Top 10 Cars With the Worst Residual Value

The percentage following the car is the total amount of depreciation that takes place over five years and 15,000 miles per year. The bigger the number, the worse it is. Keep in mind that the depreciation percentages are based on the national TMV price plus typical options plus destination charge.

  1. 1. Kia Spectra — 74.11%

  • 2. Kia Rio — 73.65%

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  • 3. Dodge Intrepid — 72.19%

  • 4. Dodge Neon — 71.50%

  • 5. Kia Optima — 71.11%

  • 6. Hyundai Accent — 70.84%

  • 7. Mercury Sable — 70.75%

  • 8. Buick Park Avenue — 69.99%

  • 9. Chevrolet Cavalier— 69.57%

  • 10. Buick Century— 69.55%

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