Compact SUV Depreciation by Model (2026)
Which compact SUVs hold their value best?
Among 15 compact SUVs, the Toyota RAV4 keeps the most of its new price after three years: 76%. The Audi Q5 keeps the least, 48%. The typical car in our study keeps 68%.
cars · November 9, 2026
Value kept by compact SUV, same trim vs. new
| Model | After 1 year | After 3 years | After 5 years | Typical 3-year-old ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota RAV4 | 86% | 76% | 65% | $30,000 |
| Kia Sportage | 85% | 73% | 56% | $24,000 |
| Subaru Forester | 85% | 72% | 61% | $27,000 |
| Subaru Crosstrek | 84% | 72% | 63% | $24,000 |
| Honda CR-V | 81% | 72% | 60% | $29,000 |
| Nissan Rogue | 84% | 71% | 63% | $22,000 |
| Ford Bronco Sport | 82% | 70% | 57% | $25,000 |
| Jeep Compass | 74% | 67% | 53% | $21,500 |
| Chevrolet Equinox | 84% | 66% | – | $21,500 |
| Hyundai Tucson | 77% | 64% | 49% | $23,000 |
| GMC Terrain | – | 63% | – | $24,000 |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 82% | 61% | 50% | $22,000 |
| Subaru Outback | 75% | 61% | 55% | $27,000 |
| Buick Envision | 72% | 59% | 46% | $27,000 |
| Audi Q5 | 75% | 48% | 38% | $28,000 |
Picking a compact SUV that holds its value
The gap between the best and worst compact SUV is 28 points of the new price after three years. On a $42,000 purchase that is about $11,500. Buying used reverses the logic: the models that lose value fastest are where a used buyer saves the most.
Model-by-model detail: Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Subaru Outback.
About the data
We compared asking prices for cars listed for sale in the U.S. on November 9, 2026, one listing per car. "New" is the median asking price of new 2026 models. For each older model year we used cars with about 12,000 miles a year for their age (for example 27,000–45,000 miles for a 2023). We compared every trim with the same trim new and averaged the trims, weighted by the number of cars, so a shift in trim mix does not look like depreciation. Typical asking prices in the tables are the median of all trims at that age.
This is a snapshot of today's prices by age, not one car followed over time. A car you buy now can lose value faster or slower, especially if a new generation arrives. Asking prices are before negotiation, taxes and fees. New cars often sell below sticker, so the real first-year loss can be smaller than shown. We left out modified cars and prices that were clearly not a full asking price.
Questions
Which compact SUVs hold their value best?
In our November 9, 2026 snapshot: Toyota RAV4, Kia Sportage, Subaru Forester. The Toyota RAV4 keeps 76% of the same trim new after three years.
How much value does the typical car lose in three years?
The median model in our study keeps 68% of its new price after three years and 57% after five.
Which compact SUVs lose value fastest?
The Audi Q5 keeps 48% of the same trim new after three years, the least of the 15 compact SUVs we compared.