If you're in the market for a luxury car, you want to make sure you get the most bang for your buck. But which cars will retain their value over time? We've done the research and compiled a list of the top 10 luxury cars that will hold their value over the years.If you're looking for an Audi one size larger, you can opt for the mid-level sports variant of the Audi A6, the S6, without sacrificing anything in terms of retained value. According to our friends at IntelliChoice, the S6 is projected to maintain 46.6 percent of its original value after five years. While some of the larger Audi Luxury cars don't tend to hold their value as well as some competitors, the small TT has some staying power.
After five years, the Audi TT Coupé will retain 49.3 percent of its value. The TT Convertible is just behind the coupe in terms of value retention, with an estimated 49.1 percent. Those two small sports cars top Audi's line, with an average value of 45.7 percent retained after five years.Since Lexus' parent company is none other than Toyota, Lexus is equally synonymous with reliability. In fact, MotorTrend attributes part of Lexus' ability to preserve value to that reliability.
In addition, all cars in the Lexus line, except the LS500, are on track to retain 48 percent of their initial value.MotorTrend Reports AMG GT Four-Door Coupes, Maybach GLS Luxury SUV, and S-Class Most Prone to Depreciation. However, the C63 AMG and the E63 AMG Wagon are among the most stable. In addition, some of the SUVs, namely the GLA, the GLB and the GLC, retain their values well. Finally, the GLC300 tops the list of Mercedes-Benz cars, with an estimated 53.3 percent withheld value after five years.According to Express.co.uk, a couple of BMW's largest luxury models have gained popularity and will maintain their value.
The BMW 5 Series and 7 Series models of the early eighties and nineties reportedly retain value well. Of course, some of the classic M cars are considered collector's items.The Lexus RC is considered one of the best luxury vehicle options to buy if you are looking for one that maintains its high resale value. On average, the Lexus RC retains 56% of its original value. The RC is a small, luxurious coupe with four powertrain options, including a 2.0-liter turbocharged eight-speed automatic engine to a 5.0-liter V-8 engine.
Lexus RC received a Top Safety Pick+ rating with its forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking.The RC also has a series of airbags. In addition to a front airbag, it also has airbags for side impacts, head and knees. All safety features work together to help drivers avoid impacts and reduce the severity of crashes. The coupe comes with a 7-inch screen, 10-speaker audio system, heated seats and high-performance suspension to keep you comfortable during the ride.Safety features are highlighted throughout the vehicle with Collision Prevention Assist Plus and Crosswind Assist to avoid any impact from collision or being swept from side to side by changing winds.
This SUV is ready to go off-road with versions available with four-wheel drive options.The Mercedes-Benz GLC is a comfortable SUV that retains its value and will keep you and your family safe on the road. Choosing a luxury vehicle that offers the kind of safety, performance and style that differentiates it from others in its class is one of the best ways to ensure you get a car with the least amount of depreciation.Opting for an Audi Q5, a BMW X4, a Porsche 911, a Mercedes-Benz GLC and a Land Rover Discovery can put you on the path to owning a car that will hold its value for years to come.It's a spacious and quiet luxury sedan that may not have the dynamics of a Porsche or a Mercedes-AMG product, but its comfortable handling and luxurious interior will be appreciated by those looking for comfort rather than cannon carving ability. Despite the generous footprint of the CLS class, this luxury car seats only four passengers and due to its elegant roof line slope; it can be very tight for taller adults.We rank the fastest depreciating luxury cars based on how much they lose in terms of value over five years of ownership. Here are 10 luxury cars with steeper depreciation curves than any other counterparts:
- Audi S6
- Audi TT Coupe
- Audi TT Convertible
- Lexus LS500
- AMG GT Four-Door Coupe
- Maybach GLS Luxury SUV
- Mercedes S-Class
- C63 AMG
- E63 AMG Wagon
- Mercedes GLC300
