Best Resale Value Sports Cars for 2024
The best resale value sports cars are determined based on analyzing over 3 million vehicles to calculate how much each sports car model depreciates after 5 years.
The Toyota 86 has the best resale value among sports cars. The 86 retains 77.5 percent of its value after 5 years, with an average price of $24,761 for 5-year-old models. The 86's resale value puts it 8.2 percent above the resale value average for sports cars, which is 69.3 percent.
The Toyota GR86 ranks #2 for best resale value for sports cars. The GR86 retains 76.6 percent of its value after 5 years. The GR86's resale value is 7.3 percent higher than the resale value average for sports cars.
The Subaru BRZ is the #3 ranked sports car with the best resale value. The BRZ's resale value is 75.7 percent after 5 years with the average price for a 5-year old BRZ being $24,031. Its resale value is 6.4 percent more than the average resale value for a sports car.
The Toyota 86 has the best resale value among sports cars. The 86 retains 77.5 percent of its value after 5 years, with an average price of $24,761 for 5-year-old models. The 86's resale value puts it 8.2 percent above the resale value average for sports cars, which is 69.3 percent.
The Toyota GR86 ranks #2 for best resale value for sports cars. The GR86 retains 76.6 percent of its value after 5 years. The GR86's resale value is 7.3 percent higher than the resale value average for sports cars.
The Subaru BRZ is the #3 ranked sports car with the best resale value. The BRZ's resale value is 75.7 percent after 5 years with the average price for a 5-year old BRZ being $24,031. Its resale value is 6.4 percent more than the average resale value for a sports car.
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
9.1
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Safety
Not Available
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5-yr resale value
76.6%
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
9.1
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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5-yr resale value
75.7%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $24,031
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
9.0
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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5-yr resale value
75%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $30,801
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
8.0
/ 10
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Value Retention
9.0
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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5-yr resale value
73.8%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $31,515
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
8.9
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
6. Hyundai VELOSTER N
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5-yr resale value
72%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $21,547
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
8.8
/ 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
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Value Retention
8.6
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Safety
Not Available
8. FIAT 124 Spider
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5-yr resale value
68.7%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $23,258
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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
Coming soon
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Value Retention
8.6
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Safety
Not Available
9. Nissan 370Z (coupe)
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5-yr resale value
68.1%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $30,163
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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
8.0
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.5
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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5-yr resale value
68%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $28,990
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
8.5
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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5-yr resale value
66.5%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $24,212
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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
8.0
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.4
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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5-yr resale value
65.5%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $25,880
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
6.3
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.4
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
13. Nissan 370Z (convertible)
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5-yr resale value
63.8%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $33,105
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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
7.1
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.3
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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5-yr resale value
62.2%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $27,033
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
8.2
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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5-yr resale value
56.5%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $24,703
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
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).