Top 10 Cars with Highest Depreciation Rate

A new car that loses its value faster than most is a problem for owners, but a great deal for those seeking a lightly used model.

A recent study by American research firm iSeeCars.com reveals that the average vehicle depreciates 38.2 percent after three years. Some will be worth less than half of their original value.

What are the top 10 fastest-depreciating cars on the market right now? Interestingly, the entire list is comprised of luxury sedans, which are often leased for three years and then resold in the used car marketplace without an equal amount of customer demand.

10. Audi A6 – 53.3 percent depreciation after three years

9. Cadillac CTS – 53.8 percent depreciation after three years

8. BMW 5 Series – 53.8 percent depreciation after three years

7. Kia K900 – 54.4 percent depreciation after three years
This car is no longer sold in Canada.

6. Lincoln MKZ Hybrid – 54.5 percent depreciation after three years

5. Cadillac XTS – 54.5 percent depreciation after three years

4. Jaguar XF – 54.8 percent depreciation after three years

3. Mercedes-Benz E-Class – 55.4 percent depreciation after three years

2. Lincoln MKZ – 55.6 percent depreciation after three years

1. Acura RLX – 55.8 percent depreciation after three years