Best Resale Value Midsize SUVs for 2026
The best resale value midsize SUVs are determined based on analyzing over 3 million vehicles to calculate how much each midsize SUV model depreciates after 5 years.
The Toyota 4Runner has the best resale value among midsize SUVs. The 4Runner retains 74.6 percent of its value after 5 years, with an average price of $37,406 for 5-year-old models. The 4Runner's resale value puts it 19.2 percent above the resale value average for midsize SUVs, which is 55.4 percent.
The Toyota Grand Highlander ranks #2 for best resale value for midsize SUVs. The Grand Highlander retains 69.6 percent of its value after 5 years. The Grand Highlander's resale value is 14.2 percent higher than the resale value average for midsize SUVs.
The Jeep Wrangler is the #3 ranked midsize SUV with the best resale value. The Wrangler's resale value is 68 percent after 5 years with the average price for a 5-year old Wrangler being $27,853. Its resale value is 12.6 percent more than the average resale value for a midsize SUV.
The Toyota 4Runner has the best resale value among midsize SUVs. The 4Runner retains 74.6 percent of its value after 5 years, with an average price of $37,406 for 5-year-old models. The 4Runner's resale value puts it 19.2 percent above the resale value average for midsize SUVs, which is 55.4 percent.
The Toyota Grand Highlander ranks #2 for best resale value for midsize SUVs. The Grand Highlander retains 69.6 percent of its value after 5 years. The Grand Highlander's resale value is 14.2 percent higher than the resale value average for midsize SUVs.
The Jeep Wrangler is the #3 ranked midsize SUV with the best resale value. The Wrangler's resale value is 68 percent after 5 years with the average price for a 5-year old Wrangler being $27,853. Its resale value is 12.6 percent more than the average resale value for a midsize SUV.
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5-yr resale value
74.6%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $37,406
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
8.9
/ 10
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Safety
7.0
/ 10
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5-yr resale value
69.6%
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
8.6
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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5-yr resale value
68%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $27,853
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
8.5
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
4. Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
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5-yr resale value
66.3%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $31,797
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
7.7
/ 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
63.7%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $31,323
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
7.7
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.3
/ 10
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Safety
9.0
/ 10
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5-yr resale value
58.8%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $25,903
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
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5-yr resale value
57.4%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $38,351
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
Not Available
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5-yr resale value
57%
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.9
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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5-yr resale value
56.9%
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
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5-yr resale value
55.9%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $26,813
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
7.8
/ 10
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Safety
9.0
/ 10
11. Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
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5-yr resale value
55.7%
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
7.5
/ 10
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5-yr resale value
55.6%
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
7.8
/ 10
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Safety
7.0
/ 10
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5-yr resale value
54.7%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $26,244
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
7.7
/ 10
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Safety
9.0
/ 10
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5-yr resale value
54.5%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $30,593
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
7.2
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.7
/ 10
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Safety
7.0
/ 10
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5-yr resale value
54.4%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $20,984
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
7.7
/ 10
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Safety
9.7
/ 10
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5-yr resale value
53.9%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $25,874
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.7
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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5-yr resale value
53.8%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $24,960
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
7.7
/ 10
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Safety
9.0
/ 10
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5-yr resale value
52.8%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $22,806
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
6.7
/ 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
52.6%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $28,930
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
7.6
/ 10
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Safety
9.0
/ 10
20. Mazda CX-9
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5-yr resale value
52.5%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $24,199
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
7.6
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
21. Chevrolet Traverse Limited
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5-yr resale value
52.4%
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.6
/ 10
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Safety
7.5
/ 10
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5-yr resale value
51.7%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $24,661
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
8.8
/ 10
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5-yr resale value
51.6%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $22,688
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
8.5
/ 10
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5-yr resale value
51.5%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $24,997
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
9.0
/ 10
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5-yr resale value
51%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $23,770
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
7.5
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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5-yr resale value
50.1%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $24,050
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
9.0
/ 10
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5-yr resale value
50%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $25,752
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
7.4
/ 10
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Safety
8.9
/ 10
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5-yr resale value
49.9%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $26,281
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
7.4
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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5-yr resale value
47.3%
- Avg 5-yr old price: $21,762
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
7.4
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.3
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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5-yr resale value
47.1%
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
7.3
/ 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
7.3
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.2
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 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).