Subaru Is Best Brand For Vehicle Resale Value According To New Report

 

With annual resale value awards fresh off the press, it's worth noting how well Subaru ranks among the crowd. With multiple models being best in class for resale value, even after five years of ownership. Most cars, trucks, and SUVs fall flat in terms of potential resale pricing and value on the second-hand market, with Subaru being one of the exceptions.

We'll get into which models saw the best five-year resale value according to CarEdge for this year below.

Subaru Beats Out The Competition For SUV Resale Value

Every year, trusted auto sites like CarEdge list the 'Best Overall Resale Values' for drivers, and Subaru regularly takes home the crown. This year, Subaru claims the top spot among car brands for resale value after 3, 5, and 7 years of ownership, with the 2024 Subaru Forester being your best bet for long-term resale value.

Subaru is a reliable and easy-to-resell auto manufacturer, with models like the Forester, Crosstrek, and Outback hitting near-original MSRP sale pricing after three, five, or even seven years of ownership. CarEdge places the Forester at its top resale spot, boasting an impressive 91.74% 5-year residual value. Here are the top five Subaru models worth buying based on their resale value after five years alone:

You see, these SUVs beat out other popular brands like Mazda, Honda, and Toyota, making Subaru one of the better choices for owners long-term.

Why The Subaru Forester Retains Its Value So Well

We learned from CarEdge's 2024 resale value report that Subaru as a brand tops the list, and Forester is a highlighted model. Forester checks off the boxes because this SUV offers you a timeless design and excellent fuel efficiency, is the most reliable Subaru according to Consumer Reports, and has a competitive price within the SUV market. You also want to remember that the Subaru Forester is currently the hardest-to-find new Subaru model this year (2024) and continues to be a popular choice among veteran Subaru owners and newcomers to the brand. From start to finish, this model remains an incredibly valuable SUV, which is why Subaru continues to top lists of best resale value after all these years.

  • Why the Subaru Forester holds value: Peak reliability and scarcity for new models
  • Which year of Subaru/Forester is most valuable: 2022

Subaru's Reliability Means Better Long-Term Value

One of the many benefits of shopping through Subaru is that these models last long, have excellent resale value, and tend to stay with the same owner for many years. Subaru has long been a trusted manufacturer of SUVs and crossovers, winning safety awards each year from agencies, including the IIHS.

Safety, adventure-ready design, outstanding reliability, and millions of happy customers make Subaru a fantastic investment for today and much farther down the line. 2022 has been named your best generation of Subaru for reselling, while 2024 models dominate the new car market.

Stop By Granite Subaru Today!

With the 2023 end-of-year tallies in and 2024 'best of' lists released and Subaru at the top of the SUV resale value segment, there's no better time to swing by Granite Subaru to check out a Forester, Crosstrek, or Outback. We're located in Hudson, NH, and are ready for test drives when you are. See you soon!