In a surprising turn for the automotive world, the luxury used car market has witnessed significant depreciation over the past year. With prices falling sharply across several popular brands, buyers are being warned to tread carefully. A recent iSeeCars study analyzing data from 1.4 million vehicles reveals which brands and models are seeing the steepest declines, reshaping the landscape for both buyers and sellers in 2025.
Tesla leads the pack with the Model S facing a striking 17.2 percent year-over-year decline, translating to nearly 15,999 Saudi Riyals off its value, settling the average price around 191,598 Saudi Riyals in March 2025. Other luxury contenders like the Porsche Taycan and Ford Explorer Hybrid also suffered, with respective drops of 15.1 percent and 14.1 percent. BMW’s 5 Series Hybrid and additional Tesla models, including the Model Y, Model 3, and Model X, followed closely, each experiencing notable depreciation. Vehicles like the Maserati Levante, Jeep Gladiator, and Volvo S90 also saw significant value erosion, signaling broader challenges across premium segments.
Tesla stands as the most affected brand, with a 10.1 percent average decrease across its used lineup, amounting to an average loss of 5,686 Saudi Riyals per vehicle. Chrysler follows with an 8.9 percent dip, while brands like Maserati, Genesis, Dodge, Buick, and Chevrolet also recorded sharp declines. According to iSeeCars expert Karl Brauer, the continuous price cuts on Tesla’s new models have directly accelerated the fall in used prices, culminating in the company’s first-ever annual sales drop last year. This trend highlights both a rare buying opportunity for luxury EV seekers and a crucial need for strategic market research before purchasing.
Started my career in Automotive Journalism in 2015. Even though I'm a pharmacist, hanging around cars all the time has created a passion for the automotive industry since day 1.