These once-cool cars are now depreciation disasters

The most shocking car depreciation stories of the decade Photo credit: Shutterstock.com Even the flashiest models aren’t safe—here’s how much value top 2020 cars lost in just five years. All data from eCarsTrade. BMW 7 Series lost more value than a brand-new BMW 3 Series Photo credit: Torkgaur / Shutterstock.com The 7 Series shed an eye-watering €73,201—65.43% of its value—plunging from €111,879 to €38,678. Tesla Model S: From EV pioneer to resale underperformed Photo credit: Veyron Photo / Shutterstock.com This electric luxury sedan lost €60,087 in just five years, a 64.22% drop that stuns even Tesla fans. Audi A6: A business-class favorite that fell hard Photo credit: rebinworkshop / Shutterstock.com From €58,032 to €20,774, the A6’s 64.20% plunge shows how luxury sedans have lost their luster. Nissan Leaf: Affordable up front, painful on resale Photo credit: Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.com The Leaf lost 60.39% of its value, dropping from €38,965 to just €15,434—more than 60 cents gone for every euro. Tesla Model Y depreciated fast despite its popularity Photo credit: Iv-olga / Shutterstock.com It lost 58.46% of its value—€35,340—revealing how even hot EVs can’t escape resale erosion. Chevrolet Bolt EV couldn’t outrun its battery issues Photo credit: Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.com This budget-friendly EV dropped €24,187 in value, down 57.80%—recalls and aging tech played a role. Tesla Model 3 holds on better—but still loses half its value Photo credit: Shutterstock.com Even the popular Model 3 saw a 50.41% decline, going from €47,988 to €23,797. Jeep Grand Cherokee shows SUVs can fall too Photo credit: Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.com It dropped 48.88% of its value in five years—€21,251 gone—but still fared better than luxury sedans and EVs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Brand strength couldn’t stop the slide Photo credit: Gabriel Nica / Shutterstock.com The E-Class lost €33,945 in value, a 47.77% drop—proof that even prestige wears thin. Ford Escape: Lowest loss, but still not safe Photo credit: Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.com The Escape saw the “mildest” depreciation on this list—47.49%—yet still lost over €12,000 in five years. What this all tells us about car value in 2025 Photo credit: Shutterstock.com High-tech, high-cost cars can lose value faster than you’d think—reliability and relevance matter more. When the hype fades, the resale truth hits Photo credit: Shutterstock.com From €100K sedans to humble EVs, depreciation doesn’t discriminate—buyers beware.