New cars cost $50K. Here are 10 models that keep the most value

With new cars costing more than $50,000 on average, buyers want to be sure their vehicles will last and retain as much value as possible.

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the average age of a car on U.S. roads is nearly 13 years, meaning people are keeping their vehicles longer than ever.

According to ISeeCars.com, strong demand for used cars since the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in lower depreciation for several models. That has benefited shoppers who paid top dollar for new versions of those cars in recent years.

"This recent reduction in 5-year depreciation rates suggests rising used car demand and/or insufficient supply over the past 12 months," iSeeCars Executive Analyst Karl Brauer said in a statement.

"We’re

not back to pandemic levels, but with used cars retaining more value in every major vehicle segment, there’s clearly been a shift in overall used car value," Brauer continued. "Likely factors include ongoing new car price hikes and drops in consumer confidence, both of which are driving more used car demand."

An average car in the United States loses 41.8% of its value, or $16,571, within the first five years of ownership, according to the group.

The USA TODAY Cars team reviewed ISeeCars' list of the top vehicles with the lowest depreciation rates over the past five years and compiled information about those cars for prospective buyers.

1. Porsche 718 Cayman

Nov 17, 2021; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS on display during the LA Auto Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY NETWORK

2026 starting price: $75,400

Average 5-year depreciation: 9.6%

Average loss from starting price: $6,988

2. Porsche 911

A Porsche 911 and a Lamborghini Aventador are driven towards their display place at the Detroit Auto Show at Huntington Place in Detroit on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026.

2026 starting price: $135,500

Average 5-year depreciation: 11.1%

Average loss from starting price: $15,533

3. Chevrolet Corvette

The 2027 Chevrolet Corvette on the Freedom250 track.

2026 starting price: $71,000

Average 5-year depreciation: 18.7%

Average loss from starting price: $13,365

4. Toyota Tacoma

Toyota Tacoma owners typically owe $7,793 more than their cars are worth at trade-ins, according to Edmunds.

2026 starting price: $32,545

Average 5-year depreciation: 19.9%

Average loss from starting price: $6,426

5. Toyota Tundra

3. 2025 Toyota Tundra (60.9%)

2026 starting price: $41,260

Average 5-year depreciation: 21.2%

Average loss from starting price: $8,746

6. Honda Civic

The Honda Civic Hybrid is the ninth cheapest used small car that is also among the safest vehicles for teen drivers, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and Consumer Reports. Its average used price is around $8,100.

2026 starting price: $24,695

Average 5-year depreciation: 22.9%

Average loss from starting price: $5,828

7. Subaru BRZ

Nov 16, 2023; Los Angeles, CA, USA; The 2025 Subaru BRZ at the LA Auto Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

2026 starting price: $35,860

Average 5-year depreciation: 23.7%

Average loss from starting price: $8,489

8. Toyota GR Supra

10. 2025 Toyota GR Supra (53.7%)

2026 starting price: $58,300

Average 5-year depreciation: 24%

Average loss from starting price: $13,963

9. Toyota RAV4

The Toyota RAV4 GR Sport is the top trim of the plug-in hybrid vehicle.

Starting price: $31,900

Average 5-year depreciation: 25.2%

Average loss from starting price: $7,731

10. Toyota Corolla hatchback

Here we have the Toyota Corolla Hatchback on display at the New York Auto Show during media previews on April 1, 2026. This specific model can vary but starts as low as $24,580.