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Best Resale Value Luxury Large Cars for 2023

The best resale value luxury large cars are determined based on analyzing over 3 million vehicles to calculate how much each luxury large car model depreciates after 5 years.

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The Lexus LS 500 has the best resale value among luxury large cars. The LS 500 retains 53.7 percent of its value after 5 years, with an average price of $50,604 for 5-year-old models. The LS 500's resale value puts it 9.5 percent above the resale value average for luxury large cars, which is 44.3 percent.

The Porsche Panamera ranks #2 for best resale value for luxury large cars. The Panamera retains 52.9 percent of its value after 5 years, with an average price of $66,769 for 5-year-old models. The Panamera's resale value is 8.6 percent higher than the resale value average for luxury large cars.

The Cadillac CTS-V is the #3 ranked luxury large car with the best resale value. The CTS-V's resale value is 49.5 percent after 5 years with the average price for a 5-year old CTS-V being $73,759. Its resale value is 5.2 percent more than the average resale value for a luxury large car.

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What is the luxury large car with the best resale value?
  1. Lexus LS 500
  2. Porsche Panamera
  3. Cadillac CTS-V
  4. Mercedes-Benz S-Class (coupe)
  5. BMW 6 Series (hatchback)
  6. Genesis G90
  7. Mercedes-Benz CLS
  8. Audi RS 7
  9. Buick LaCrosse
  10. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  11. Lincoln Continental
  12. Audi A7
  13. Cadillac CT6
  14. Cadillac CT6-V
  15. Audi S8
  16. Acura RLX
  17. Cadillac XTS Pro
  18. BMW 6 Series
  19. Cadillac XTS
  20. Audi A8 L
  21. Jaguar XJ
  22. Jaguar XJL
  23. BMW 7 Series
  24. Maserati Quattroporte

The Lexus LS 500 has the best resale value among luxury large cars. The LS 500 retains 53.7 percent of its value after 5 years, with an average price of $50,604 for 5-year-old models. The LS 500's resale value puts it 9.5 percent above the resale value average for luxury large cars, which is 44.3 percent.

The Porsche Panamera ranks #2 for best resale value for luxury large cars. The Panamera retains 52.9 percent of its value after 5 years, with an average price of $66,769 for 5-year-old models. The Panamera's resale value is 8.6 percent higher than the resale value average for luxury large cars.

The Cadillac CTS-V is the #3 ranked luxury large car with the best resale value. The CTS-V's resale value is 49.5 percent after 5 years with the average price for a 5-year old CTS-V being $73,759. Its resale value is 5.2 percent more than the average resale value for a luxury large car.

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1. Lexus LS 500

#1 of 24 Luxury Large Cars with Best Resale Value #1 of 6 Best Luxury Large Cars for the Money #1 of 2 Best Japanese Luxury Large Cars
  • 5-yr resale value 53.7%
  • Avg 5-yr old price: $50,604
iSEECARS SCORE

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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8.2 / 10
  • Reliability 8.0 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.5 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $77,385 - $84,235
USED PRICE $43,746 - $80,980
MPG 21 - 22 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 17.0 cu ft

2. Porsche Panamera

#2 of 24 Luxury Large Cars with Best Resale Value #2 of 24 Luxury Large Cars with the Most Cargo Space #2 of 11 Best German Luxury Large Cars
  • 5-yr resale value 52.9%
  • Avg 5-yr old price: $66,769
iSEECARS SCORE

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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7.9 / 10
  • Reliability 7.4 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.4 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $92,400 - $196,800
USED PRICE $55,883 - $123,908
MPG 17 - 20 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 17.6 cu ft
Last new model year: 2019

3. Cadillac CTS-V

#1 of 24 Luxury Large Cars with the Most Horsepower #3 of 24 Luxury Large Cars with Best Resale Value #3 of 24 Most Comfortable Luxury Large Cars
  • 5-yr resale value 49.5%
  • Avg 5-yr old price: $73,759
iSEECARS SCORE

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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7.5 / 10
  • Reliability 6.6 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.9 / 10
  • Safety 8.0 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $86,995
USED PRICE $63,246 - $89,971
MPG 16 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 13.7 cu ft
Last new model year: 2021

4. Mercedes-Benz S-Class (coupe)

#4 of 24 Luxury Large Cars with Best Resale Value #4 of 24 Luxury Large Cars with the Most Horsepower #5 of 11 Best German Luxury Large Cars
  • 5-yr resale value 49.4%
  • Avg 5-yr old price: $82,617
iSEECARS SCORE

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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7.8 / 10
  • Reliability 7.7 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.9 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $131,400 - $173,100
USED PRICE $64,984 - $134,994
MPG 19 - 20 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 10.4 cu ft
Last new model year: 2019

5. BMW 6 Series (hatchback)

#1 of 25 Luxury Hatchbacks with the Most Cargo Space #1 of 24 Luxury Large Cars with the Most Cargo Space #5 of 25 Most Comfortable Luxury Hatchbacks
  • 5-yr resale value 48.3%
  • Avg 5-yr old price: $33,759
iSEECARS SCORE

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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7.4 / 10
  • Reliability 7.1 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.8 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $70,300
USED PRICE $26,536 - $41,994
MPG 23 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 31.0 cu ft

6. Genesis G90

#1 of 1 Best Korean Luxury Large Cars #4 of 11 Most Affordable Luxury Large Cars #6 of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars
  • 5-yr resale value 47.6%
  • Avg 5-yr old price: $36,263
iSEECARS SCORE

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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8.1 / 10
  • Reliability 6.7 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.7 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $88,400 - $98,700
USED PRICE $31,783 - $83,855
MPG 20 - 21 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 10.6 - 12.0 cu ft

7. Mercedes-Benz CLS

#2 of 11 Most Affordable Luxury Large Cars #3 of 6 Best Luxury Large Cars for the Money #6 of 11 Best German Luxury Large Cars
  • 5-yr resale value 46.2%
  • Avg 5-yr old price: $42,627
iSEECARS SCORE

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7.7 / 10
  • Reliability 7.9 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.5 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $76,500
USED PRICE $42,118 - $75,825
MPG 25 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 11.9 cu ft

8. Audi RS 7

#5 of 25 Luxury Hatchbacks with the Most Horsepower #6 of 24 Luxury Large Cars with the Most Horsepower #8 of 24 Luxury Large Cars with Best Resale Value
  • 5-yr resale value 45.9%
  • Avg 5-yr old price: $76,391
iSEECARS SCORE

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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7.2 / 10
  • Reliability 7.1 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.4 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $123,900
USED PRICE $77,333 - $135,810
MPG 17 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 24.6 cu ft
Last new model year: 2019

9. Buick LaCrosse

#1 of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars #1 of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars for Tall People #1 of 7 Best American Luxury Large Cars
  • 5-yr resale value 45.6%
  • Avg 5-yr old price: $23,361
iSEECARS SCORE

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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8.5 / 10
  • Reliability 8.2 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.4 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $29,570 - $47,070
USED PRICE $17,947 - $32,999
MPG 23 - 29 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 14.3 - 15.0 cu ft

10. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

#2 of 24 Luxury Large Cars with the Most Horsepower #4 of 24 Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars #4 of 11 Best German Luxury Large Cars
  • 5-yr resale value 45.4%
  • Avg 5-yr old price: $56,430
iSEECARS SCORE

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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7.8 / 10
  • Reliability 8.3 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.3 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $114,500 - $229,000
USED PRICE $47,426 - $133,328
MPG 14 - 23 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 12.3 - 12.9 cu ft
Last new model year: 2020

11. Lincoln Continental

#2 of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars #2 of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars for Tall People #2 of 7 Best American Luxury Large Cars
  • 5-yr resale value 45%
  • Avg 5-yr old price: $30,569
iSEECARS SCORE

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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8.5 / 10
  • Reliability 8.3 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.2 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $46,305 - $75,470
USED PRICE $23,309 - $48,996
MPG 19 - 21 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 16.7 cu ft

12. Audi A7

#1 of 11 Best German Luxury Large Cars #1 of 11 Most Affordable Luxury Large Cars #3 of 25 Best Luxury Hatchbacks
  • 5-yr resale value 43.9%
  • Avg 5-yr old price: $37,417
iSEECARS SCORE

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8.2 / 10
  • Reliability 7.6 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.0 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $71,200 - $79,750
USED PRICE $34,995 - $66,794
MPG 24 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 24.9 cu ft
Last new model year: 2020

13. Cadillac CT6

#1 of 24 Most Comfortable Luxury Large Cars #4 of 7 Best American Luxury Large Cars #11 of 24 Luxury Large Cars with the Most Horsepower
  • 5-yr resale value 43.7%
  • Avg 5-yr old price: $35,390
iSEECARS SCORE

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6.5 / 10
  • Reliability 5.9 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.0 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $58,995 - $96,495
USED PRICE $28,998 - $56,000
MPG 17 - 21 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 15.8 cu ft
Last new model year: 2020

14. Cadillac CT6-V

#2 of 24 Most Comfortable Luxury Large Cars #5 of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars for Tall People #9 of 24 Luxury Large Cars with the Most Horsepower
  • 5-yr resale value 42.9%
iSEECARS SCORE

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Coming soon
  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 6.8 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $94,895
USED PRICE $58,482 - $84,973
MPG –
CARGO VOLUME 15.8 cu ft

15. Audi S8

#2 of 24 Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars #7 of 11 Best German Luxury Large Cars #8 of 24 Luxury Large Cars with the Most Horsepower
  • 5-yr resale value 42.8%
iSEECARS SCORE

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7.7 / 10
  • Reliability 8.6 / 10
  • Value Retention 6.8 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $120,500
USED PRICE $66,851 - $116,999
MPG 18 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 12.5 cu ft
Last new model year: 2020

16. Acura RLX

#2 of 2 Best Japanese Luxury Large Cars #4 of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars #4 of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars for Tall People
  • 5-yr resale value 42.6%
  • Avg 5-yr old price: $31,708
iSEECARS SCORE

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8.2 / 10
  • Reliability 7.8 / 10
  • Value Retention 6.8 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $54,900
USED PRICE $24,996 - $42,119
MPG 23 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 14.9 cu ft
Last new model year: 2019

17. Cadillac XTS Pro

#4 of 24 Most Comfortable Luxury Large Cars #6 of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars for Tall People #17 of 24 Luxury Large Cars with Best Resale Value
  • 5-yr resale value 41.9%
  • Avg 5-yr old price: $27,850
iSEECARS SCORE

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Coming soon
  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 6.6 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $46,795 - $50,595
USED PRICE $7,780 - $81,900
MPG 17 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 18.0 cu ft
Last new model year: 2019

18. BMW 6 Series

#5 of 24 Luxury Large Cars with the Most Horsepower #7 of 24 Most Comfortable Luxury Large Cars #11 of 11 Best German Luxury Large Cars
  • 5-yr resale value 40.8%
  • Avg 5-yr old price: $41,540
iSEECARS SCORE

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7.0 / 10
  • Reliability 7.1 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.0 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $81,500 - $124,400
USED PRICE $31,111 - $59,875
MPG 20 - 23 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 16.2 cu ft
Last new model year: 2019

19. Cadillac XTS

#10 of 24 Most Comfortable Luxury Large Cars #14 of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars for Tall People #15 of 24 Luxury Large Cars with the Most Horsepower
  • 5-yr resale value 40.5%
  • Avg 5-yr old price: $24,760
iSEECARS SCORE

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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Coming soon
  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 6.9 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $46,895 - $72,995
USED PRICE $18,754 - $33,980
MPG 18 - 22 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 18.0 cu ft

20. Audi A8 L

#1 of 24 Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars #2 of 6 Best Luxury Large Cars for the Money #3 of 11 Best German Luxury Large Cars
  • 5-yr resale value 40%
  • Avg 5-yr old price: $36,198
iSEECARS SCORE

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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7.8 / 10
  • Reliability 8.7 / 10
  • Value Retention 6.9 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $88,900
USED PRICE $38,135 - $75,853
MPG 22 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 12.5 cu ft
Last new model year: 2019

21. Jaguar XJ

#9 of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars for Tall People #12 of 24 Luxury Large Cars with the Most Horsepower #13 of 24 Most Comfortable Luxury Large Cars
  • 5-yr resale value 39.9%
  • Avg 5-yr old price: $38,756
iSEECARS SCORE

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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Coming soon
  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 6.9 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $76,000 - $93,900
USED PRICE $32,471 - $62,200
MPG 18 - 21 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 15.2 cu ft
Last new model year: 2019

22. Jaguar XJL

#10 of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars for Tall People #12 of 24 Most Comfortable Luxury Large Cars #13 of 24 Luxury Large Cars with the Most Horsepower
  • 5-yr resale value 39.6%
  • Avg 5-yr old price: $42,620
iSEECARS SCORE

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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Coming soon
  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 6.9 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $85,500 - $99,900
USED PRICE $37,074 - $64,981
MPG 18 - 21 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 15.2 cu ft

23. BMW 7 Series

#4 of 6 Best Luxury Large Cars for the Money #6 of 24 Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars #7 of 11 Most Affordable Luxury Large Cars
  • 5-yr resale value 38.5%
  • Avg 5-yr old price: $42,329
iSEECARS SCORE

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7.5 / 10
  • Reliability 8.1 / 10
  • Value Retention 6.8 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $96,400 - $121,300
USED PRICE $34,999 - $111,997
MPG 21 - 27 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 19.1 cu ft

24. Maserati Quattroporte

#6 of 6 Best Luxury Large Cars for the Money #7 of 24 Luxury Large Cars with the Most Horsepower #8 of 11 Most Affordable Luxury Large Cars
  • 5-yr resale value 36%
  • Avg 5-yr old price: $44,025
iSEECARS SCORE

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6.5 / 10
  • Reliability 6.5 / 10
  • Value Retention 6.6 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $108,400 - $157,000
USED PRICE $36,991 - $114,132
MPG 19 - 20 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 18.7 cu ft

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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).