Best Resale Value Luxury Midsize Cars for 2026
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 65.5 percent of its value after 5 years, with an average price of $80,739 for 5-year-old models. The LC 500's resale value puts it 14.2 percent above the resale value average for luxury midsize cars, which is 51.4 percent.
The Lexus ES 350 ranks #2 for best resale value for luxury midsize cars. The ES 350 retains 64.2 percent of its value after 5 years, with an average price of $31,632 for 5-year-old models. The ES 350's resale value is 12.8 percent higher than the resale value average for luxury midsize cars.
The Lexus ES 250 is the #3 ranked luxury midsize car with the best resale value. The ES 250's resale value is 62 percent after 5 years with the average price for a 5-year old ES 250 being $29,342. Its resale value is 10.6 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 65.5 percent of its value after 5 years, with an average price of $80,739 for 5-year-old models. The LC 500's resale value puts it 14.2 percent above the resale value average for luxury midsize cars, which is 51.4 percent.
The Lexus ES 350 ranks #2 for best resale value for luxury midsize cars. The ES 350 retains 64.2 percent of its value after 5 years, with an average price of $31,632 for 5-year-old models. The ES 350's resale value is 12.8 percent higher than the resale value average for luxury midsize cars.
The Lexus ES 250 is the #3 ranked luxury midsize car with the best resale value. The ES 250's resale value is 62 percent after 5 years with the average price for a 5-year old ES 250 being $29,342. Its resale value is 10.6 percent more than the average resale value for a luxury midsize car.
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5-yr resale value
65.5%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $80,739
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
8.4
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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5-yr resale value
64.2%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $31,632
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
7.4
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.3
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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5-yr resale value
62%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $29,342
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
7.4
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.2
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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5-yr resale value
58.8%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $40,267
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
8.0
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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5-yr resale value
58.5%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $29,228
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
7.9
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 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
7.3
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.8
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
7. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (coupe)
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5-yr resale value
53.7%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $43,686
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
7.8
/ 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
52.5%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $51,652
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
7.6
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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5-yr resale value
51.3%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $32,126
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
7.5
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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5-yr resale value
47.7%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $37,895
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
7.8
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.3
/ 10
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Safety
9.0
/ 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
6.7
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.3
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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
7.3
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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
7.3
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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
7.2
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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
6.8
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.2
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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
7.2
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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
7.1
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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5-yr resale value
44.3%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $48,568
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
19. Maserati Ghibli
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5-yr resale value
44.1%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $35,648
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
6.9
/ 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
44.1%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $32,330
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
6.8
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.1
/ 10
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Safety
7.0
/ 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).