The Slowest Depreciating Cars 2025

One of the main factors in deciding which car to buy next can be how much it will depreciate, or its residual value. The ability for a car to hold on to its value better can result in everything from lower payments on your finance package, greater bargaining during part exchanging or greater equity and cash back in your pocket when it comes time to sell.

With that in mind, a car that holds on to its value better than others can make your buying decision easier and could sway your decision between which particular make or model you are looking to purchase. To work out which cars hold on to their residual value better, we need to look at how much percentage of that value is retained after the industry average of 3 years and 36,000 miles after the car was bought when new.

Data from the CDL Vehicle Information Services states that the average value retained regardless of fuel type for new cars is 47.7% based upon their part-exchange value after 3 years and 36,000 miles covered. However, when this is converted to retail values, the average residual value of an EV is over 15% lower than the average retained value of combustion engine vehicles, according to data from Auto Trader. With the number of brand-new combustion engine vehicles available diminishing over the coming years, is this divide likely to widen even further? Only time will tell.

So as we approach half way through the year, just what are the Top 10 Slowest Depreciating Cars so far in 2025:

10 – Mercedes Benz GLE Coupe

The SUV range from Mercedes Benz has something for everyone, with no fewer than 15 different models listed on their website at time of writing. Discounting the electric variants the line up still consists of the GLA, GLB, GLC Coupe, GLC, GLE Coupe, GLE, GLS, Maybach GLS and the legendary G-Class. Sticking to the model right in the middle of all that in terms of price and size is the GLE Coupe, a very popular choice on UK roads and with good reason. The sportier coupe body style mixed with the usual Mercedes blend of luxuriousness, comfort and technology, the GLE Coupe does it all, including fighting off depreciation remarkably well.

Even the GLE Coupe range on its own caters for all types of drivers. From frugal diesel models to efficient hybrid variants and even the lairy GLE 63 S AMG model, you can have your GLE Coupe just the way you want it. Prices start at over £81,000 for the GLE 350 diesel hybrid and almost double by the time you get the to 634HP AMG version that can rival most sports cars, for acceleration at least. Though whichever version you choose it remains a stylish and accomplished vehicle whatever you’re looking for from your SUV.

Despite its starting price of just over £81,000 the GLE Coupe manages to retain almost 61% of its price when new, meaning after 3 years and 36,000 miles it has a resale value of just over £50,000. Hybrid and AMG versions are likely to be in higher demand due to the former’s desirability amongst those reluctant to switch to full EV power for now and the latter due to rarity and appeal to performance SUV fans. So despite the sheer number of SUV possibilities from the Mercedes Benz brand, the GLE stands out as one of the more sensible buying decisions when it comes time to move on to your next vehicle.

9 – Porsche Macan

The Macan has been one of Porsche’s biggest selling models since its introduction, in fact since 2014 they have sold over half a million globally. With the popularity of SUV’s at an all-time high and the fact that Porsche have ensured that the Macan is one of the most enjoyable to drive means it is easy to see why they sell so well. It was also one of our most funded cars last year for our customers too, with 130 Macan models funded in 2024 alone making it our 7th most popular vehicle.

What is interesting however is the fact that despite the latest Macan switching to EV only, in the UK and North America in particular the combustion engine variant remains on sale for the foreseeable future. It is that petrol engine version that makes it into 9th place for the slowest depreciating cars at the moment, despite the appeal of the all-new electric variant. With many manufacturers backtracking on their EV plans, there has even been talk of Porsche launching a combustion engine variant of their all new Macan to run alongside the originally planned EV-only updated version.

With the range starting at just under £56,000, the smallest of Porsche’s SUVs retains 63% of its value after 3 years and 36,000 miles, resulting in a value of just over £35,000. It is the base Macan T with the smallest 2.0-litre petrol engine which also sees the best return on your initial purchase, shunning the demand and features of the S or GTS in favour of simplicity and ease. Interestingly the electric variant is also one of the slowest depreciating EV’s on the market, but its 59.4% value retained cannot compete with the petrol version for residual value. With the combustion engine variant potentially on limited time as a brand-new vehicle, this could also mean that it holds on to its value better than ever over the next few years.

8 – Dacia Duster

Who would have thought that amongst this array of prestige cars from some of the most sought after brands in the automotive industry there would be a cheap affordable car also included. With the prices of most things, but in particular new cars, rising at a considerable rate recently, perhaps it isn’t too surprising that an affordable alternative is highly sought after. Despite being founded in 1966 Dacia was only popular in Eastern Europe, in particular home country, Romania. Following acquisition and a rebrand in 2008 by now parent company Renault, the brand was slated to be sold across the whole of Europe and in 2013 came to our shores.

With the popularity of SUV’s in recent years it is hardly surprising that the Duster is one of the brand’s most popular models. In fact, it is second only to the Sandero and is responsible for almost a quarter of all Dacia’s ever sold since the company formed, some 2.4 million vehicles. Despite the range starting at just £18,850, it comes with impressive off-road capability, room for all the family and their luggage, the latest third generation of Duster even comes with a touchscreen display, lane keep assist, traffic sign recognition, cruise control, hill start assist, parking sensors, tyre pressure monitoring and much more, all as standard.

Such value for money means that the demand for the model has continued to rise and the strong residual values reflect that. The Duster’s ability to offer such slow depreciation mans that in 3 years and 36,000 miles when you come to part exchange your vehicle you will have lost on average just £6,870. That works out at just 36.7% of the value and a residual value of 63.3%. It just goes to show that even though you are saving money in the first place, doesn’t mean you are sacrificing the value that will be left in the car when it comes time to sell it.

7 – Toyota Land Cruiser

The Land Cruiser is a model that has in one way or another been on sale for nearly 75 years. With more than 10 million vehicles sold over that time there have been 15 different model iterations across Light-Duty, Heavy-Duty and Station Wagon. Though incredibly the heavy-duty version is only on its 3rd generation in that time, the latest J70 model has been on sale and merely facelifted since 1985, the ’40 Series’ before that was replaced after a mere 25 years. It is the Light-Duty however that is the only one aimed at luxury and more of a focus on-road capability, and the one that has undergone the biggest overhaul for the all-new model.

Many of the latest models on the market have looked to their past for styling and design inspiration. There are plenty of brands that have at least one or two ionic past models that still have large followings, but only the very best can use that appeal when they are launching a brand-new model that is heavily influenced by a legendary vehicle. For the latest smaller iteration, Toyota have drawn on the appeal of the G-Class, Defender and even the Suzuki Jimny and much like a lot of manufacturers these days have gone all retro-modern.

The new for 2024 Land Cruiser is widely regarded as the best performing on the road there has ever been. Along with its iconic Land Cruiser of ‘days gone by’ inspired styling it also is seen as the best looking and the perfect model to take on the appeal of the latest Defender. With a starting price of £75,000 the Land Cruiser isn’t exactly cheap, but what premium cars are these days? Happily however thanks to its appeal and demand, not only is it unavailable to buy on the Toyota website for now, it is also as a result holding its value remarkably well on the pre-owned market. A 3 year old model that has covered 36,000 miles would be expected to hold on to just under £48,000 of its value, an impressive 64%.

6 – Bentley Flying Spur

Large executive saloons generally do not hold on to their value that well, however the saloon version of the ever-popular Continental GT certainly goes against that theory. Whilst it may start off more expensive than rivals from Mercedes, Audi, Porsche and BMW it offers greater luxury, a more upmarket image and the upmost in refinement, but also manages to hold on to its value better despite the original higher purchase cost. With the recent announcement of the forthcoming hybrid assisted Continental GT and expected Flying Spur variant, now could be the perfect time to get your hands on the current purely combustion engine powered model.

Despite the reputation for large luxurious saloon cars losing their value in quite considerable amounts over relatively short periods of time, the Flying Spur manages to do quite the opposite. With the price of the model starting at over £175,000, a loss of more than £60,000 after 3 years and 36,000 miles sounds like a lot of money to lose. However when that works out to be just 34.4% of the original value, a retention of 65.6%, the Flying Spur has actually outperformed many of the models seen on last year’s countdown, climbing from 10th to 5th best performing over the past 12 months.

5 – Porsche 911

It is not surprising to see the Porsche 911 at the top of the list, the popular sports car is also our most popular funded model by our customers and has been for the past few years. The 992 generation may be coming up to 7 years old now, but the mid-cycle facelift ensures it remains at the very top of its game. 911 models of any age are always sought after prospects and values across the model range hold their value extremely well, especially compared to their rivals.

Porsche owners and buyers are some of the most fastidious when it comes to looking for the perfect specification to ensure their 911 is exactly the way they want it. From the options that merely make the car look just right, to the ones that make it perform better on the road or around a racetrack, for some it just has to have the right boxes ticked. As a result, the 911 remains a very in demand model especially those with all the right equipment.

A well specified 911, perhaps a GTS or Targa, or perhaps a GT3 is the best chance of seeing the most return on your original purchase price. With a reasonable specification GTS or a sought after GT3 costing around the £150,000 mark, it manages to retain around 68% of its value after 3 years and 36,000 miles, with a part exchange price of a little over £100,000. Whilst losing nearly £48,000 of the value isn’t small change, it does outperform its competitors and retains the brand’s reputation for appeal and depreciation busting residiuals.

4 – Mercedes Benz G-Class

The G-Class has always been a formula that shouldn’t work yet something that is always a desirable prospect. The utilitarian looks and retro styling mixed with the latest technology and Mercedes Benz luxury seems like a strange blend, but in the G-Class it just works and is as popular as ever. Originally a vehicle for the military to drive across the roughest of terrain, the latest version of the G-Class couldn’t be further from its basic roots and is more likely to be seen on the roads of the most upper-class high streets than showing off its off-road capability.

Whereas most people assume a G-Class is the rumbling G63 AMG powerhouse, there are other G-Class’s in the line up. The recent introduction of an all-electric G-Class was intended to help boost sales hover there has been many recent news stories that have said quite the opposite. If anything it has in fact pushed more people to purchase the combustion engine variants while they still can. As well as the burbling AMG monster, there is the G450 Diesel variant and the G500 for those looking for not quite the full-fat AMG offering. It is however the 605hp G63 that retains its value the best from the range.

Aside from the sought after ‘Magno Edition’ and the ‘Manufaktur Edition’ it is a well-specified ‘base’ G63 AMG that will see the most residual value retained. With a few options added there isn’t much change from £200,000 for the ultimate AMG-SUV experience. Using an average of around £195,000 a 3-year-old G-Class with 36,000 miles covered should expect to retain around £130,000 of its value, showcasing almost 68% of its value remaining. With its retro looks and bellowing V8 soundtrack the ultimate G-Class experience might not be around for much longer yet demand looks like it is only going to increase until then.

3 – Land Rover Defender

Whether the following of the ‘original’ Land Rover Defender are the same that are fans of the ‘new’ model remains to be seen, but the demand for the new version is surely something even Land Rover themselves would not have predicted. Despite selling in their tens of thousands the demand for the Defender means that residual values remain strong. The perfect blend of unmatched off-road ability with on-road comfort and capability as well as just enough retro styling hints and utilitarian influences ensures the Defender is as popular as ever.

With the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport about to receive an all-electric version imminently, so far there hasn’t been talk of the same treatment for the Defender. That will surely have to wait until an all new version arrives meaning that the 2025 Defender, apart from some very minor revisions, looks the same as it did when it was first delivered in early 2020. Sure there are a growing number of special editions like the flagship Defender Octa, the Sedona Edition and the recently unveiled Trophy Edition, but the fact that it largely looks the same as it did when it was launched is only going to help when it comes to resale values.

As a result of the consistency of the model, the Defender remains the brand’s best performing when it comes to depreciation. With plenty of trim levels, engine sizes and indeed car sizes to choose from, there is a Defender for everyone. The 5-door Defender 110 in a high specification and with the petrol-hybrid powertrain are the best at retaining their value. In well-equipped X-Dynamic HSE with a few options, your Defender will cost around £86,000 and thanks to the ‘cool-factor’ and the popularity of hybrids right now, a 3-year old model with 36,000 miles covered will have a part-exchange value of just under £60,000. That means a retention of almost 69%, good enough for a very respectable third place in our list.

2 – Porsche 718 Cayman

Serial depreciation retaining champions Porsche appear on our list for the third time. Often overshadowed by its bigger brother, the GT3 RS, its equally impressive sibling the 718 Cayman GT4 RS is one of the finest sports cars money can buy. The GT4 RS is seen by many as a final swansong for the combustion engine variant of the popular sports car, and a demonstration of what their decades of motorsport engineering can achieve. The soon to arrive updated 718 Cayman and Boxster were scheduled to be EV-only following in the footsteps of the latest Macan, but it seems Porsche are doubting that decision and may make a U-turn before the planned late 2025 announcement.

With 500hp from a naturally aspirated 4.0-litre flat-six engine borrowed from the GT3, a top speed of almost 200mph and a complete overhaul of everything from the aerodynamics to the weight saving and the suspension set up means the GT4 RS is a seriously capable vehicle. Its reputation combined with its rarity and the fact that not even Porsche will sell the car to just anyone, means that the GT4 RS is one of the slowest depreciating cars money can buy right now.

The starting price of a GT4 RS is £128,000 yet demand and expectation for this driver’s car meant that for many months after was selling for considerably over list price. Data says that after 3 years and 36,000 miles the part-exchange value is very nearly 70% of the original list price at just under £90,000, yet try to find one for sale at anywhere near that price and you will be sadly disappointed. Even at that price a quick search on Auto Trader at time of writing shows that even the earliest 2023 examples, albeit it with an extensive specification, are for sale at around the original base list price. A car in high demand indeed.

1 – Lamborghini Urus

If any car could be described as the ‘perfect one car garage’ it would be the Lamborghini Urus. Comfortable, luxurious, spacious, laden with the latest technology, genuine off-road and all-weather ability, oh, and it can genuinely hold a candle to a supercar on the road or around a track. The Urus defies what is possible when it comes to maximum performance and capability in a vehicle that is so impressive it makes you wonder why those who can afford one would buy anything else. There is a reason why the model has become the brand’s biggest selling vehicle of all-time and in the shortest time too.

With a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 producing 660hp, or almost 800hp in the hybrid assisted Urus SE, the Urus may have supercar rivalling acceleration, but it is the way it handles that impresses the most. The way it handles that power, weight and high driving position you would swear that is some genuine magic going on. The model was called the ‘world’s first Super-SUV’ by Lamborghini when it was launched and they certainly have a point. The fact that since then they have merely honed its performance and increased its capabilities means that it is quite the spectacle no matter what type of situation you find yourself in.

It may not offer much change from £200,000 when new, especially once you have had a play with the extensive options list and endless range of colours and finishes, but the appeal and desirability of the Urus ensures no other car can match it for holding on to its residual value after 3 years and 36,000 miles. On paper it may show that the value has dropped by a considerable £45,000 during that time, but in terms of percentage of value it retains it still blows the others away with 75% of its residual value remaining. With Lamborghini remaining relatively secretive about their future electrification plans, and their current line up of Temerario, Revuelto and now Urus heavily involving hybrid power, it seems like they are going from strength to strength right now and demand for their impressive models is sure to continue for some years yet.

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