Sports Cars That Depreciate The Most After 5 Years Of Ownership

A new overview of sports cars with the steepest depreciation after five years highlights how sharply resale values can diverge. The report notes that some performance models can retain as little as about 25% of their original sticker price, while others can lose roughly 50% to 60% of MSRP once regular buyers move on from dealer lots. It says the worst depreciators often come from luxury segments, but sports cars can also suffer when they become dated or lack broad demand. While predicting which cars become “modern classics” versus cheap used models is difficult, the article lists the biggest losers and begins with the Mercedes-Benz SL, providing a range of engine and power figures (including 2.0-liter mild-hybrid and 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 variants) and a 9-speed automatic transmission. The data is sourced from Mercedes-Benz.