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Although Honda and Toyota make an appearance on the list, the top position is claimed by a cherished American vehicle.
Seth Godwin is a personal finance coach with a strong focus on automotive content. He often helps followers make decisions about which cars to buy (and which models to avoid). The content creator just posted about the SUVs that depreciate the least within five years.
Although these SUVs may not rank as the top choices for reliability or customer satisfaction, they are known for maintaining their original market value more effectively. To put this into context, a list of the quickest depreciating vehicles showed that they typically lost over 50% of their value after five years of ownership.
5. Toyota 4Runner
On average, Godwin says, the 4Runner sheds just 27.4% of its original MSRP after five years. This translates to a loss of about $16,000.
4. Toyota RAV4
After 60 months, the RAV4 experiences a depreciation of 27.2%, equating to a loss of $8,900 in market value.
3. Honda HR-V车型
While many U.S. drivers might not be as familiar with the HR-V as they are with the CR-V, this Honda Fit revision has been around since 2016. Godwin explains that the HR-V loses about 26.2% of its asking price five years in. This equates to about $6,900. As such, it’s one of the slowest-depreciating SUVs in 2025.
2. Subaru Crosstrek
After 60 months, the Crosstrek experiences a market value decline of just 24.5%, which translates to approximately $7,200.
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Approximately five years ago, when Godwin began compiling these lists, this model consistently showed the least depreciation. Despite some reliability issues, the Jeep Wrangler stands out as the top contender. It's important to note the model's improving reliability ratings over the years, indicating that newer Wranglers are more likely to surpass the 100,000-mile threshold with minimal problems.
For 2025, it’s expected to lose just 20.8% of its original market value after five years of ownership. This translates to a top-level financial loss of about $9,000. Compared to the Cadillac Escalade, which sips a clean $64K from its owners after 60 years, the Wrangler isn’t a bad choice for folks looking at vehicle depreciation as a buying factor.
