Best Resale Value Midsize Cars for 2026
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 Toyota Camry has the best resale value among midsize cars. The Camry retains 68.5 percent of its value after 5 years, with an average price of $22,181 for 5-year-old models. The Camry's resale value puts it 9.7 percent above the resale value average for midsize cars, which is 58.8 percent.
The Honda Accord ranks #2 for best resale value for midsize cars. The Accord retains 68.1 percent of its value after 5 years, with an average price of $22,792 for 5-year-old models. The Accord's resale value is 9.2 percent higher than the resale value average for midsize cars.
The Toyota Camry has the best resale value among midsize cars. The Camry retains 68.5 percent of its value after 5 years, with an average price of $22,181 for 5-year-old models. The Camry's resale value puts it 9.7 percent above the resale value average for midsize cars, which is 58.8 percent.
The Honda Accord ranks #2 for best resale value for midsize cars. The Accord retains 68.1 percent of its value after 5 years, with an average price of $22,792 for 5-year-old models. The Accord's resale value is 9.2 percent higher than the resale value average for midsize cars.
1. Toyota Camry
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5-yr resale value
0.685055
- Avg 5-yr old price: 22181.288171756234
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
7.6
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.4
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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5-yr resale value
0.680756
- Avg 5-yr old price: 22792.265645805594
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
7.5
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.4
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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5-yr resale value
0.625641
- Avg 5-yr old price: 20218.6117274168
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
7.6
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.1
/ 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
Coming soon
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Value Retention
8.0
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
5. Mazda Mazda6
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5-yr resale value
0.598904
- Avg 5-yr old price: 20505.283393501806
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
7.5
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.9
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
6. Kia Stinger
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5-yr resale value
0.57616
- Avg 5-yr old price: 26320.74018126888
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
8.0
/ 10
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5-yr resale value
0.562722
- Avg 5-yr old price: 17952.75
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
7.1
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.7
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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5-yr resale value
0.551508
- Avg 5-yr old price: 17096.054500918555
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
7.2
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.6
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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5-yr resale value
0.529994
- Avg 5-yr old price: 15675.262953367876
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
7.5
/ 10
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Safety
7.6
/ 10
10. Volkswagen Passat
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5-yr resale value
0.525507
- Avg 5-yr old price: 15744.997552019584
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
7.1
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.5
/ 10
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Safety
7.9
/ 10
11. Volkswagen Arteon
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5-yr resale value
0.51787
- Avg 5-yr old price: 22844.253112033195
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
7.4
/ 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).