Top 10 Best Resale Value Cars In India

The loses its selling value as soon as it leaves the showroom. The depreciation has applied to the cost of the car from that very same day and it keeps on increasing as the years pass by. This depreciation affects the resale value of your vehicle. The resale cost of a vehicle is dependent on a number of factors like

• Number of years the car has been driven
• The selling condition of the car
• The demand for the car in the market
• Whether the car is petrol or diesel.
• And many more……..

Now, when speaking of depreciation tit varies from car to car. Even such cars have a very low depreciation compared to others and can resale at a price closer to their original price.

Now, obviously, if you are in the market, you would want to buy a vehicle that would stick to its value for a longer period of time. For you to make an informed decision,

we are here with the list of the top 10 best resale value cars in India. The resale value of a car is obviously dependent on the scenario of the market. So, there might be that the cars that have a high resale value now may lose their position on the list later.

1. Maruti Suzuki Dzire (Sedan)

The Maruti Suzuki Dzire is a car that can hold its value up to a great extent very well. It is capable of recovering up to 86% of the actual value even after 1-1.5 years of ownership. In some cities, Maruti Suzuki can even recover up to 86% to 87% of its original cost even after one or two years of its ownership.

Some features of the Maruti Suzuki Dzire are:

Maruti Suzuki has a petrol engine of 1197 cc. Available in both Auto and manual transmission. It is a 5-seater and 4-cylinder car with a length of 3995, a width of 1735, and a base of around 2450. It also includes additional features like anti-lock braking, power steering, and automatic climate control.

Mileage: 23.26 kmpl to 31.12 kmpl – Fuel Type: Petrol – Fuel Tank Capacity: 39.0 L

2. Maruti Suzuki Swift (Hatchback)

Maruti Suzuki Swift is one of the best cars in terms of retaining its resale value. It is known to hold on to a cost of around 85% of its initial cost price even after a span of 3 years of ownership.

The swift is so famous due to factors that it looks stylish, has a highly energetic engine, offers high mileage, and has good service support from Maruti Suzuki. The on-road prices of Swift are as high as Rs. 10.15 Lakhs in New Delhi and up to Rs. 8.89 Lakhs in Mumbai

Some features of the Maruti Suzuki Swift are:

It has an engine capacity of 1197 cc. Available in both manual and auto transmission. It is a 5-seater and has a 4-cylinder engine. It has a length of 3845, a width of 1735, and a wheelbase of 2450.

Additional features of swifts are power steering, an anti-lock braking system, a driver airbag, and automatic climate control. The showroom selling price for a brand new Maruti Suzuki swift starts from Rs. 5.19 lakhs onwards. 

Mileage: 23.2 kmpl to 23.76 kmpl –Fuel Type:  Petrol and Diesel –Fuel Tank Capacity:37.0- Seating Capacity: 5 Seater

3. Hyundai i20 (Sedan)

Hyundai i20 is known to retain its value very well. It is a very famous car because of its hatchback body type and highly fuel-efficient engine. The on-road prices of Hyundai are around Rs. 8.73 Lakhs in New Delhi,

Rs. 9.05 Lakhs in Mumbai, and up to Rs. 9.19 Lakhs in Pune. The start shows that the Hyundai i20 enjoys a good resale value in the market of used cars.

Some features of the Hyundai i20 are:

It has 1 diesel engine and 2 petrol engines. The diesel engine has a capacity of 1493 cc and the petrol engine has a capacity of 998 ccs. It has 3 cylinders and is available with both automatic and manual transmission.

It has a length of 3995, a width of 1775, and a wheelbase of 2580. It also has additional features like power steering, an anti-lock braking system, a driver airbag, and a passenger airbag. 

Mileage: 19.65 kmpl to 25.0 kmpl- Fuel Type: Both Petrol and Diesel- Fuel Tank Capacity: 37- Seating Capacity: 5 Seater

4. Toyota Innova (MPV)

Toyota Innova is one of the highest-value cars in the resale market. Even the Toyota which is been driven for about 13 years is known to have a market value of Rs. 6.8 lakhs to Rs. 10.20 lakhs. This multi-purpose vehicle enjoys a resale value of about 90% even after three years of ownership. 

Some features of the Toyota Innova are:

Toyota Innova has one diesel engine and 1 petrol engine. The diesel engine is 2494 cc and petrol engine is  1989 cc. It is available in manual transmission.

It also has a ground clearance of 176 mm. It has 4 cylinders and a length of 4585 mm, a width of 1760 mm, and a wheelbase of 2750 mm. It also has key features like power steering and power windows front. 

Mileage: 11.4 kmpl – 12.99 kmpl- Fuel Type: Both Petrol and Diesel- Fuel Tank Capacity: 55- Seating Capacity: 8 seaters

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5. Maruti Suzuki Alto (Hatchback)

Maruti Suzuki Alto is one of the highest-selling cars in the market and is also doing very well in the market for used cars. The popularity of the alto in the market is mainly due to its affordable price and ease of maintenance.

The same attributes make it a car with a good resale value in the market for used cars. The Maruti Suzuki Alto is known to easily retain up to 80% of its initial cost even after three years of ownership.

Some features of the Maruti Suzuki Alto are:

Maruti Suzuki Alto has one petrol engine and one CNG engine. The Petrol engine is 796 cc and the CNG engine is 796 cc. It is available in manual transmission.

It has 3 cylinders and has a length of 3445 mm, a width of 1515 mm, and a wheelbase of 2360 mm. The key feature of the Maruti alto is power steering, driver airbag, passenger airbag, anti-lock braking system, etc.

Mileage: 22.05 kmpl to 31.59 kmpl- Fuel Type: Available in Petrol and CNG- Fuel Tank Capacity: 60- Seating Capacity: 4 seaters

6. Toyota Fortuner (SUV)

Toyota Fortuner has been a very popular model because of its macho loo and comfortable interiors, ever since it was launched. It also holds a good position in the segment of retaining the resale value.

Even after three years of ownership, it is known to hold up to 88% of its initial cost. The on-road price of Toyota Fortuner in popular cities like Delhi and Mumbai is up to Rs. 40 Lakhs and Rs. 39.88 Lakhs respectively. 

Some features of the Toyota Fortuner are:

Toyota Fortuner has 1 petrol engine and 1 diesel engine. The petrol engine is 2694 cc and the diesel engine is 2755 cc. It has both automatic transmission and manual transmission.

It is 4 cylinder car and has a length of 4795 mm, a width of 1855 mm, and a wheelbase of 2745 mm. The key features include steering, driver airbag, passenger airbag, anti-lock braking system, etc.

Mileage: 8 kmpl – 11.4 kmpl- Fuel Type: Available in Petrol and Diesel- Fuel Tank Capacity: 60- Seating Capacity: 7 seaters

7. Volkswagen Polo (Hatchback)

Volkswagen Polo is one of the cars which holds a good position in terms of retaining its costs. Even the models of 2011 are worth about Rs. 4 Lakhs to Rs. 6 Lakhs in today’s market.

The has an exceptional demand in the market. Even the petrol variant of Volkswagen Polo is worth about Rs. 4.5 Lakhs (for a model of 2011 or 2010).

Some features of the Volkswagen Polo are:

The Volkswagen Polo has 1 petrol engine. The petrol engine is 1000 cc. It is available with both auto transmission and manual transmission. The ground clearance is 165 mm. It has 3 cylinders

and a length of 3971 mm, a width of 1682 mm, and a wheelbase of 2470 mm. The essential key features of the Volkswagen polo include power steering, driver airbag, passenger airbag, and anti-lock braking system.

Mileage: 16.47 kmpl- Fuel Type: Available in Petrol only- Fuel Tank Capacity: 45- Seating Capacity: 5 seaters

8. Mahindra Scorpio (SUV)

Mahindra Scorpio is selling well in the market since its launch and is the choice of every individual who is in the market looking for a comfortable, macho, and easily maintainable vehicle. Apart from this,

it is known to be very popular when it comes to vehicles that retain their value. The on-road prices of the Mahindra Scorpio in popular cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Pune are about Rs. 20.16 – Rs. 21.09 Lakhs. 

Some features of Mahindra Scorpio are:

Mahindra Scorpio has a diesel engine. The engine is 2179 cc, available in both auto transmission and manual transmission.

It has 4 cylinders and a length of 4456 mm, a width of 1860 mm, and a wheelbase of 2680 mm. The key features are power steering, driver airbag, passenger airbag, and anti-lock braking system.

Mileage: 17.0 kmpl- Fuel Type: Available in Diesel only- Fuel Tank Capacity: 60- Seating Capacity: 7 seaters

9. Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza (SUV)

Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza is counted among the top cars in the list of top resale value cars in India. It is known to retain up to 90% of its official cost.

Such cost retaining value is very rare in the resale market. The on-road price for Vitara can range from Rs. 12.55 Lakhs up to Rs. 13..33 Lakhs

Some features of Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza are:

Vitara Brezza has a petrol engine. The engine is 1462 cc. It is available in both auto transmission and manual transmission. The Vitara Brezza has a 4-cylinder engine and a length of 3995 mm, a width of 1790 mm,

and a wheelbase of 2500 mm. Some important key features of Vitara Brezza are power steering, driver airbag, passenger airbag, anti-lock braking system, etc.

Mileage: 17.03 kmpl – 18.76 kmpl- Fuel Type: Available in Petrol only- Fuel Tank Capacity: 48- Seating Capacity: 5 seaters

10. Ford Ecosport (SUV)

Ford Ecosport is not as famous as Vitara Brezza but it is capable of granting a good resale value in the market of used cars. It has one petrol engine and a diesel engine.

The resale price of Ford Ecosport can be about 80% even after ownership of 3-4 years. This makes it one of the best resale cars in India. The on-road price of Ford Ecosport in cities like New Delhi and Mumbai can be about Rs. 12.15 Lakhs up to Rs. 13.51 Lakhs.

Some features of the Ford Ecosport are:

The diesel engine is 1498 cc and petrol engine is1496 cc. It is available in both auto transmission and manual transmission. The Ford Ecosport has a 3-cylinder engine and a length of 3998 mm,

a width of 1765 mm, and a wheelbase of 2519 mm. The key features are power steering, driver airbag, passenger airbag, anti-lock braking system, etc.

Mileage: 14.7 kmpl – 21.7 kmpl- Fuel Type: Available in Petrol and Diesel- Fuel Tank Capacity: 52- Seating Capacity: 5 seaters

FAQs

1. What depreciation on Maruti Suzuki Dzire in India?

The data given can vary a bit and these values keep on fluctuating in the market. The depreciation for Maruti Suzuki Dzire for 4 years is given in the table.

2. What is the market price of Ford Ecosport in India?

The market price for Ford Ecosport in India is about Rs. 8.19 Lakhs – Rs.11.69 Lakhs. 

3. What is the market price of some of the cars listed above in India?

4. How is the resale value of the car decided?

The resale value of a car depends on many factors like the condition of the vehicle during selling time, the time for which the vehicle has been driven, the condition of the resale market, etc. These all factors combined to one decide the resale value of a car.

5. How can I calculate the resale value of my car?

There are many websites that have a resale value calculator for the used cars which can calculate the resale value of your car.