Maserati Quattroporte
Hands up if you're a big fan of the Maserati Quattroporte. You'll be in good company — luxury sedans don't get much better than this. A V6 engine capable of reaching 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds? Nice! It's extremely powerful, too. But there's a large black mark against the Quattroporte, folks. Its five-year depreciation rate is awful. The figure comes to 64.5 percent. What a bummer.
Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing
The Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing is both beauty and the beast. Alongside its great looks, this sedan can produce 472 horsepower on the road and hit a top speed of 189 mph. Woah! But can you handle its five-year depreciation rate? It comes to 38 percent.
BMW 7 Series
To say that the BMW 7 Series has exciting engine options feels like an understatement. They're awesome! The turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 is arguably the standout, producing 536 horsepower on the road. Can that save it from a bad depreciation rate, though? Nope. After five years of ownership, it loses over 61 percent of its original value.
Maserati Ghibli
Visually, the Maserati Ghibli can do no wrong. But owning one can be a challenge. Its reliability is questionable, to say the least. And that isn't great for such an expensive car! As a result, the five-year depreciation rate is incredibly steep. We're talking 61.3 percent here. Ouch. Could you stomach that loss?
Jaguar XF
A sedan that's classy and brutal in equal measure, the Jaguar XF continues to turn heads. Its turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine is a real keeper! Yet this luxury car has a heck of a time retaining its value in the long-run. The XF's five-year depreciation rate comes to 57.6 percent.
Audi A7
How can you not be impressed with the Audi A7? This stunning sedan can hit 60 mph in 4.7 seconds, produce over 330 horsepower, and boasts a top speed of 130 mph. You couldn't ask for better specs! It depreciates like crazy, though. Following five years in your care, it loses 57.2 percent of its value.
Audi A6
So how does the Audi A6 compare to the A7? Is it a better bet? That's debatable. This luxury sedan is known for its expensive maintenance bills and iffy reliability. And that only hurts its resale value. The A6 depreciates by a whopping 56.3 percent after five years. Would you still buy one?
Volvo S90
The Volvo S90 ticks a bunch of boxes. It has excellent engine options, an awesome interior, and tons of helpful safety features. Does it retain a chunk of its value after five years, though? Unfortunately not! This sedan depreciates by 55.8 percent in that time. That's painful to hear, right?
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
To call the Mercedes-Benz S-Class luxurious doesn't do it justice, folks. This thing is insane! Every inch of it feels premium and state-of-the-art. The engine options aren't anything to be sniffed at, either. But depreciation is a big problem here. It sheds 55.7 percent of its original value within five years. Oof.
BMW 5 Series
Eye-catching performances? Check. Excellent features? Check. A beautiful exterior? Absolutely! Yes, there's much to love about the BMW 5 Series. But we won't lie to you — the five-year depreciation rate is abysmal. And that's being kind. It loses 55.3 percent of its value. Does our next entry fare any better? Let's find out...
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Do we have any Mercedes-Benz E-Class fans in the house? We thought so. This luxury sedan is really nice — its agility and comfort can't be questioned. But the depreciation rate does raise more than a few eyebrows. 54.6 percent after five years of ownership? Ugh! What a downer.
BMW 5 Series Hybrid
The BMW 5 Series Hybrid is a bit of a beast. It can produce 299 horsepower on the road and has a top speed of 143 mph. Impressive! Mind you, it loses more value after five years than the standard 5 Series model. The depreciation rate comes to 58.8 percent.
Jaguar XJ
We won't beat around the bush here, folks — the Jaguar XJ is a magnificent car. It looks incredible, handles like a dream, and offers some jaw-dropping engine options. There's just one problem, though. It doesn't hold its value for long! The XJ depreciates by 62.1 percent after five years. Talk about a gut-punch.
Tesla Model S
Are you the proud owner of a Tesla Model S? If so, we've got some bad news to share! This electric sedan doesn't have the greatest resale value after five years sitting on your driveway. It depreciates by 55.5 percent in that time. Good luck making a profit on it...
Cadillac XTS
There's not much to complain about the Cadillac XTS. It delivers a smooth ride and offers a lovely interior with plenty of space. But don't rush down to your local dealership just yet. This could put you off! By the five-year mark, the XTS loses 61.2 percent of its value.
BMW 6 Series
With its 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine, the BMW 6 Series doesn't lack power. 443 horsepower is nothing to be sniffed at on the road! But can it outrun a bad depreciation rate? The signs aren't great, folks. The figure comes to 61.1 percent following five years of ownership.
Infiniti Q70
Whether you go for the V6 or V8 engine option, the Infiniti Q70 won't disappoint you on the performance-front. But the same can't be said about its depreciation rate. To put it bluntly, it stinks! This luxury sedan loses 57.4 percent of its original value by the five-year mark. That beats our next entry, though...
Cadillac CT5
Is the Cadillac CT5 a fun car to own? In many ways, yes. It's got fabulous handling, oodles of power, and looks gorgeous. What's not to like here? Simple — the five-year depreciation rate is the stuff of nightmares. 61.9 percent? Even Freddy Krueger would run from that!
Genesis G90 Ultimate
The Genesis G90 Ultimate has an absolutely stonking engine, folks. Its V8 can produce 420 horsepower in full-flight. Don't get too excited, though. This luxury sedan has a major problem when it comes to depreciation. It loses over 64 percent of its value in five years. That's not a typo!
Audi A8 Plug-In Hybrid
If you're looking to make a tidy profit on a luxury sedan, then the Audi A8 plug-in hybrid is one to avoid. We can't stress that enough, folks! Its five-year depreciation rate comes to 65.9 percent. Boy is that steep. Is the next entry in a similar position?
Audi A8
While it might not bleed value like its plug-in hybrid variant, the base model Audi A8 still leaves much to be desired on that front. Despite boasting some cool features and a lovely exterior, it depreciates by 52 percent after five years of ownership. Your poor wallet!
Porsche Panamera
Struggling to tear your eyes away from the Porsche Panamera? We don't blame you! This sedan is absolutely spectacular. Who wouldn't want to drive it? Before you rush out and buy one, though, keep this in mind. After five years, the Panamera loses 46 percent of its value. We can hear your frustrated groans.
Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is more stylish than practical, boasting a stunning look. Would you turn your nose up at it? We didn't think so! But this might give you pause. The car depreciates by roughly 37 percent following five years of ownership. Is that better than our next entrant?
Audi A3
Does the Audi A3 have some plus points? Most definitely. It's got a fantastic fuel economy, handles brilliantly, and looks fabulous. But the depreciation rate? Oh man. It isn't pretty, folks. The sedan model loses an eye-popping 67 percent of its original value by year three. Sheesh.
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
Regardless of the powertrain, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is an exciting sedan to drive. The handling is immense! Does it make for a good long-term investment, though? Probably not. It depreciates very quickly over the first three years. The car loses 45 percent of its value in that time.
Genesis G80
There's no other way of saying it, folks — the Genesis G80 will cost you in the long-term. Yep, despite boasting some excellent features and a superb interior, this luxury sedan can't escape a steep depreciation rate. The five-year figure comes to 54 percent. Yikes.
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe
Looking to make a quick buck on a BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe? Best of luck — you'll be needing it! This sedan loses a chunk of its value in the blink of an eye. After three years, it depreciates by 37 percent.
Audi S3
Owning an Audi S3 isn't a complete drag. Its drivetrain and handling are a couple of standouts. But can those positives make up for a worrying depreciation rate? We're not so sure. A 47 percent drop in value after five years is no small potatoes.
Audi S5
We promise you, folks — this is the last Audi to make the list! The S5 is pretty impressive, offering responsive performances and a comfortable ride. It looks nice as well. Yet the car struggles to retain its value after five years. It depreciates by 43 percent at that stage.
Volvo S60
Is the Volvo S60 a safe, comfortable sedan? No doubt. But can it escape iffy depreciation? It doesn't seem so! Following five years in your care, this vehicle loses 54 percent of its value. Can our next entry beat that figure?
Genesis G70
Polished is probably the best way to describe the Genesis G70. It's such a nice sedan. But will the five-year depreciation rate give you sleepless nights? There's a chance! It loses 48 percent of its value by that point.
Infiniti Q50
From the twin-turbo V6 engine to the smooth transmission, there's a lot to admire about the Infiniti Q50. Yet all the positives get flushed down the toilet once you see the depreciation rate. It's awful! The figure bounces between 50 and 62 percent after just three years. Holy smokes.
Acura TLX
Investing in an Acura TLX comes with risks, folks. The biggest of those is dealing with the sedan's daunting drop in value by the five-year mark. It depreciates by around 51 percent. Could you afford such a dip?
Alfa Romeo Giulia
How many of you guys would say that you love the Alfa Romeo Giulia? A good percentage? Well, we hate to be the bearer of bad news! This stylish sedan sheds value like nobody's business after five years. Its depreciation rate comes to 67 percent. Heartbreaking stuff, right?
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Luxurious, stylish, and a great performer, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a very satisfying sedan to own — until the time comes to sell it! Yep, this car loses a shocking amount of value by the fifth year. We're talking up to 70 percent depreciation here. Oh boy.
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