It is common knowledge that luxury sedans depreciate aggressively, and even the average new car loses about 20-percent of its value just driving off the lot. Yet, certain models lose 50-percent or more of their value within three years. There is a subset of vehicles that are the worst offenders and should be avoided when buying new. On the used market, however, you may be able to secure a serious bargain on these same models. We built a list of the top 10 worst luxury sedans for resale value after three years based on data provided by CarEdge. The data include more than 200 vehicle makes, and the models are ranked semi-annually. Stick around as we break down everything you need to know about each entry, one by one.
BMW 7 Series
3-Year Resale Value: 49.5-Percent
BMW’s flagship sedan is no stranger to depreciation. The 2027 BMW 740 xDrive will start at $99,800 and lose almost half that value in three years. The base model 740 xDrive features a 375-horsepower variant of BMW’s tried-and-true 3.0-liter B58 turbocharged inline-six. It is also the first sedan in BMW’s lineup to receive Neue Klasse technology packages.
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BMW states this is the most extensive model update ever carried out by the brand for any vehicle. The biggest updates are the new BMW Panoramic iDrive and the BMW Passenger Screen. These upgrades are a fresh take from the German luxury brand on the future of infotainment systems. Plug-in hybrid and fully electric variants are to come, but we suggest sticking to the 740 xDrive model for the best long-term reliability.
Volvo S60
3-Year Resale Value: 49.1-Percent
To the sad dismay of Scandinavian automotive enthusiasts, the Volvo S60 was withdrawn from the U.S. market after the 2025 model year. The S60 offered a range of mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains, with the top-trim T8 model producing 455 horsepower from a 2.0-liter twin-charged inline-four paired with an electric motor. Despite Volvo’s strong performance and reputation for safety, the S60 still loses nearly half its value after three years.
This level of depreciation presents an opportunity for shoppers who desire subdued Scandinavian styling, top-level comfort, and premium interior quality. The tech suite and infotainment system may not be its strong suit, but because it lacks the brand prestige of its German rivals, you can often find low-mileage examples for less than comparable competitors.
Audi e-tron GT
3-Year Resale Value: 46.7-Percent
The Audi e-tron GT is an interesting outlier among fully electric luxury sedans. From the moment you see one in person, the silhouette is immediately visually striking with its low and wide muscular stance, something like a four-door Audi R8. Even better is the performance, 496 hp in standard driving and up to 577 hp in launch control. The e-tron GT shares its architecture with the Porsche Taycan, but it looks so much better than its German cousin.
The 2026 Audi S e-tron GT starts at $127,700, and depreciation eats away at that price quite viciously, losing over half its value in three years. The e-tron GT is interesting because not much changes to the ownership experience once the original owner absorbs the depreciation hit. After three years, the batteries still have plenty of meaningful life left, and their state-of-health can be confirmed easily with app-based battery diagnostic tools. Buyers on the used market could get a steal on one of the best-looking EVs available that is still practical and offers sports car-level performance.
Audi RS e-tron GT
3-Year Resale Value: 43.5-Percent
If the Audi e-tron GT isn’t extreme enough for you, there is the Audi RS e-tron GT. This electric grand tourer produces 912 horsepower with launch control—that’s more powerful than a 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S. It’s more than that, however. This electric Audi is the most powerful and fastest production Audi ever made. With a 2.4-second 60 mph sprint time, its performance in a straight line matches that of a Ferrari SF90 Stradale or a Lucid Air Sapphire.
That halo-car-level performance comes at a cost of $170,500 for a 2026 Audi RS e-tron GT. That makes the RS e-tron GT the third most expensive Audi model of all time. On the used market, that steep entry price falls sharply after three years, losing over half its value. The RS e-tron GT goes to show that flagship-quality electric cars end up receiving the most aggressive discounts. A lot of that has to do with the fact that EV technology evolves rapidly, and systems of the past quickly get outdated. However, the RS e-tron GT legitimately offers hypercar-level performance for a fraction of its original price.
Genesis Electrified G80
3-Year Resale Value: 43.5-Percent
The Genesis Electrified G80 is an executive electric sedan that saw its production cut short after only two model years, from 2023 to 2024. The Electrified G80 only sold 1,329 copies in its debut year, and that total dropped to 397 sales by 2024. Considering it was the Korean luxury brand’s worst-selling product, ending its production almost immediately was a frictionless decision. The sedan paired dual electric motors producing 365 horsepower with an 87.2-kWh battery pack, good for up to 282 miles of range.
Its lack of popularity means that the Electrified G80 is a steal on the used market. A 2024 Genesis Electrified G80 started at $74,375 MSRP, but you can get one for less than half that now. You get the best of both worlds as a buyer, luxury depreciation and EV depreciation all in one. Compared to its German rivals, the Electrified G80 offers the same level of refinement and interior quality for a lot less cash. It may have been overlooked at its original cost, but its value is clear once you axe the price by more than half.
Maserati Ghibli
3-Year Resale Value: 41.6-Percent
The Maserati Ghibli ended production in 2024 after being the Italian luxury brand’s entry-level sedan for more than a decade. The standard Ghibli offered a twin-turbocharged V-6 engine with outputs ranging from 325 horsepower in the base model to 424 horsepower in the S model. The Ghibli offers a distinctive Italian flair that helps it stand apart from the conventional German luxury sedans.
However, considering the starting MSRP of $109,500 for the 2024 Maserati Ghibli, it was clear that depreciation would eventually bring that number down a few notches. Because Maserati is known for its high ownership costs and low resale demand, this Italian luxury sedan can be had for less than half of its original value in three years. If you are the type of owner who keeps a contingency fund, the Ghibli offers a unique driving experience that few similarly priced luxury sedans can match.
Mercedes EQE 500 Sedan
3-Year Resale Value: 41.2-Percent
You may have realized this by now, but luxury EVs do not hold their value well. The Mercedes EQE 500 Sedan is no exception. The EQE 500 Sedan is meant to be the electric counterpart of the Mercedes E-Class. It utilizes a dual-motor setup that produces 402 horsepower and offers about 266 to 298 miles of range in a whisper-quiet cabin.
If this all-electric Mercedes had a primary issue, it was its $77,900 MSRP for the 2025 Mercedes EQE Sedan. The EQE 500 has been discontinued as of the 2025 model year, ending its three-year run. The fact remains that rapid technological advances in the EV segment make old technology irrelevant much faster when compared to the conventional combustion engine market. However, now that this near-new electric luxury sedan is worth less than half its original price, it’s amazing you can get flagship-level tech and comfort at this price point.
Alfa Romeo Giulia
3-Year Resale Value: 40.8-Percent
If you want a fun, sexy, and rambunctious sport sedan, look no further than the Alfa Romeo Giulia. The standard model uses a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four producing 280 horsepower, while the BMW M3-rivaling Quadrifoglio features a Ferrari-derived twin-turbo V-6 with over 500 horsepower. It may have its quirks, but the Giulia continues to earn praise from enthusiasts for its rewarding driving experience and superb chassis balance.
Yet, just because a car is fun as heck does not mean it will hold value in the used market. A 2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia starts at $44,995, but you can find it for almost 60-percent off after only three years of depreciation. These Italian sedans’ prices have been affected by limited sales volume and widespread understanding about their high ownership costs. If you can stomach the potential outcomes, the Giulia offers a strong value proposition for shoppers who want something with a little more flavor than a BMW 3 Series.
Tesla Model S
3-Year Resale Value: 34.4-Percent
Our runner-up for the luxury sedan with the worst resale value after three years is the Tesla Model S. Despite the fact that this luxury sedan helped define the modern luxury EV segment, depreciation has not been kind to the American sedan. The current Model S AWD remains one of the quickest sedans on the market, producing 670 horsepower. The Plaid variant takes performance to a whole new level with its 1,020 horsepower output, which produces mind-bending acceleration figures.
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The 2026 Tesla Model S has a starting MSRP of $86,630, but you will be to find one for nearly a 66% discount in three years. The reason is that there has never been stronger competition in the luxury EV sedan market, and the Model S is not the dominant force it once was. Despite that, a used Model S provides amazing performance and technical capability for a fraction of its original purchase price. If the battery condition checks out, getting a Model S in the $20,000 to $30,000 range is a no-brainer deal.
Maserati Quattroporte
3-Year Resale Value: 34.3-Percent
The luxury sedan with the worst resale value after three years is not German, nor is it an EV. Indeed, it is the Maserati Quattroporte, which ended its most recent decade-long production run in 2024. The Italian luxury sedan offers a twin-turbocharged V-6 in its base and S trims, producing outputs between 325 horsepower and 424 horsepower. The flagship GTS and Trofeo models offered a 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V-8, producing up to 572 horsepower. The numbers don’t tell the full story, however, because the Quattroporte’s primary selling point is its theater.
Upkeep on a Ferrari engine, of any variety, is already a monumental task in itself once you consider both the parts and labor costs. A Ferrari engine expected to be driven daily comes with a serious ticket price, one that most pragmatic shoppers are not willing to deal with. That’s before considering the starting price of a 2024 Maserati Quattroporte was $139,000. This exorbitant MSRP and the reality of Ferrari maintenance are good reasons why the Quattroporte only retains 34.3-percent of its value after three years. If you are one of the rare few who can stomach the expenses associated with a used Italian flagship, you can experience a six-figure sedan now for the price of a conventional family car.
Sources: BMW, Volvo, Audi, Genesis, Maserati, Mercedes, Alfa Romeo, Tesla, Kelley Blue Book, CarEdge