The most shocking car depreciation stories of the decade
Even the flashiest models aren’t safe—here’s how much value top 2020 cars lost in just five years. All data from eCarsTrade.
BMW 7 Series lost more value than a brand-new BMW 3 Series
The 7 Series shed an eye-watering €73,201—65.43% of its value—plunging from €111,879 to €38,678.
Tesla Model S: From EV pioneer to resale underperformed
This electric luxury sedan lost €60,087 in just five years, a 64.22% drop that stuns even Tesla fans.
Audi A6: A business-class favorite that fell hard
From €58,032 to €20,774, the A6’s 64.20% plunge shows how luxury sedans have lost their luster.
Nissan Leaf: Affordable up front, painful on resale
The Leaf lost 60.39% of its value, dropping from €38,965 to just €15,434—more than 60 cents gone for every euro.
Tesla Model Y depreciated fast despite its popularity
It lost 58.46% of its value—€35,340—revealing how even hot EVs can’t escape resale erosion.
Chevrolet Bolt EV couldn’t outrun its battery issues
This budget-friendly EV dropped €24,187 in value, down 57.80%—recalls and aging tech played a role.
Tesla Model 3 holds on better—but still loses half its value
Even the popular Model 3 saw a 50.41% decline, going from €47,988 to €23,797.
Jeep Grand Cherokee shows SUVs can fall too
It dropped 48.88% of its value in five years—€21,251 gone—but still fared better than luxury sedans and EVs.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Brand strength couldn’t stop the slide
The E-Class lost €33,945 in value, a 47.77% drop—proof that even prestige wears thin.
Ford Escape: Lowest loss, but still not safe
The Escape saw the “mildest” depreciation on this list—47.49%—yet still lost over €12,000 in five years.
What this all tells us about car value in 2025
High-tech, high-cost cars can lose value faster than you’d think—reliability and relevance matter more.
When the hype fades, the resale truth hits
From €100K sedans to humble EVs, depreciation doesn’t discriminate—buyers beware.
