Most car owners guess low. They assume their vehicle has lost most of its value the moment it leaves the lot. That assumption is often wrong. Kelley Blue Book’s 2026 Best Resale Value data tells a different story. The average new vehicle retains only 44.7% of its sticker price after five years. But a select group of trucks, SUVs, and sports cars blow past that number. Some hold onto 55%, 60%, even 63% of their original MSRP.
That gap matters. On a $40,000 vehicle, it can mean an extra $6,000 to $8,000 at trade-in time. Most owners never check. They walk into a dealership expecting a lowball offer. Then they’re surprised when the appraisal comes back higher than expected. This list breaks down the ten vehicles KBB ranks as the strongest resale performers for the 2026 model year.
1. Toyota Tacoma
The Tacoma tops KBB’s entire 2026 list. It retains 63% of its MSRP after five years. That’s nearly 20 points above the industry average. Owners rarely expect that number. Midsize trucks aren’t glamorous. But demand for the Tacoma consistently outpaces supply.
The redesigned Tacoma rides on Toyota’s TNGA-F truck platform. It offers real off-road pedigree alongside daily usability.
Specifications:
- Engine: 2.4L turbocharged inline-4 (i-FORCE); optional i-FORCE MAX hybrid
- Horsepower: 228 hp (base) up to 278 hp; 326 hp (hybrid)
- Torque: 243 lb-ft (base) up to 317 lb-ft; 465 lb-ft (hybrid)
- Length: 213.0 inches
- Width: 76.9 inches (with mirrors)
A base SR trim makes 228 horsepower. Higher trims jump to 278 horsepower with 317 lb-ft of torque. The hybrid i-FORCE MAX variant pushes output to 326 horsepower and a stout 465 lb-ft of torque. That torque number matters for towing and resale both. Buyers pay a premium for it used, which keeps values firm.
2. Toyota Tundra
Full-size trucks usually depreciate hard. The Tundra doesn’t follow that script. It retains 59.9% of its value after five years, according to KBB. Most owners assume full-size trucks lose value fastest because of high initial MSRPs. The Tundra proves the opposite.
Specifications:
- Engine: 3.5L twin-turbo V6 (i-FORCE); optional i-FORCE MAX hybrid
- Horsepower: 389 hp (base) / 437 hp (hybrid)
- Torque: 479 lb-ft (base) / 583 lb-ft (hybrid)
- Length: approximately 233.6 inches (CrewMax)
- Width: 80.0 inches (81.6 with mirrors)
The twin-turbo V6 replaced Toyota’s old V8 entirely. It still delivers 389 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque, numbers that rival many V8 competitors.
The hybrid version adds an electric motor for 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft. That’s serious towing muscle. Buyers know it, and they pay accordingly at resale.
3. Toyota 4Runner
The 4Runner has a cult following. Off-road enthusiasts trust its body-on-frame construction. That trust translates directly into resale strength. KBB projects 58% residual value after five years. Owners trading in a used 4Runner are frequently shocked by the offer.
Specifications:
- Engine: 2.4L turbocharged inline-4; optional i-FORCE MAX hybrid
- Horsepower: 278 hp (base) / 326 hp (hybrid)
- Torque: 317 lb-ft (base) / 465 lb-ft (hybrid)
- Length: approximately 194.9 inches
- Width: 78.0 inches (body width)
The newest generation switched from a naturally aspirated V6 to a turbocharged four-cylinder. Power actually went up in the process, not down. Base models produce 278 horsepower.
The hybrid TRD Pro and Trailhunter trims reach 326 horsepower with 465 lb-ft of torque. Off-road capability plus hybrid efficiency is a combination buyers actively seek out used.
4. Toyota GR Supra
Sports cars typically depreciate faster than family sedans. The GR Supra breaks that pattern entirely. It holds 56% of its MSRP, a remarkable figure for a two-door coupe. Owners often undervalue sports cars at trade-in. They assume low production numbers hurt resale. For the Supra, scarcity works in the opposite direction.
Specifications:
- Engine: 3.0L turbocharged inline-6 (B58); 2.0L turbo inline-4 available
- Horsepower: 382 hp (I6) / 255 hp (I4)
- Torque: 368 lb-ft (I6) / 295 lb-ft (I4)
- Length: 172.5 inches
- Width: 73.0 inches
The GR Supra’s inline-6 comes from BMW’s B58 engine family, a unit known for reliability and tuning potential. That reputation follows the car into the used market. Toyota also announced the current generation’s production would wind down. Limited final-run allocations tend to push resale values even higher.
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5. Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Luxury SUVs usually depreciate brutally. The G-Class is the exception that proves the rule. It retains 55% of its value, an extraordinary number for a six-figure vehicle. Owners of luxury SUVs often expect steep trade-in losses. G-Class owners consistently get a pleasant surprise.
Specifications:
- Engine: 3.0L turbocharged inline-6, mild-hybrid (G550); 4.0L twin-turbo V8 (G63 AMG)
- Horsepower: 443 hp (G550) / 577 hp (G63)
- Torque: 413 lb-ft (G550) / 627 lb-ft (G63)
- Length: approximately 189.7 inches
- Width: 74.5 inches (body, excluding mirrors)
The 2025 redesign swapped the old twin-turbo V8 for a turbocharged inline-6 with mild-hybrid assistance in the G550. Output actually rose to 443 horsepower. Waitlists for new G-Class units remain long at many dealers. That scarcity is the single biggest driver behind its unusually strong resale numbers.
6. Toyota Sienna
Minivans get almost no respect in the used market conversation. Yet the Sienna retains 54.3% of its MSRP, beating plenty of sports cars on this very list. Owners rarely think of minivans as smart financial purchases. The Sienna quietly proves that assumption wrong.
Specifications:
- Engine: 2.5L inline-4 hybrid (Dynamic Force)
- Horsepower: 245 hp (combined system output)
- Torque: approximately 176 lb-ft (engine-only figure)
- Length: 203.7 inches
- Width: 78.1 inches
Every Sienna sold today is a hybrid. There’s no gas-only option anymore. That standardized efficiency appeals heavily to used buyers chasing lower fuel costs.
Family demand for minivans stays remarkably steady regardless of economic conditions. Parents need three rows and sliding doors, and the Sienna delivers both with hybrid efficiency baked in.
7. Ford Maverick
The Maverick reinvented the compact truck segment. It retains 54.1% of its value, an impressive number for a vehicle that starts under $30,000. Owners bought the Maverick expecting a budget truck. Many don’t realize they also bought strong resale protection.
Specifications:
- Engine: 2.5L hybrid inline-4 (standard); 2.0L turbocharged EcoBoost inline-4 (optional)
- Horsepower: 191 hp (hybrid) / 250 hp (EcoBoost)
- Torque: 155 lb-ft (hybrid) / 277 lb-ft (EcoBoost)
- Length: 199.7 inches
- Width: 72.6 inches
The standard hybrid powertrain returns excellent fuel economy without sacrificing utility. That efficiency-plus-capability formula is rare in the truck segment. Waiting lists were common when the Maverick first launched. Sustained demand since then has kept both new pricing and used values firm.
8. Chevrolet Corvette
American sports cars historically depreciate faster than European rivals. The C8 Corvette has flipped that narrative completely. It retains 54% of its MSRP, extending a Best Resale Value streak dating back to its 2020 debut. Owners of previous Corvette generations often watched values slide quickly. C8 owners are experiencing something very different.
Specifications:
- Engine: 6.2L naturally aspirated V8 (LT2)
- Horsepower: 495 hp (with performance exhaust)
- Torque: 470 lb-ft
- Length: 182.3 inches
- Width: 76.1 inches
The mid-engine layout was a massive shift for Chevrolet. It brought supercar-level performance at a fraction of the price of European exotics. That value proposition hasn’t faded with time. Used C8 Corvettes routinely sell close to their original transaction prices, something previous generations rarely achieved.
9. Porsche 911
European sports cars usually depreciate hard once the initial excitement fades. The 911 is the long-standing exception. It retains 53.9% of its value according to KBB’s 2026 data. Owners sometimes assume Porsche ownership means accepting heavy depreciation. The 911 has quietly defied that assumption for decades.
Specifications:
- Engine: 3.0L twin-turbocharged flat-6
- Horsepower: 388 hp (Carrera)
- Torque: 331 lb-ft
- Length: 177.9 inches
- Width: 72.9 inches
The 911’s flat-six layout has remained a Porsche signature since the 1960s. That continuity builds enthusiast trust that translates directly into resale strength. Porsche also limits production carefully across trims. Controlled supply keeps both new and used pricing unusually stable compared to rival sports cars.
10. Ford Ranger
Midsize trucks are having a moment, and the Ranger benefits directly. It retains 53.4% of its MSRP, rounding out KBB’s top 10 for 2026. Owners often underestimate how much midsize truck demand has grown. The Ranger’s resale strength reflects that shift clearly.
Specifications:
- Engine: 2.3L turbocharged inline-4 (standard); 2.7L twin-turbo V6 (Raptor)
- Horsepower: 270 hp (standard) / 405 hp (Raptor)
- Torque: 310 lb-ft (standard) / 430 lb-ft (Raptor)
- Length: 210.6 inches
- Width: 75.8 inches (85.8 inches with mirrors)
The standard turbo four-cylinder delivers strong low-end torque for towing and daily driving alike. It’s a genuine improvement over the previous generation’s engine. The Raptor variant adds serious off-road hardware and a twin-turbo V6. That performance halo effect lifts resale expectations across the entire Ranger lineup, not just the top trim.
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