Best Resale Value Luxury Compact Cars for 2023
The best resale value luxury compact cars are determined based on analyzing over 3 million vehicles to calculate how much each luxury compact car model depreciates after 5 years.
The Lexus RC 350 has the best resale value among luxury compact cars. The RC 350 retains 67.7 percent of its value after 5 years, with an average price of $38,232 for 5-year-old models. The RC 350's resale value puts it 14.3 percent above the resale value average for luxury compact cars, which is 53.4 percent.
The Lexus RC 300 ranks #2 for best resale value for luxury compact cars. The RC 300 retains 67.4 percent of its value after 5 years, with an average price of $34,554 for 5-year-old models. The RC 300's resale value is 14 percent higher than the resale value average for luxury compact cars.
The Lexus IS 500 is the #3 ranked luxury compact car with the best resale value. The IS 500's resale value is 61.8 percent after 5 years. Its resale value is 8.4 percent more than the average resale value for a luxury compact car.
The Lexus RC 350 has the best resale value among luxury compact cars. The RC 350 retains 67.7 percent of its value after 5 years, with an average price of $38,232 for 5-year-old models. The RC 350's resale value puts it 14.3 percent above the resale value average for luxury compact cars, which is 53.4 percent.
The Lexus RC 300 ranks #2 for best resale value for luxury compact cars. The RC 300 retains 67.4 percent of its value after 5 years, with an average price of $34,554 for 5-year-old models. The RC 300's resale value is 14 percent higher than the resale value average for luxury compact cars.
The Lexus IS 500 is the #3 ranked luxury compact car with the best resale value. The IS 500's resale value is 61.8 percent after 5 years. Its resale value is 8.4 percent more than the average resale value for a luxury compact car.
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5-yr resale value 67.7%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $38,232
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Reliability 6.0 / 10
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Value Retention 9.4 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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5-yr resale value 67.4%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $34,554
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability 7.0 / 10
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Value Retention 9.4 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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5-yr resale value 61.8%
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability Coming soon
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Value Retention 9.0 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
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5-yr resale value 61.7%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $33,170
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Reliability 9.0 / 10
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Value Retention 9.0 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
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5-yr resale value 59.7%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $27,949
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Reliability 8.7 / 10
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Value Retention 8.9 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
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Reliability 7.6 / 10
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Value Retention 8.8 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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5-yr resale value 57.4%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $26,907
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Reliability 6.0 / 10
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Value Retention 8.7 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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5-yr resale value 56.6%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $38,358
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Reliability 7.7 / 10
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Value Retention 8.7 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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5-yr resale value 55.5%
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Value Retention 8.6 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
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5-yr resale value 53.7%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $27,468
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Reliability 8.3 / 10
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Value Retention 8.5 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
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5-yr resale value 53.2%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $27,409
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Reliability 8.2 / 10
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Value Retention 8.5 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
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5-yr resale value 53.1%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $28,214
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Reliability 7.2 / 10
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Value Retention 8.4 / 10
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Safety Not Available
13. Cadillac ATS
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5-yr resale value 52.3%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $25,750
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Reliability Coming soon
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Value Retention 8.3 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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Reliability 7.7 / 10
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Value Retention 8.3 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
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Reliability 8.5 / 10
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Value Retention 8.2 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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Reliability 8.0 / 10
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Value Retention 8.2 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
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5-yr resale value 51%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $27,889
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Reliability 6.2 / 10
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Value Retention 8.1 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
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5-yr resale value 50.9%
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Value Retention 8.1 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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5-yr resale value 50.9%
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Value Retention 8.1 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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5-yr resale value 50.9%
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Value Retention 8.1 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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5-yr resale value 50.9%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $36,222
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Reliability 7.0 / 10
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Value Retention 8.1 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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5-yr resale value 50.1%
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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 50%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $25,868
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Reliability 5.8 / 10
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Value Retention 8.0 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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5-yr resale value 48.2%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $24,206
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Reliability 7.2 / 10
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Value Retention 7.8 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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Value Retention 7.7 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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5-yr resale value 47.7%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $24,346
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Reliability 8.4 / 10
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Value Retention 7.7 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
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Reliability 8.7 / 10
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Value Retention 7.7 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
28. BMW 3 Series (hatchback)
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5-yr resale value 46.1%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $25,006
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Reliability 8.0 / 10
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Value Retention 7.5 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
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Reliability 8.6 / 10
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Value Retention 6.8 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
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5-yr resale value Not Available
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Safety 10 / 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 | 33.3%
The reliability score represents an analysis of iSeeCars' proprietary research on the longest-lasting vehicles.
Value Retention | 33.3%
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 | 33.3%
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).