e-tron Sportback
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5-yr resale value 0.27282
- Avg 5-yr old price: 29251.0
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Value Retention 6.3 / 10
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Safety 8.0 / 10
57. Audi e-tron S Sportback
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5-yr resale value 0.271505
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Value Retention 6.3 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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5-yr resale value 0.271477
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Value Retention 6.3 / 10
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Safety 8.0 / 10
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5-yr resale value 0.271346
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Value Retention 6.3 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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5-yr resale value 0.271309
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Value Retention 6.3 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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5-yr resale value 0.271119
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Value Retention 6.3 / 10
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Safety 9.0 / 10
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5-yr resale value 0.271037
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Value Retention 6.3 / 10
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Safety Not Available
63. Audi e-tron S
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5-yr resale value 0.270907
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Value Retention 6.3 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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5-yr resale value 0.25818
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Value Retention 6.2 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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5-yr resale value 0.257236
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Value Retention 6.2 / 10
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How We Rank These Cars
iSeeCars analyzed over 3 million vehicles to calculate the resale value for each model after 5 years. The resale value for a given model is based on the difference between the new car MSRP and the equivalent 5 year-old used car price for the model.
Vehicles within a given category are sorted to show the models with the best resale values first. If two cars have the same resale values, then we break the tie by seeing which vehicle has the higher overall iSeeCars Score. Along with resale value, we show comprehensive iSeeCars ratings for each model, because we believe multiple factors should be taken into account when buyers are seeking the best overall vehicle. Two of these additional factors are reliability and safety, both of which are included in our ratings system.
The overall iSeeCars Score is an analysis of these three key factors: reliability, resale value and safety. It is calculated based on the latest research and analysis by our data science team. The data analysis comes from over 12 million new and used vehicles in our Longest-Lasting Cars and 5-Year Depreciation Studies, combined with NHTSA and IIHS Safety Ratings.
Vehicles are scored in three categories:
Reliability
The reliability score represents an analysis of iSeeCars' proprietary research on the longest-lasting vehicles.
Value Retention
The value retention score is based on our data science team's statistical analysis and prediction of 5-year depreciation from MSRP to determine which cars hold their value best, using US Bureau of Labor Statistics data to adjust for inflation.
Safety
The safety score is calculated based on the last five years of crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and incorporates the latest Top Safety Pick information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).