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10. Subaru Impreza: 14.7 Percent

Subarus are already known for holding value well, and the list kicks off with the much-loved Impreza. Even though it’s at the bottom of this comparison, the Subie still bucks the trend by over half at 14.7 percent. That translates to a new-versus-used price difference of $3,035 on average.

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9. Porsche Macan: 14.5 Percent

The Porsche Macan has a considerably higher sticker price than everything else on this list, which is why the actual cash difference going new is $8,302. Still, that equates to a 14.5 percent difference versus a used Macan, and you get the piece-of-mind in knowing the Porsche wasn’t beaten for that first year of ownership.

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8. Mazda CX-5: 13.4 Percent

Three vehicles in and we’re already on our second SUV. The handsome and capable CX-5 is only 13.4 percent more expensive brand new than a year-old version, which equals a price difference $3,457 on average.

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7. Honda Pilot: 12.8 Percent

The Pilot is certainly a popular SUV, backed by a good reputation that spans 16 years. It shouldn’t be any surprise to see it on this list with a 12.8 percent difference from used to new. That equals approximately $4,518.

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6. Honda Civic: 12.3 Percent

The second Honda on this list is the well-established Civic at just 12.3 percent. At delivery, a new Civic is typically just $2,505 more expensive than a used model, and that difference can sometimes be made up through manufacturer-backed vehicle incentives.

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5. Toyota Tacoma: 12.3 Percent

There’s only one pickup truck on this list, and it’s not from Ford, Chevrolet, or Ram. The Tacoma received a major makeover in 2015 and it’s crazy popular, matching the Honda Civic with a 12.3 percent difference between new and used models. With the Taco’s higher sticker price that equals approximately $3,891. Still, it’s a minor difference compared to one-year depreciation hits experienced by trucks from Detroit automakers.

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4. Honda CR-V: 12.2 Percent

Another Honda SUV makes the grade, with a new CR-V costing just $3,230 more than a comparable used model. It edges out the Tacoma and Civic at 12.2 percent, and it shares the spot with another Japanese SUV.

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3. Subaru Crosstrek: 12.2 Percent

Technically, the Crosstrek is considered more of a crossover than the SUV stance of Honda's CR-V, but its all-wheel-drive system makes it plenty capable off-road. It also makes sense to buy the Subie brand new, because at 12.2 percent a used Crosstrek only saves you $2,978.

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2. BMW X1: 11.7 Percent

In case you haven’t figured it out yet, SUVs dominate this list. The BMW X1 makes a surprise appearance near the top, however, with the compact people mover clocking just an 11.7 percent difference in the used market. For the pricey Bimmer, that means a real-world cost of $4,194 to go new instead of used.

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1. Honda HR-V: 10.5 Percent

Not only is this the fourth Honda on the list, the compact Honda HR-V also boasts the best new-versus-used percentage and the smallest price difference. There’s only a 10.5 percent variation when going with a new HR-V, and that equates to just $2,260.

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Feb 05, 2019 at 2:18pm

By: Christopher Smith

The price differences between these new and used rides are surprisingly small.

Everybody would like a new car, but from a financial standpoint, it can be very difficult to justify. It’s not uncommon for new vehicles to instantly lose thousands of dollars in value after just a single mile, simply because it’s not technically a new vehicle anymore. A recent report from iSeeCars.com shows the average price for a one-year-old vehicle is over 30 percent less than the same model sitting new on a dealer lot.

However, some vehicles fare better in this department than others.

The same report identifies 10 vehicles that buck the trend. The price differences between these new and used models are far smaller, with the lowest on the list averaging just $2,300 more when sitting untouched in a dealer showroom. As you browse the slideshow you’ll notice some definite trends, both in types of vehicles and automakers featured. In fact, one manufacturer dominates nearly half this list. Care to make any guesses before you start the show?

This list goes from worst to first as ranked by percentage. We’ll also include an average dollar figure to help visualize how that translates to real-world transactions. In short, it makes more sense to buy these 10 vehicles brand new instead of waiting for the depreciation hit.

Source: iSeeCars.com