zzdcar
Home
/
Reviews
/
Buying
/
The Used Cars That Will Save You the Most Over New Cars in 2019
The Used Cars That Will Save You the Most Over New Cars in 2019-May 2024
2024-02-19 EST 22:09:44

More often than not a pre-owned model will offer more value than a new one, since it’s already taken the depreciation hit. While some cars don’t quite suffer from the same drop as others, a new study from reveals the vehicles with the most dramatic savings versus their new counterparts in 2019.

Now one would expect a top 10 list of depreciation savings would be filled with high-end luxury cars, but the mix is quite surprising with full-size SUVs, compact sedans and even a lot of Japanese and Korean models.

Though when you look at the details, the numbers make sense. With the exception of the Ford Expedition, a lot of the Asian cars on the list are what many buyers would consider “Tier 2” brands: Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, and even Infiniti.

It’s not that these brands make “bad cars” per se, but they haven’t yet developed the reputation as the default pick for most shoppers like Honda, Toyota, and Lexus. The Chevrolet Impala, for example, has struggled for a while and is due to be discontinued.

Therefore, the lack of popularity with some of those cars results in a severe drop in depreciation. That is bad news if you bought a new one, but great news if you are looking for a value in the pre-owned market.

iSeeCars also broke out the best-used car values for trucks, luxury cars, EVs and sports cars. Here are some highlights:

A used Ram pickup will be, on average, 29.2 percent cheaper with an average savings of $12,674. A used Infiniti Q50 sedan will be, on average, 33.1 percent cheaper with an average savings of almost $15,000. A used Nissan Leaf will be, on average, 40 percent cheaper with an average savings of $13,524. A Porsche 718 Boxster will be, on average, 23.2 percent cheaper with an average savings of almost $20,000.

As for the methodology behind the data, behold:

iSeeCars.com analyzed over 7 million new and used cars sold from August 2018 to January 2019, comparing the prices of new cars to lightly used cars. It identified the top ten used cars that have the greatest price differences from the new versions of the same vehicle.

To see the full report, analysis and ranking of all the vehicle categories check out .

Comments
Welcome to zzdcar comments! Please keep conversations courteous and on-topic. To fosterproductive and respectful conversations, you may see comments from our Community Managers.
Sign up to post
Sort by
Show More Comments
Buying
I Need a Practical and Environmentally Friendly Car That Doesn't Send the Wrong Message! What Car Should I Buy?
I Need a Practical and Environmentally Friendly Car That Doesn't Send the Wrong Message! What Car Should I Buy?
Thomas is an architect in the midwest looking for a comfortable crossover that can haul his two boys, have a reasonable carbon footprint, and not send the wrong message to his potential clients. What car should he buy? (Welcome back to ? Where we give real people real advice about...
May 17, 2026
There are Fewer Than 50 Manual Genesis G70s in America Right Now, Go Buy One
There are Fewer Than 50 Manual Genesis G70s in America Right Now, Go Buy One
There was a time when nearly every luxury sport sedan could be had with a manual gearbox. Now both and have abandoned that market, and a scrappy newcomer called the carries the row-your-own gears torch. There’s not many out there, however. Get one while you can. Hyundai’s Genesis brand is...
May 17, 2026
At $2,700, Could You See Yourself Buying This 1994 Eagle Vision TSi?
At $2,700, Could You See Yourself Buying This 1994 Eagle Vision TSi?
Today’s Eagle is the second one claimed owned by its seller. His first did over 330K and thinks this one might do likewise. Let’s see if you believe that, and if his price makes it a Vision of loveliness. I’m coming to the realization that, should you wish to offer...
May 17, 2026
At $3,850, is This 1985 BMW 318i the Ultimate Sleeper?
At $3,850, is This 1985 BMW 318i the Ultimate Sleeper?
Have you ever pondered “If I love the BMW E30 enough to spend all my waking hours with one, why can’t I spend my sleeping hours there too?” If so, then today’s 318i is right up your alley. Hopefully its price will be too. The idea of a “Hot Hatch”—a...
May 17, 2026
The 2020 Volvo V60 Cross Country Is The Anti-Crossover
The 2020 Volvo V60 Cross Country Is The Anti-Crossover
The sedanapocalypse, it must be acknowledged, is upon us. We’re all getting bloated crossovers and SUVs because they are “just as good” and yet have “all-wheel drive” and “extra ground clearance.” But while crossovers have more advantages for some buyers than a lot of enthusiasts would like to admit, we...
May 17, 2026
The Used Cars That Will Save You the Most Over New Cars in 2019
The Used Cars That Will Save You the Most Over New Cars in 2019
More often than not a pre-owned model will offer more value than a new one, since it’s already taken the depreciation hit. While some cars don’t quite suffer from the same drop as others, a new study from reveals the vehicles with the most dramatic savings versus their new counterparts...
May 17, 2026
Copyright 2023-2026 - www.zzdcar.com All Rights Reserved