In the world of high-end performance, no amount of power or "specialness" can fully outrun the gravity of depreciation. According to Hagerty, most sports cars shed 6% of their value after year one and 20% by year three. However, geography and hype play a significant role in how fast that floor drops.Sports cars from Italian marques like Ferrari often prove resilient, British brands like McLaren and Aston Martin typically lose up to a quarter of their value in just three years. Even legends like the Porsche 911 GT2 RS aren’t immune, dropping 30% since launch, often a result of speculative buyers paying over MSRP. Amidst this volatility, one model consistently plummets faster than the rest.Looking at average 5-year depreciation rates and resale values as posted by CarEdge, analyzing average used retail prices indices from J.D. Power, and market data on classic.com, we have identified the sports car that depreciates more quickly than any other on the market when it comes to the percentage of value lost in the first five years of ownership. The car in question is hardly a surprise, but its depreciation rate is more shocking than we ever expected. UPDATE: 2026/02/22 21:51 EST BY RAUNAK AJINKYA We've updated this article with a more detailed depreciation comparison table showing four of the highest depreciating luxury sports cars (CarEdge) and added more reasons as to why the Maserati loses so much value on the used market. The Maserati GranTurismo Is The Fastest Depreciating Sports Car Via: Bring a TrailerThe Maserati GranTurismo is often cited as the poster child for the fastest depreciating sports car in the automotive world. While a brand-new model typically commands a retail price between $160,000 and $190,000, the secondary market tells a much bleaker story for original owners. Within just five years, these grand tourers frequently plummet to a resale value of $50,000 to $65,000. Meanwhile, models older than 5 years are now trading for used Camry prices.This financial loss is largely fueled by a persistent reliability perception that haunts the brand. Historically, Maserati has struggled with complex electronics and high maintenance costs that far exceed those of its German rivals, making second-hand buyers wary of out-of-warranty repairs.Via: Bring a Trailer Furthermore, Maserati occupies a difficult no man's land in brand perception. It sits uncomfortably between mass market luxury brands like BMW or Mercedes and true exotics like Ferrari or Lamborghini.To illustrate the severity of this drop, one only needs to look at the industry benchmarks. The Porsche 911 remains the gold standard of value retention, losing only about 19.5 percent over five years, while the Chevrolet Corvette C8 holds strong at roughly 27 percent due to high demand. Both of them are rated as the sports cars with the best resale value by KBB. The 2026 Market: What Does A Used GranTurismo Actually Cost? Via: Bring a TrailerEven when stacked against some of the steepest-depreciating two-door luxury sports cars on the market, the GranTurismo loses value at a far more aggressive rate than its rivals.For the savvy enthusiast, the 2026 used market presents the Maserati GranTurismo as one of the most tempting bargains in the performance sector. Looking at average prices for used 2015 Gran Turismos as provided by J.D. Power's estimates across multiple trims, we found that these cars all lost around 70% of their value in the last 10 years on the market. However, if we ask CarEdge's calculator, those calculations are quite generous (probably because we haven't taken inflation into consideration). The site claims a 5-year depreciation rate of a ridiculously steep 65% for the GranTurismo, along with an average 5-year resale value of $65,134!Even more surprising, looking at slightly newer models, a market snapshot of three-year-old models from 2023 shows they're currently selling for approximately $95,000 (Classic.com). This represents a 45% drop from their original price in a very short window. For those willing to go back further, models from 2019 can be found for as little as $65,000 on classic.com. When you consider the sheer amount of theater, leather, and prestige involved, these numbers are almost unbelievable.The most striking way to view this depreciation is through a used value comparison. In today’s market, a ten-year-old Maserati GranTurismo costs, on average, around $40,000 in good condition. This is far less than a brand-new Ford Mustang GT ($46,250) or about the same as a base 2026 Ford F-150 pickup truck ($37,290).Despite its original six-figure pedigree and exotic Italian DNA, the Maserati’s price tag has been humbled by the reality of the secondary market. Buyers are essentially getting a hand-assembled Italian masterpiece for the price of a common commuter car. Why The Maserati GranTurismo Steeply Loses Value Via: Bring a TrailerSo why does the used market price these cars so low? There are multiple very strong reasons, actually. First of all, the entry fee is often followed by high maintenance costs. A Maserati GranTurismo will cost about $21,244 for maintenance and repairs during its first 10 years of service, and a 55.82% chance it will need major repairs (CarEdge). While the purchase price is a bargain, the cost of ownership remains firmly in the supercar category, which is exactly why the resale values continue to struggle against the tide of more practical alternatives. And don't forget steep insurance premiums either.The GranTurismo’s steep depreciation isn’t driven by reliability concerns alone, but it’s also the result of Maserati’s aggressive leasing programs, heavy incentives, and broader push to move inventory during its volume expansion years. By placing large numbers of cars into leases and fleet channels, the brand flooded the secondary market with supply, diluting exclusivity and putting sustained downward pressure on resale values.None of these also touch on perhaps the biggest issue, which is the brand's poor reliability reputation among buyers. In an effort to fix this in 2026, Maserati has moved production back to the Modena factory and expanded its Maserati Approved certified pre-owned program. By shifting toward a build-to-order model, the brand hopes to limit oversupply and finally stabilize these plummeting residuals.Finally, there's positioning. Unlike Ferrari or Lamborghini, Maseratis are luxury GTs first and performance icons second. They don't have the same “timeless, visceral performance car” appeal associated with many other supercar brands. As such, their buyers frequently chase the latest model rather than valuing older examples, which helps explain why used Maseratis lose value so quickly. The Ultimate Hack: A Ferrari-Engined Bargain Via: Bring a TrailerThe primary reason enthusiasts endure the Maserati GranTurismo's depreciation is the mechanical masterpiece hidden under its hood. Every previous generation GranTurismo is powered by the F136 V8 engine, a powerplant designed and built by Ferrari. This engine family is shared with legends like the Ferrari 458 Italia and the F430, though the Maserati version utilizes a cross-plane crankshaft to provide a smoother, more sophisticated grand touring character. It remains one of the most celebrated naturally aspirated V8s in history, offering a level of exotic engineering that is increasingly rare in an era of turbocharging and electrification.Beyond the technical specs, the F136 provides what many consider the best exhaust notes per dollar on the used market. The car produces a high-pitched, operatic wail that serves as a constant reminder of its Maranello heritage. For many buyers, this auditory experience justifies the steep maintenance costs. Ferrari Power For The Price Of A Camry Via: Bring a Trailer Because of the model's high depreciation, this Ferrari heart can now be acquired for the price of a used Toyota Camry. It is a massive performance gap that allows drivers to access genuine supercar DNA and a world-class soundtrack without the six-figure entry fee associated with the Prancing Horse badge. The Modern Ferrari SF90 May Soon Dethrone The Maserati Ferrari While Maserati has long held the depreciation crown, the Ferrari SF90 Stradale is currently experiencing a shocking market implosion. Owners are witnessing their flagship hypercars lose over $300,000 in value in just a few years. The statistics are brutal for a brand known for exclusivity: in the last year alone, SF90 Coupes dropped by 15.5 percent while Spiders fell by 11.7 percent. It may not be the highest depreciating sports car outright, but the amount of value lost (about two new Maserati GTs) in just a few years is alarming.This sudden drop is largely attributed to the fear or perhaps disdain for the SF90's hybrid powertrain. Used buyers are showing deep-seated concerns over long-term battery longevity and the immense tech overload of Ferrari’s first plug-in hybrid, preferring the mechanical purity of older models.While the high-tech SF90 plummets, internal combustion engine Ferraris are seeing their values skyrocket. The F8 Spider, the last of the non-hybrid mid-engine V8s, lost only 9.9 percent in the same period, and older analog icons like the 458 Speciale have seen prices surge by over 40 percent, appreciating like a Rolex.The market is sending a clear message that it prizes the roar of a pure engine over the complexity of electric motors. If these trends continue, the SF90’s massive dollar-for-dollar losses may soon make it a worse financial proposition than even the most neglected Maserati. The 849 Testarossa Hopes To Hold Value Better Than The SF90 Ferrari Hagerty's Henry Catchpole called the SF90"a bit of a forgettable Ferrari." To address the issue, Ferrari replaced it by bringing back the Testarossa with the new 849 hypercar to improve the shortcomings of its predecessor. The Depreciation Runners-Up Jaguar Rounding out the list of value losers are three more heavyweights that suffer from a lack of secondary market confidence. The Jaguar F-Type remains a stunning piece of British design, but it typically sees approximately 51 percent depreciation over its first five years. The car suffers from being a niche product in a segment dominated by the Porsche 911. High out-of-warranty repair costs for specialized British components often scare away second owners, leaving these beautiful coupes and convertibles to sit on dealer lots until their prices hit rock bottom. The Unstable Investment bmwusanews.com The BMW 8 Series faces a similar struggle, with a five-year depreciation rate hovering around 49 percent. As BMW’s flagship grand tourer, the 8 Series is packed with cutting-edge luxury technology that quickly feels obsolete as newer models arrive. The complexity of its various sensors, infotainment systems, and active driving aids makes it a liability once the factory warranty expires. Consequently, used buyers often skip the 8 Series entirely, opting either for the more stable investment of a Porsche 911 or the significantly cheaper 4 Series. This lack of demand at the high end of the market ensures that 8 Series owners will continue to see some of the steepest losses in the luxury performance category. The Oversupply Problem Mercedes-Benz of Sugar LandAnd finally, the Mercedes-Benz CLE 450 Coupe. This is a modern two-door luxury grand tourer powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six with mild-hybrid assistance, producing 375 horsepower and paired with 4MATIC all-wheel drive. It's performance with tech-heavy luxury, positioning itself between traditional sports coupes and executive luxury models.However, like many tech-forward German coupes, depreciation hits far too quick. According to CarEdge, the CLE 450 depreciates 47 percent over five years, dropping from an assumed MSRP of $74,167 to a resale value of $39,420. By year ten, residual value falls to just 23.25%, with resale averaging $17,244. Rapid technology turnover, luxury-brand oversupply, and high out-of-warranty repair complexity contribute to this sharp drop, placing it firmly among the segment’s most significant value losers.Sources: Hagerty, CarEdge, Classic, Fourwheel Trader via YouTube, J.D. Power.