Best Resale Value Luxury Midsize Cars for 2024
The best resale value luxury midsize cars are determined based on analyzing over 3 million vehicles to calculate how much each luxury midsize car model depreciates after 5 years.
The Lexus LC 500 has the best resale value among luxury midsize cars. The LC 500 retains 62.3 percent of its value after 5 years, with an average price of $72,331 for 5-year-old models. The LC 500's resale value puts it 14 percent above the resale value average for luxury midsize cars, which is 48.3 percent.
The Lexus ES 350 ranks #2 for best resale value for luxury midsize cars. The ES 350 retains 58.9 percent of its value after 5 years, with an average price of $30,428 for 5-year-old models. The ES 350's resale value is 10.6 percent higher than the resale value average for luxury midsize cars.
The Lexus GS 300 is the #3 ranked luxury midsize car with the best resale value. The GS 300's resale value is 56 percent after 5 years. Its resale value is 7.7 percent more than the average resale value for a luxury midsize car.
The Lexus LC 500 has the best resale value among luxury midsize cars. The LC 500 retains 62.3 percent of its value after 5 years, with an average price of $72,331 for 5-year-old models. The LC 500's resale value puts it 14 percent above the resale value average for luxury midsize cars, which is 48.3 percent.
The Lexus ES 350 ranks #2 for best resale value for luxury midsize cars. The ES 350 retains 58.9 percent of its value after 5 years, with an average price of $30,428 for 5-year-old models. The ES 350's resale value is 10.6 percent higher than the resale value average for luxury midsize cars.
The Lexus GS 300 is the #3 ranked luxury midsize car with the best resale value. The GS 300's resale value is 56 percent after 5 years. Its resale value is 7.7 percent more than the average resale value for a luxury midsize car.
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5-yr resale value
62.3%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $72,331
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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Reliability
7.0
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.2
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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5-yr resale value
58.9%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $30,428
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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Reliability
9.0
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.9
/ 10
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Safety
9.0
/ 10
3. Lexus GS 300
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5-yr resale value
56%
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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Reliability
9.1
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.8
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
4. Lexus GS F
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5-yr resale value
56%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $43,435
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
8.1
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.8
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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5-yr resale value
56%
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
9.2
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.8
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
6. Lexus GS 350
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5-yr resale value
55.7%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $34,775
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
9.0
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.7
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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5-yr resale value
53.5%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $38,364
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
7.7
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.6
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
8. Buick Regal Sportback
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5-yr resale value
52.9%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $19,833
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.6
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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5-yr resale value
52.1%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $52,622
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.5
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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Reliability
7.2
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.5
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
11. Lincoln MKZ
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5-yr resale value
49%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $22,783
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Reliability
8.5
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.3
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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5-yr resale value
48.8%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $27,372
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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
5.9
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.3
/ 10
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Safety
9.0
/ 10
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5-yr resale value
48.1%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $33,890
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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Reliability
8.3
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.3
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
7.6
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.1
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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5-yr resale value
45.9%
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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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.1
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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5-yr resale value
45.8%
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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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.1
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
7.3
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.1
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
7.6
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.1
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.0
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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5-yr resale value
44.2%
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.0
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.0
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
22. INFINITI Q70L
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5-yr resale value
43.3%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $28,657
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.0
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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Reliability
7.2
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.0
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
24. Cadillac CTS
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5-yr resale value
43%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $25,077
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
7.9
/ 10
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Value Retention
6.9
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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5-yr resale value
42.9%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $28,070
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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Reliability
8.2
/ 10
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Value Retention
6.9
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
8.3
/ 10
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Value Retention
6.9
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
27. INFINITI Q70
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5-yr resale value
42.6%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $25,294
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
6.9
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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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Reliability
7.7
/ 10
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Value Retention
6.9
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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5-yr resale value
37.7%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $32,153
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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Reliability
5.9
/ 10
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Value Retention
6.6
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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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).