There are many car manufacturers and the models offered in the United States are even more. However, not all offer the same qualities, some are faster, others more luxurious, some more reliable than others and some with better resale value.
That is why it is very important, before buying a car, to do a good research of the possible vehicles you want and include Which ones best store their value?.
After a long time and many surveys, some car brands already have a good prestige and some others are already known for their car models lose more valuecompared to other car manufacturers.
Because, Here are three of the car brands with the worst resale value in the United States in 2022
1.- Buick
Buick has the worst value retention rate among non-luxury vehicle brands, according to CarEdge. In fact, you can download it after five years of ownership for about 63.15% of its original price.
For example, the value of the Buick Enclave depreciates by just over $20,000 in the first five years. As such, you can only sell it for 60.95% of its initial cost. As for the Buick Encore, it depreciates 35% over five years. The Buick Envision falls right in the middle and will depreciate at 63.15% of its original cost over the same period.
2.- Chrysler
Chrysler has the second worst depreciation rate of any non-luxury brand and can sell it for an average of 64.84% of its original price. As one of Chrysler’s most popular offerings, the Chrysler Pacifica loses approximately 37.08% of its initial value over five years for a well-maintained Pacifica averaging 12,000 miles per year.
The automaker’s full-size sedan, the Chrysler 300, retains 64.84% of its five-year value. At seven years, you can only sell it for 50.72% of its original price.
3.- Jeep
Jeep does a slightly better job of retaining its value, though you only get 68.42% of the original cost if you sell your truck or SUV after five years. The Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee are the fastest depreciating in the automaker’s lineup, retaining only 62.92% and 62.05% of their initial value after five years.
The Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator are tied at the other end, having lost approximately 22.27% of their value over the same period.
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