Best Resale Value Midsize Cars for 2025
The best resale value midsize cars are determined based on analyzing over 3 million vehicles to calculate how much each midsize car model depreciates after 5 years.
The Honda Accord has the best resale value among midsize cars. The Accord retains 68.5 percent of its value after 5 years, with an average price of $21,945 for 5-year-old models. The Accord's resale value puts it 9 percent above the resale value average for midsize cars, which is 59.5 percent.
The Toyota Camry ranks #2 for best resale value for midsize cars. The Camry retains 68.2 percent of its value after 5 years, with an average price of $21,313 for 5-year-old models. The Camry's resale value is 8.7 percent higher than the resale value average for midsize cars.
The Subaru Legacy is the #3 ranked midsize car with the best resale value. The Legacy's resale value is 62.8 percent after 5 years with the average price for a 5-year old Legacy being $19,136. Its resale value is 3.3 percent more than the average resale value for a midsize car.
The Honda Accord has the best resale value among midsize cars. The Accord retains 68.5 percent of its value after 5 years, with an average price of $21,945 for 5-year-old models. The Accord's resale value puts it 9 percent above the resale value average for midsize cars, which is 59.5 percent.
The Toyota Camry ranks #2 for best resale value for midsize cars. The Camry retains 68.2 percent of its value after 5 years, with an average price of $21,313 for 5-year-old models. The Camry's resale value is 8.7 percent higher than the resale value average for midsize cars.
The Subaru Legacy is the #3 ranked midsize car with the best resale value. The Legacy's resale value is 62.8 percent after 5 years with the average price for a 5-year old Legacy being $19,136. Its resale value is 3.3 percent more than the average resale value for a midsize car.
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5-yr resale value
68.5%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $21,945
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
9.3
/ 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
68.2%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $21,313
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
8.9
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.5
/ 10
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Safety
9.0
/ 10
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5-yr resale value
62.8%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $19,136
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
8.1
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.2
/ 10
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Safety
9.0
/ 10
4. Mazda Mazda6
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5-yr resale value
62.1%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $20,420
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
8.1
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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5-yr resale value
58.6%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $16,387
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
7.9
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.9
/ 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
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.9
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
7. Ford Fusion
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5-yr resale value
57.7%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $16,456
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
7.9
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
8. Volkswagen Passat
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5-yr resale value
56.9%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $16,721
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
7.9
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.8
/ 10
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Safety
9.7
/ 10
9. Kia Optima
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5-yr resale value
56.9%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $15,963
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
7.8
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
10. Kia Stinger
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5-yr resale value
56.9%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $27,312
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
7.8
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
11. Volkswagen Arteon
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5-yr resale value
56.7%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $23,004
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
7.8
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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5-yr resale value
56.3%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $16,578
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
7.8
/ 10
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Safety
8.6
/ 10
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5-yr resale value
54%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $17,635
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
7.6
/ 10
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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
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).