Owning a vehicle in India is a long-term investment that needs to be made, keeping several important factors into consideration. From purchasing cost to maintenance and the expected resale value in the used car market, India's budget-conscious buyers want the most bang for their buck. Successful carmakers understand this and that is why some cars shine brighter than others when it comes to long-term ownership and the market resale value. Here are five such cars in the Indian market that have proven to be a sound investment for buyers and retain a high resale value in 2025.
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Used Car Estimate Parameters:
⦁ For this list, we will estimate the current market value of
a used car based on the assumption that the vehicle is 5 years old, 50,000 km run and features a petrol or diesel engine option.
⦁ Indicative prices will cover the estimated resale price between the entry-level and top-end variants of the car model.
⦁ We will further use a publicly available pricing engine to determine the approximate resale values. Let's begin.
1. Hyundai Creta SUV (Petrol):
⦁ The Hyundai Creta has been one of the most sought-after cars in the mid-sized SUV segment and its popularity continues into the used car segment as well.
⦁ A petrol Creta SUV registered in 2020 with 50,000 km on the odometer can fetch between Rs 8 lakh to Rs 13.00 lakh of fair market price.
2. Maruti Suzuki Swift (Petrol):
⦁ If there is a hatchback more iconic than 'Lord Alto', then it has to be the Maruti Suzuki Swift. The hatchback has been on sale in India for the last 20 years and still manages to bring in big numbers for India's largest carmaker.
⦁ A 2020 registered Maruti Suzuki Swift petrol, which has been run 50,000 km by the first owner, is worth an estimated Rs 4.40 lakh to Rs 7.00 lakh in the pre-owned market. At that price point, the Swift offers good value to its second-time owner as well.
3. Honda City (Petrol):
⦁ When it comes to having a high resale value, Honda cars top the charts due to the brand's reputation for building robust, easy-to-maintain, value-for-money vehicles. The Honda City sedan has been no exception and the model's over two-decade history in India stands as a testament.
⦁ Assuming a 5-year or 50,000 km first-ownership, a 2020 Honda City would be worth an estimated Rs 9.69 lakh to Rs 11.20 lakh in the used car market based on the variant.
4. Mahindra Scorpio (Diesel):
⦁ The Scorpio (now Scorpio Classic) enjoys a cult following among its fans. It is a rugged, old-school diesel SUV that offers seating for 7 and butch looks at a fairly affordable price. This also means that it retains a lot of its value for the first 5 years.
⦁ Even after assuming a 5-year and 50,000 km first-ownership, a 2020 Scorpio diesel is still worth a fair market value of between Rs 11.09 to Rs 14.00 lakh in the pre-owned segment.
5. Toyota Fortuner (Diesel):
⦁ The Fortuner is another SUV that brings in the big bucks in both retail and used car markets. A dream for many, the Fortuner has always been a popular choice for buyers looking for a rugged and dependable SUV in the pre-owned segment.
⦁ A 2020-year Toyota Fortuner with 50,000 km on the odometer can bring in between Rs 25.60 lakh to Rs 33.00 lakh on average for the diesel engine option. The major price difference in the Fortuner is between the 4x2 and 4x4 versions.
Whether you are buying or selling, there are several fair market price calculators that you can use to estimate the resale value of an old car. For new car buyers, this list showcases how investing in the right model can ensure that you receive over 40-50 percent of your initial investment after a typical 5-year ownership period.
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