CommunitySegment E · 59 modelsUpdated Oct 12, 2026
Segment E cars with the best resale value · Oct 2026
59 segment E cars ranked by the share of value kept after 3 years, from owners' sale prices and the segment depreciation curve. Recomputed every Monday from the last 12 months; every row shows its source, n and date.
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Top segment E cars by resale value
Resale price ÷ list price after 3 years · Nationwide
Lexus ES2020 model · segment EProjected202070%Projected
Lexus LS2018 model · segment EProjected201870%Projected- Lexus RX2020 model · segment EProjected202070%Projected
- Mazda CX-902026 model · segment EProjected202670%Projected
Audi A62012 model · segment EProjected201268%Projected
Audi A7 Sportback2011 model · segment EProjected201168%Projected- Audi A8 L2010 model · segment EProjected201068%Projected
Audi Q72010 model · segment EProjected201068%Projected- Audi Q82020 model · segment EProjected202068%Projected
- Bentley Bentayga2021 model · segment EProjected202168%Projected
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Leaderboard FAQ
Answers use the same data and method as above.
How we rank (n ≥ 20, shrinkage, 5% trim)
- Real-world figures only with ≥ 20 cars, each with ≥ 3 months of data
- Scores pulled towards the segment average so thin samples can't jump to the top
- Top & bottom 5% dropped, anomalies filtered
- Not enough data: projected by the CarCost engine (1,500 km/month, cash, HCMC fees)
- No payment to add, hide or reorder anything
- Read the full methodology
Which segment E cars hold their value best in 2026?
In the data updated Oct 12, 2026, Lexus ES ranks first with 70%, followed by Lexus LS (70%) and Lexus RX (70%).
Why are some cars marked “Projected”?
When fewer than 20 cars of a model share data, CarCost estimates it with the engine on standard assumptions: 1,500 km/month, cash purchase, HCMC fees. The model switches to “Real-world” once there is enough data.
How is resale value computed?
Real resale prices (shared by owners when they sell) divided by the list price at purchase, after 3 years. Without enough data CarCost uses the segment's standard depreciation curve and labels it “Projected”.
Can car brands pay to rank higher?
No. CarCost does not sell positions and every board uses the same public method. A row under review may be hidden temporarily, which never changes the other cars' ranks.