13 Best-Selling Cars That Are Quickest To Be Resold

As per an October 2025 iSeeCars study looking at over 18.5 million 2022-2025 model vehicles released between 2023 and 2024, the vehicles that consumers were most likely to sell off within a year of purchase just happened to be well-known luxury brands. Aside from the 10 vehicles they listed, there are a few non-luxury brand vehicles that tend to end up in a reseller's market within a year, too. The reasons for this are varied, although the practical reason is usually based on the versus buyer expectation. Specifically, where the luxury vehicles are concerned, and maintenance needs of luxury vehicles, as well as the carrying of heavy costs associated with them, are also often the culprits. Knowing when to buy a new, used, or leased vehicle involves doing some homework to avoid buyer's remorse so you don't become one of iSeeCars standard

According to BrokerLink, vehicles priced at $55,000 and under can lose up to 20% of their value in a single year. It's even worse for luxury vehicles when you consider higher cost vehicles mean higher value loss due to depreciation. Aside from 20% depreciation, the cost of first year and gas are part of a net loss whether you decide to resell or trade in a vehicle. 

As per iSeeCars, the Land Rover Discovery Sport, priced at $55,188 brand new, has the highest early resale rate of all luxury vehicles. Consider the average rate of one-year return for all vehicles is 3.6%, and the first-year rate of return is 28.3% for these SUVs. 

With average depreciation for a vehicle being as much the Land Rover Discovery Sport incurs a That brings the Thanks to the average annual insurance for these vehicles, as per The Zebra, you can add on an average of $2,830 to that loss. This should be a motivation to figure out how to save on auto insurance, especially where these vehicles are concerned. According to Land Rover Solon, Land Rovers typically have issues related to dodgy sensors, issues with fuel injection, overheating engines and oil leakage. With that in mind, CarEdge estimates a first-year maintenance cost of $677. With up to a year of depreciation, insurance and maintenance coming to a net loss of $14,495, it's no wonder that this best-selling vehicle is also the fastest resold.  

The Porsche Macan is a desirable luxury vehicle with, as per iSeeCars, the second highest rate of first-year resale at 22.2%. With the an average new sales price of $77,727 depreciates down to A total is further affected by the cost of maintaining the vehicle over that year. According to RepairPal, the average annual cost of repair for the Porsche Macan is $1,265, a nod to another expensive reason why people hate Porsche luxury vehicles. Meanwhile, the average to insure the Porsche Macan for a year, as per Insurance.com, is an estimated $4,415.

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), most recent report of traffic trends in November 2025, American motorists drove a cumulative estimate of 3,044,300,000,000 miles in 2025. As per Edmunds, the Macan burns through an average of $209 worth of gas per month, or the annual equivalent of $2,508. Tallying $15,527 depreciation, $1,265 in maintenance, $4,415 in insurance, and a year of gas at $2,508, the total loss on your resold Porsche Macan could be as high as $23,715 within a year.

As per the iSeeCars report, the Mercedes-Benz GLB has an average new sales price of $51,015. An early resale rate of 21.2% adds up to a total average pointing to Of course, this doesn't tell the full story. The average insurance for a Mercedes vehicle, as per Jerry, $5,938 per year, but can reach as high as $7,005. Looking at the average cost of maintenance for the Mercedes-Benz GLB model, according to CarEdge, an owner could pay $588 in the first year, with a 4.36% chance the vehicle will need some major repair in the first year. 

Where fuel is concerned, as per Edmunds, an owner could expect to spend $159 per month on gas, or $1,908 for up to a year of driving. When you add up the cost of first-year depreciation at $10,815, insurance at an average $5,938, maintenance at $588, and fuel costs at $1,908, an owner selling a GLB in the first year could suffer a loss of $18,648 on the total resale value of their vehicle. When you consider Mercedes-Benz model cars are among a cohort of vehicles that will instantly drain your retirement savings, it might be wise to go with a more affordable and reliable vehicle if you're concerned about your money. 

Like the GLB, the Mercedes-Benz CLA is another quickly resold vehicle, with a first year resale rate of 20.4%. With an average sales price of $50,627 brand new, and an that equates to a According to Jerry, the average annual cost of insurance for a Mercedes-Benz vehicle is $5,938. The average cost of gas for the CLA, as per Edmunds, is $149 per month or $1,788 per year. The average maintenance costs incurred in the first year of driving for the Mercedes CLA, according to RepairPal, is $736 per year. 

Altogether, a depreciation value deduction of $10,127, added to an annual insurance cost of $5,938, an average gas cost of $1,788, and an average maintenance expense of $736 equals to a total loss of $18,589. So the true resale value of the Mercedes-Benz CLA to an owner selling the vehicle after up to a year of driving, is closer to $32,038. 

According to iSeeCars, the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque has a new sale price of $58,492 and an early resale rate of 16.4%. That early resale would quickly lower the value of the luxury vehicle, based to and amount closer to As previously demonstrated, that isn't an entirely true projection of the owner's resale loss once you factor in the average cost of ownership. According to CarEdge, the average annual cost of insuring a Land Rover Evoque is $2,740. As per RepairPal, the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque will cost you dearly in first year maintenance expenses, with $1,102 being the average cost of maintenance. 

As an SUV, gas is another major factor in the true cost of ownership. Fueling the vehicle for a year, according to the U.S Department of Energy, is $2,650 per year on average. Altogether, the lost value in resale could be equal to $18,184 if sold within 12 months of purchase. For seniors considering the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, these vehicles are among the worst for retirees. 

The iSeeCars study also found that the Mercedes-Benz C-Class was another contender for cars most likely to be resold in a year, with a resale rate of 14%. With an average the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, valued at $56,370 brand new, has a resale value of of value within a year of ownership. According to PA Auto Sales, the average annual cost of maintenance rounded up is $750. 

As per Jerry, the average annual cost of insurance for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is $5,938. An owner can expect to spend $154 per month on gas, or an equivalent $1,848 per year on gas, according to Edmunds. In order to recognize the total impact of these expenses on the resale value of your car, you need to tally up $11,270 in depreciation, an annual maintenance cost of $750, $1,848 per year in gas, and $5,938 in annual insurance. Altogether, the cost of reselling your Mercedes within up to a year, is $19,806. 

At an average brand new sales price of $77,163, the Land Rover Discovery is one of the most expensive vehicles making this list. With an within a year of ownership, it's one of the most costly to resell with a resale rate of 13.6%. A total one-year depreciation of with a Land Rover Discovery from its original purchase price of $77,163 11 months prior. 

The average cost of fueling the SUV per month is $230, according to Edmunds. That's an average $2,760 per year, which also aligns with the U.S. Department of Energy estimate at $2,800 per year. According to Insurance.com, the average cost of insurance per year is $3,261. As per Land Rover Solon, common issues related to fuel, engine, and sensor issues, as well as the occasional oil leak. This contributes to an annual maintenance cost, as per CarEdge, of $718. 

The BMW 5 Series, according to iSeeCars, is another vehicle with a high resale rate of 13.4%. Valued at $67,713 brand new, A leaves an owner with a resale value of if sold just inside a year. According to The Zebra, the average six-month cost of insurance for a BMW 5 Series vehicle is $1,314. The average annual cost of insurance is then $2,628. According to CarEdge, the average annual cost of maintenance for the BMW 5 Series is $687. 

Where gas consumption is concerned, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, the annual cost of gas for any of the BMW 5 Series vehicles is between $1,600 to $2,100. Altogether, a depreciation value deduction of $13,513, added to an annual insurance cost of $2,628, an average maximum gas cost of $2,100, and an average maintenance expense of $687 equals a total loss of $18,928. BMW sells one of the most popular and reliable EVs, which is probably a better product to consider. 

According to iSeeCars, the Jaguar F-Pace has a first-year resale rate of 13.3% with a brand new price of $71,210. If sold within up to a year of purchase, the resale value of the vehicle  of worth off your sale price. According to CarEdge, the average annual cost of auto insurance for the vehicle is $2,625. Maintenance for up to a year of service 

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the average cost of gas for the Jaguar F-Pace is between $2,450 to a high of $3,450 per year. Adding up the cost of $14,210 worth of depreciation, $2,625 for a year of auto insurance, $712 in maintenance costs, and a gas expense of up to $3,450 per year, the owner of a Jaguar F-Pace placing their vehicle back on the market up to a year of purchase could recognize a total loss of $20,997 on the resale of their vehicle. All of this points to why this Jaguar car has one of the worst resale values.  

As per iSeeCars, while not a luxury vehicle, the MINI Cooper Clubman is another vehicle with a high rate of first year resale at 11.4%. A brand new retail price of $43,102, in up to a year reduces to using the According to The Zebra, the average six month cost of insurance for the MINI Clubman is $1,035, or the equivalent of $2,070 per year. 

The cost of maintaining a MINI Cooper Clubman, as per RepairPal, is $484 per year. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the average yearly cost of gas is anywhere from $1,800 to $1,950 for a convertible top MINI Cooper. To figure out the true cost of reselling the MINI Cooper Clubman within a year, take the total $8,602 cost of depreciation, added to $2,070 in auto insurance, $484 in potential maintenance, and the inclusion of up to $1,950 in gas per year. Altogether, that adds up to $13,106 in total value lost to early resale. 

According to iSeeCars, the rate of first year resale for the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 is 8.6%. The vehicle retails brand new for $19,619. That changes considerably, however, if you were to sell it in just under a year. With the resale value of the Mitsubishi Mirage would drop by If an owner sold the vehicle within up to a year, the average maintenance for the Mitsubishi Mirage G4, as per CarEdge, is $225 in the first year. In comparison to the average maintenance cost of a luxury vehicle, this may not seem like an amount that would have you wondering at what point vehicle repairs become not worth it. 

The annual cost of insuring the Mitsubishi should be taken into consideration, too, with a total average cost According to Edmunds, the cost of fueling the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 is $93 per month, or $1,116 per year. Adding up the depreciation loss of $3,918, the average annual $225 cost of maintenance, first year fuel expense of $1,116, and the average annual cost of insurance at $2,573, the total financial loss to first year resale is $7,832. That's almost half the total original purchase price of the vehicle. 

The Mazda CX-70 as one of the bestselling vehicles on the market, as per the iSeeCars report, is also one of the quickest to be resold. A resale rate of 7.2% is twice the average for the $53,851 vehicle, and the impact of depreciation on its resale price is significant. within a year of purchase already represents a large loss. tag on a vehicle that is still practically new is compounded by the standard costs of up to a year of ownership. According to CarEdge, the annual 2025 cost of auto insurance for the Mazda CX-70 is $2,175, and the annual average cost of fueling the vehicle is $1,848. Even if you employ tricks to save money when buying gas, you will still have to pay for vehicle maintenance. 

According to RepairPal, the average annual cost of maintenance for the Mazda CX-70 is $462, which is considered an above average cost and could speak to why this vehicle tends to end up on the resale market within a year. Altogether, with $10,751 in depreciation, $2,175 annual insurance, $1,848 for a year of gas, and an average annual cost of $462 for maintenance, an owner would lose the equivalent of $15,236 by selling their Mazda CX-70 within up to a year of ownership.

The Hyundai Sonata has an average sales price, as per iSeeCars, of $31,127 brand new. Its early resale rate, however, stands above the average at 6.4%. If you sold that vehicle anywhere under just a year from purchase, with the a reseller would be left with a As with the other vehicles listed, wouldn't represent the full extent of an owner's lost value. As per CarEdge, the average cost of first-year maintenance for a Hyundai Sonata is $270, with an 18% chance the Hyundai Sonata will need a major repair in the first five years. 

Luckily, an owner can get quite a break on gas mileage, as the average monthly cost of gas is just $74 per month, or $888 per year. According to Insuranceopedia, the average annual cost of auto insurance for a 2025 Hyundai Sonata is $2,533. Taking all these little costs into consideration reveals a major financial loss on top of depreciation. Adding up $6,227 in depreciation, $270 in first year maintenance, $888 for a year of gas, and finally, $2,533 in annual auto insurance costs, leads to a total financial loss of $9,918 to the reseller if sold in up to a year of purchase.