Warning: The 10 Worst Vehicles for Resale!

Stay Away! Vehicles That Hold

                               Their Value The Worst!
                                     (Note: There are no Acuras on this list!)

 
Volvo S80 List Price: $38,825
Worth this percent of its original value after 5 years: 18% Yikes! (2012 data) The S80 is the flagship of the Volvo model line, and while it still stands out for comfort and safety, its exterior is looking dated, both compared to other large luxury

 

Lincoln MKS List Price: $43,765
Worth this percent of its original value after 5 years: 22%, Yikes!

Grim is the best word to describe the situation here?at least from a cost standpoint. Lincoln just refreshed the MKS this year, with an appropriately plush high-dollar cabin, combined with leading edge features like active parking, lane-departure warning, and lane-keeping assist.

Chryler 200 Convertible

MSRP: $28,095
Worth this percent of its original value after 5 years: 23% Yikes

Chrysler has pushed these models out to fleets in numbers far greater than their demand; they then flood the wholesale used-car market later when they're taken out of duty, bringing prices way down. for anyone who paid retail.

Chevrolet Impala Base Price: $26,685

Worth this percent of its original value after 5 years: 25% Yikes!

The 2013 Chevrolet Impala runs on some very old bones?in the form of a platform that dates back to the 1980s. Although GM has refreshed it a few times over the years, even those who aren't automotive enthusiasts will spot this as an odd holdover, and a model that's been minted past its time, quietly filling rental-car fleets and agency lots.

  

Nissan Amanda List Price: $40,865

Worth this percent of its original value after 5 years: 27% Yikes (2012 data)

The Nissan Armada hasn't changed in any significant way since 2004, and even though there aren't a lot of fresh designs in this class of large SUVs, it shows. Truck shoppers who intend to tow heavy loads, carry a large family, and occasionally tread off-road might not wince too much at the Armada's EPA (as low as 12 mpg city, 18 highway), but its low projected resale value is part and parcel.

Suzuki Grand Vitara

MSRP: $20,464
Worth this percent of its original value after 5 years: 28% Yikes

While the crossover segment in general has surged, and they're the single segment of the market with the best resale value, the 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara might just be the exception.

 

Nissan Titan Truck

MSRP: $32,065
Worth this percent of its original value after 5 years: 30% Yikes! (2012 data)

The Nissan Titan full-size pickup suffers from some of the same issues that affect the Armada SUV. It's thirstier than other V-8 trucks.

Ford Expedition

MSRP: $ 41,600 (XLT 2WD)
Worth this percent of its original value after 5 years: 30% Yikes

The market for vehicles like the Ford Expedition simply isn't what it was a number of years ago. And although the 2013 Expedition's lack of modern infotainment features might not hurt it too much on the used-car market, the dated design, and the rather thrifty, behind-the-times look and feel of the cabin definitely will.

  

Jeep Compass

MSRP: $20,490
Worth this percent of its original value after 5 years: 33% Yikes!

Compact crossovers are hot, but the Compass is a model that's only ever been lukewarm at best!

 

GMC Yukon XL 1500

MSRP: $45,650 (SLE 2WD)
Worth this percent of its original value after 5 years: 33% Yikes

Here's a case where 'professional grade' doesn't do as well as the bowtie; the 2013 Yukon XL won't command as much in resale as its Chevrolet Suburban or Cadillac SUV.