3-Row SUV Depreciation by Model (2026)
Which 3-row SUVs hold their value best?
Among 14 3-row SUVs, the Honda Pilot keeps the most of its new price after three years: 72%. The GMC Acadia keeps the least, 56%. The typical car in our study keeps 68%.
cars · November 9, 2026
Value kept by 3-row SUV, same trim vs. new
| Model | After 1 year | After 3 years | After 5 years | Typical 3-year-old ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Pilot | 84% | 72% | 54% | $36,500 |
| Toyota Highlander | 88% | 71% | 61% | $36,500 |
| Dodge Durango | 79% | 71% | 57% | $34,500 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 84% | 68% | 53% | $55,000 |
| Ford Explorer | 81% | 67% | 51% | $31,000 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee L | 82% | 66% | 57% | $29,000 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 83% | 65% | 51% | $54,500 |
| GMC Yukon | 84% | 64% | 51% | $58,000 |
| Hyundai Palisade | 77% | 63% | 51% | $32,000 |
| Acura MDX | 78% | 63% | – | $39,000 |
| Subaru Ascent | 79% | 62% | 49% | $30,000 |
| Chevrolet Traverse | 83% | 61% | 45% | $30,000 |
| Cadillac Escalade | 85% | 58% | 48% | $68,500 |
| GMC Acadia | 78% | 56% | 44% | $29,500 |
Picking a 3-row SUV that holds its value
The gap between the best and worst 3-row SUV is 16 points of the new price after three years. On a $52,500 purchase that is about $8,500. Buying used reverses the logic: the models that lose value fastest are where a used buyer saves the most.
Model-by-model detail: Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, Chevrolet Tahoe, Cadillac Escalade.
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 3-row SUVs hold their value best?
In our November 9, 2026 snapshot: Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, Dodge Durango. The Honda Pilot keeps 72% 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 3-row SUVs lose value fastest?
The GMC Acadia keeps 56% of the same trim new after three years, the least of the 14 3-row SUVs we compared.