Luxury Cars That Lose a Fortune in Just 5 Years

Luxury Cars That Lose a Fortune in Just 5 Years 0:00 The financial reality of luxury car depreciation and the hidden costs of ownership. 2:50 Land Rover Range Rover 3:40 BMW 7 Series 4:28 Audi A8L 5:01 Infiniti QX80 5:14 Cadillac Escalade ESV 14:40 Porsche 718 Cayman 15:02 Porsche 911 15:45 Mercedes-Benz G-Class A luxury car can lose more than a family spends on an entire vehicle—and I’m following the money to show why. I examine five-year depreciation in the 2026 IC Cars study, including the Land Rover Range Rover, BMW 7 Series, Audi A8L, Infiniti QX80, Cadillac Escalade ESV, and Range Rover Sport. I explain how technology, resale demand, leasing, discounts, financing, maintenance, insurance, and repair risk shape the real cost of luxury ownership. I also compare the exceptional value retention of the Porsche 718 Cayman, Porsche 911, and Mercedes-Benz G-Class. Finally, I look at when a heavily depreciated luxury vehicle could become a smart used-car opportunity—and why a low purchase price does not guarantee low ownership costs. I cover the checks buyers should make before committing, including service history, insurance, warranty coverage, repair budgeting, and an independent inspection.