Top 5 Cars that Depreciate the Worst

Cars depreciate the most within the first year of purchase, but some cars go down in value quicker than others. So, how do you know whether your new ride is going to lose a quarter of its value or more within the first year of you driving it off the lot?

You have come to the right place! We’ve compiled a list of the five cars with the worst depreciation values. We also listed at what percentage rate they will drop those dollar signs in the first year (according to iseecars.com).

Which Vehicles Should I Watch Out For?

You are on the car lot staring down a shiny new ride. It’s beautiful, gleaming, and NEW. Then you just happen to glance over at the “used” car lot. You notice the same car, albeit a little less shiny, sitting over there. Less than a year old and the price tag is significantly less which makes it seem a little shinier. Here are five vehicles that run ragged quicker than you can say “I just bought it a year ago!”

• The FIAT 500L. Although it has the lowest dollar figure loss, the FIAT 500L is first on the list. It will lose $8,096 for a total depreciation rate of -34.6%.
• The Lincoln MKS. With the highest dollar figure loss in the first year, it is easy to see why the Lincoln MKS made second place on the list! Losing $16,039 in the first year gives it a depreciation rate of -34.5%.
• The Volvo S60. Ringing in at number three is the Volvo S60 with a one year value loss total of $14.204 for an approximate depreciation figure of -34.4%.
• The Mercedes Benz C250. With a dollar figure loss of $15,247 and a loss percentage of -34.3 %, the Mercedes Benz C250 is fourth on the list.
• The Kia Cadenza. Last and the least, the Kia Cadenza has a matching depreciation percentage of 34.3% to the Mercedes Benz C250. However, the Kia Cadenza comes in last on our list because the dollar figure lost on this ride is $12,940.

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