You pay big money for a new car, but nothing is forever. When the day comes that you want or need to sell that vehicle, you’ll want to recoup as much of its value as possible.
According to the vehicle research group Kelley Blue Book (KBB), the average 2026 model-year vehicle will likely only retain about 45% of its MSRP (manufacturer’s suggested retail price) five years after leaving the lot.
KBB recently released its latest annual Best Resale Value Awards, and the cars on its top 10 list are projected to retain around 55% or more of their MSRP after five years.
Following is a look at the 2026 vehicles that offer the most bang for your buck, according to KBB, although the ranking omitted models with a low volume of sales unless they were electric, luxury or sports cars.
Cars
The 2026 models in this category that are expected to have the best resale value after five years are:
- Toyota Prius (expected to retain 53.1% of its MSRP after five years)
- Honda Civic (52.5%)
- Toyota Camry (51.9%)
- Toyota GR Supra (56%)
- Acura Integra (43.2%)
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class (36.4%)
- Porsche Taycan (37.8%)
- Tesla Model 3 (35%)
SUVs
The 2026 models in this category that are expected to have the best resale value after five years are:
- Toyota 4Runner (expected to retain 58% of its MSRP after five years)
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class (55%)
- Honda CR-V (53.2%)
- Lexus RX (51.5%)
- Toyota Grand Highlander (50.9%)
- Honda HR-V (50.4%)
- Toyota Sequoia (48%)
- Lexus UX (47.9%)
- Lexus NX (43.2%)
- Rivian R1S (42%)
- Cadillac Vistiq (39.8%)
Trucks
The 2026 models in this category that are expected to have the best resale value after five years are:
- Toyota Tacoma (expected to retain 63% of its MSRP after five years)
- Toyota Tundra (59.9%)
- Ford Maverick (54.1%)
- Rivian R1T (41%)
Minivan
The 2026 models in this category that are expected to have the best resale value after five years are:
- Toyota Sienna (expected to retain 54.3% of its MSRP after five years)
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