7 Toyota Models That Hold Their Value Best After Five Years

Depreciation is a double-edged sword, but whether you're buying or selling, one brand consistently tops the list for the lowest depreciation over five years: Toyota. CarEdge reports that Toyota models, on average, retain 64.9% of their original value. Subaru, at 61.2%, comes in second. Think about that Toyota number for a moment. The average new car loses roughly 30% of its MSRP in the first two years of ownership. It takes a Toyota almost half a decade to do the same. But remember that value hit is an average; some Toyota models have even stronger residual values.

📌 The Core Development

At the top of Toyota's list for lowest depreciation are the Tacoma, Corolla Hatchback, GR Supra, 4Runner, Tundra, RAV4, and the regular Corolla sedan. Other models, like the Corolla Cross and Grand Highlander, also have below-average depreciation, but these nameplates haven't been around for very long. We're focusing on Toyotas with a five-year valuation track record that's been reported by CarEdge and iSeeCars, and the value retention percentage we highlighted for each model in this list averages the two companies' calculations.

To add a dose of reality, we also looked at active listings from Autotrader to see how closely those valuations hold up in today's marketplace. All MSRPs mentioned include factory destination charges. Used-vehicle pricing reflects examples with near-average mileage for their age (around 68,000 miles for a five-year-old vehicle) and in good condition with no accident history or branded titles.

🔍 Background & Sector Context

While owners have different opinions about the best Toyota Tacoma generation , one thing is indisputable: A five-year-old Tacoma is the residual-value champion among similarly aged Toyotas. CarEdge says that works out to 79% of its original value after five years, while iSeeCars is more generous with 80.1%. That's a retained-value average of 79.5%. Or put another way, the Tacoma loses only about 4% of its value per year. iSeeCars also lists the Tacoma as one of the top vehicles for low depreciation — only the Porsche Cayman, Porsche 911, and Chevrolet Corvette are better.

A 2021 Tacoma in SR5 trim, with rear-wheel drive and a double cab, averages roughly $29,500 on Autotrader. When new, the MSRP for this version was $33,405. Crunch those numbers, and five-year depreciation only rises to 11.7%. The 88.3% residual value is substantially above the combined average from CarEdge and iSeeCars.

📊 Industry & Real-World Impact

Although the GR Supra is leaving the Toyota lineup after 2026 , this BMW-built sports car is alive and well in the used car market. CarEdge's data shows a five-year residual value of 78.4%, while iSeeCars is close at 76%; the two estimates average 77.2%. The GR Supra launched for the 2020 model year, with the 2021 edition adding a lower-priced four-cylinder version alongside a more robust inline-6 model, which received a 47-horsepower bump.

🔮 Strategic Outlook & What Lies Ahead

Despite the four-cylinder's more affordable base price of $43,985, a 2021 GR Supra still costs more used than a new Toyota GR86. Marketplace pricing for this base model hovers around $37,000, putting its retained value at 84.1% — higher than the CarEdge and iSeeCars estimates. Adding a six-cylinder engine to the conversation increases valuations slightly. With limited inventory, the mid-grade 3.0 Premium trim, which had an original MSRP of $55,485, is listed at an average of $47,000 on Autotrader, which points to a resale value of 84.7%.

Toyota's full-size pickup, the Tundra, also makes the cut for keeping depreciation to a minimum. However, five-year resale value estimates of 75.5% ( CarEdge ) and 78.8% ( iSeeCars ) leave a 3.3-percentage-point gap between the two sources. That difference can translate into a $1,200-or-more price difference for used truck buyers. The 2021 model year is the last edition of the second generation, which was replaced by an all-new Toyota Tundra with the grenading V6 engine .