Best Resale Value Subcompact SUVs for 2023
The best resale value subcompact SUVs are determined based on analyzing over 3 million vehicles to calculate how much each subcompact SUV model depreciates after 5 years.
The Subaru Crosstrek has the best resale value among subcompact SUVs. The Crosstrek retains 69.8 percent of its value after 5 years, with an average price of $22,985 for 5-year-old models. The Crosstrek's resale value puts it 10.1 percent above the resale value average for subcompact SUVs, which is 59.7 percent.
The Toyota C-HR ranks #2 for best resale value for subcompact SUVs. The C-HR retains 69.1 percent of its value after 5 years, with an average price of $21,160 for 5-year-old models. The C-HR's resale value is 9.4 percent higher than the resale value average for subcompact SUVs.
The Honda HR-V is the #3 ranked subcompact SUV with the best resale value. The HR-V's resale value is 65.8 percent after 5 years with the average price for a 5-year old HR-V being $21,059. Its resale value is 6.1 percent more than the average resale value for a subcompact SUV.
The Subaru Crosstrek has the best resale value among subcompact SUVs. The Crosstrek retains 69.8 percent of its value after 5 years, with an average price of $22,985 for 5-year-old models. The Crosstrek's resale value puts it 10.1 percent above the resale value average for subcompact SUVs, which is 59.7 percent.
The Toyota C-HR ranks #2 for best resale value for subcompact SUVs. The C-HR retains 69.1 percent of its value after 5 years, with an average price of $21,160 for 5-year-old models. The C-HR's resale value is 9.4 percent higher than the resale value average for subcompact SUVs.
The Honda HR-V is the #3 ranked subcompact SUV with the best resale value. The HR-V's resale value is 65.8 percent after 5 years with the average price for a 5-year old HR-V being $21,059. Its resale value is 6.1 percent more than the average resale value for a subcompact SUV.
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5-yr resale value 69.8%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $22,985
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 5.6 / 10
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Value Retention 8.7 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
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5-yr resale value 69.1%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $21,160
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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Value Retention 8.7 / 10
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Safety 9.0 / 10
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5-yr resale value 65.8%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $21,059
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Reliability 5.6 / 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 65.6%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $19,481
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Reliability 6.0 / 10
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Value Retention 8.5 / 10
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Safety 8.0 / 10
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5-yr resale value 64.4%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $20,506
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Reliability 6.1 / 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 61.6%
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Value Retention 8.1 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
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5-yr resale value 61.2%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $24,852
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Reliability 7.1 / 10
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Value Retention 8.1 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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5-yr resale value 58.2%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $17,334
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Reliability 7.2 / 10
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Value Retention 7.7 / 10
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Safety 8.0 / 10
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5-yr resale value 57.9%
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Value Retention 7.7 / 10
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Safety 8.0 / 10
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5-yr resale value 57.3%
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Value Retention 7.6 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
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5-yr resale value 56.8%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $20,993
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Reliability 7.3 / 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 56.7%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $20,263
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Reliability 5.9 / 10
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Value Retention 7.6 / 10
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Safety 9.0 / 10
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5-yr resale value 56.7%
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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 55.6%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $18,482
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Value Retention 7.4 / 10
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Safety 8.0 / 10
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5-yr resale value 55.5%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $19,413
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Reliability 5.7 / 10
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Value Retention 7.4 / 10
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Safety 8.3 / 10
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5-yr resale value 55.5%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $17,002
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Reliability 6.1 / 10
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Value Retention 7.4 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
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5-yr resale value 55.4%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $18,029
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Reliability 5.8 / 10
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Value Retention 7.4 / 10
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Safety 8.0 / 10
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Reliability 6.9 / 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 | 33.3%
The reliability score represents an analysis of iSeeCars' proprietary research on the longest-lasting vehicles.
Value Retention | 33.3%
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 | 33.3%
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).