If you care about what your next car will be worth when you sell it, you need to know which models are losing value at record speed. Resale values are collapsing fastest on a mix of luxury sedans, electric vehicles and once-mainstream family cars, and that can either cost you thousands or save you just as much if you buy used. Here are eight specific vehicles where depreciation is doing the most damage.

Tesla Model S

The Tesla Model S has gone from status symbol to cautionary tale for resale value. Over five years, its Average depreciation is listed at 65.2%, with a staggering Loss of value vs. MSRP of $52,165. That kind of drop means a well-optioned Model S that once cost as much as a small condo can now be found for the price of a new compact crossover, which is brutal if you bought new and need to sell early.

For you as a buyer, that 65.2% slide can be an opportunity, but only if you are comfortable with out-of-warranty repairs and rapidly evolving battery technology. The same source that details the $52,165 hit also notes that big, expensive EVs are especially exposed as newer models arrive with better range and faster charging. If you are shopping used, you should factor in software support, battery health reports and how quickly newer Tesla Model versions are undercutting older ones.

Tesla Model X

The Tesla Model X is another high-dollar EV where resale values are collapsing fast. In the same analysis that highlights the Model S, the Model X is grouped among the Top Vehicles with the Highest 5-Year Depreciation, meaning it sheds a huge share of its original price within a typical ownership cycle. Large luxury SUVs usually depreciate heavily, but the Model X combines that pattern with the added pressure of fast-moving EV tech and shifting incentives.

For you, that means a new Model X is a risky bet if you plan to trade in within a few years, because the gap between what you pay and what dealers will offer can be shocking. On the flip side, a used Model X can be a relative bargain if you verify battery condition and software features. The broader trend in that 5-Year Depreciation table shows that complex, high-MSRP vehicles are most vulnerable when the market cools or when newer, more efficient models arrive.

Mercedes EQS SUV

The Mercedes EQS SUV is one of the clearest examples of an electric luxury flagship losing value at breakneck speed. In a discussion of EV resale, it is cited with a depreciation figure of 60.6%, meaning the Mercedes EQS SUV is expected to lose more than half its value in a very short window. That 60.6% number, pulled from a list of the worst performers, puts it near the top of the pack for rapid value destruction among premium electric SUVs.

For you as a shopper, that kind of drop changes the math completely. If you buy new, you are effectively prepaying for years of depreciation, which can hurt if you lease or sell early. If you buy used, you might get six-figure luxury for the price of a mid-range crossover, but you need to budget for complex electronics and out-of-warranty repairs. The same list that flags 60.6% also shows how quickly newer EVs can undercut early adopters.

Volkswagen ID.4

The Volkswagen ID.4 is supposed to be a mainstream, family-friendly EV, but its resale performance is anything but reassuring. In the same breakdown that highlights the Mercedes EQS SUV, the ID.4 is tagged with a depreciation estimate of 56.2%, putting it among the worst electric vehicles for early value retention. That 56.2% figure suggests that even relatively affordable EVs are not immune when incentives, rapid tech improvements and shifting demand collide.

For you, the ID.4’s slide means you should think carefully about how long you plan to keep the car. If you lease, the steep depreciation may already be baked into your monthly payment. If you buy, you could face a painful trade-in offer just a couple of years later. The same Used EV Prices trend that benefits bargain hunters is exactly what is crushing ID.4 owners who expected stronger residuals.

Hyundai Sonata

The Hyundai Sonata shows that you do not need an electric powertrain for your resale value to collapse. In a breakdown of What Are the Fastest, Depreciating Economy Cars, the Hyundai Sonata is singled out with a 50% depreciation estimate, meaning it loses half its value over a relatively short ownership period. That 50% figure is especially striking because the Sonata is positioned as a sensible, value-focused midsize sedan rather than a risky niche product.

For you, the Sonata’s performance is a reminder that traditional sedans can be punished in a market obsessed with SUVs. The same analysis that pegs its 50% drop also notes that buyers are shifting away from four-door family cars, which pushes down used prices even further. If you are considering a new Sonata, you should factor that into your total cost of ownership. If you are shopping used, that 50% slide can work in your favor, as highlighted in the What Are the overview.

Volkswagen Passat

The Volkswagen Passat is another mainstream sedan where resale values are eroding quickly. In the same review of Depreciating Economy Cars, the Passat is described with a 40% drop, going from $25K to roughly $15K. That 40% haircut, from about $25,000 to around $15,000, shows how even a relatively modest family car can shed five figures in value once it hits the used market, especially as buyers migrate to crossovers.

For you, that means buying a new Passat is a decision you should only make if you plan to keep it for many years, long enough to spread out that 40% loss. On the other hand, a used Passat at around $15,000 can be a compelling deal if you prioritize space and comfort over trendiness. The same warning that flags models like the Kia Optima as risky used buys underscores how some sedans are struggling to hold any pricing power at all.

BMW 7 Series

The BMW 7 Series has long been a showcase for cutting-edge tech and luxury, but that complexity comes at a steep cost when you go to sell. Over five years, the average 7 Series loses 67 percent of its value, a figure that makes it one of the harshest depreciators among high-end sedans. That 67 percent drop means a flagship that once cost well into six figures can end up priced like a new compact SUV on the used lot.

For you, the 7 Series is a textbook example of why buying used can be smarter with big luxury cars. The same report that notes it loses 67 percent Over five years also points out that buyers are wary of expensive maintenance and rapidly aging tech. If you are tempted by a used 7 Series, you should budget for repairs and verify service history, but you can also leverage that massive depreciation to get far more car than your budget would allow new.

Audi S8

The Audi S8 is another luxury sedan where resale values are under serious pressure, even if the pattern is a bit more nuanced. Save for two precipitous drops in value at the first and third years of ownership, the Audi S8 retains its value reasonably well year to year, but those early cliffs are brutal. If you buy new and try to sell after just a couple of years, you are likely to absorb the worst of those plunges, which can wipe out a large chunk of your equity.

For you, the S8’s depreciation curve means timing is everything. Buying nearly new, after that first big drop, can shield you from the steepest losses while still giving you a modern car. Holding it longer than three years can also help smooth out the impact of those early hits. The same analysis that highlights the S8’s pattern also shows how luxury buyers often underestimate how quickly early depreciation can erode the value of even the most desirable badges.

More from Fast Lane Only