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Best used cars for your money (10 21 25)
Sally McDonald
October 21, 2025
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💵 Today’s Top Stories
 | Want the best value on a used vehicle? This data looks at the average price and the remaining lifespan of 5-year-old and 10-year-old cars to give you an idea of your best options. Read more. |
 | This Team Clark favorite not only offers competitive prices on hearing aids but provides hearing evaluations and repair services as well. Read more. |
 | Whether you’re driving, working in the yard or washing dishes, listening to free audiobooks can be a great experience. Here’s where to find your favorite genres. Read more. |
 | Your eyes may glaze over when you see these acronyms during open enrollment for workplace health insurance. But understanding the difference can mean thousands of dollars. We break it down. Read more. |
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🚘️ America’s Slowest-Depreciating Vehicles
According to one dataset, if you want a vehicle that isn’t going to depreciate much, Toyota is the brand to target.
Looking at the average depreciation for the 2022 model year, after three years, Toyota claimed eight of the top 13 cars in holding value.
The top vehicle, the Toyota Corolla Cross, fell barely more than 2.5% in three years – and lost an average of just $662 from the original MSRP.
Here are the top vehicles based on percentage value lost:
Toyota Corolla Cross: -2.6%
Toyota 4Runner: -4.9%
Toyota C-HR: -4.9%
Subaru Crosstrek: -4.9%
Toyota Tacoma: -5.3%
Ford Mustang: -5.4%
Nissan Versa: -5.7%
Toyota Sienna: -5.8%
Honda Civic: -5.8%
Toyota Rav4: -7.9%
Kia Rio: -8.5%
Toyota Corolla Hybrid: -8.6%
Toyota Corolla: -8.7%
📊 Stat of the Day
🤖 44%: Share of the S&P 500 now commanded by a basket of 30 AI stocks that J.P. Morgan analysts view as a barometer of artificial intelligence. That’s up from 26% in 2022.
💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals
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🎙️ Podcast
We're wasting up to 40% of the food we buy. Clark shares how he stopped overbuying "bargains" and the incredible way Trader Joe's donates 100% of its unsold products every day. Plus, you're about to see your favorite Aldi product with a new look because the chain is rebranding all of its private-label products as it expands. Also, Clark explains the real reason your utility bill is going up and why he thinks de-regulated energy markets are better for consumers. He gives his must-do checklist for making your home more efficient this winter.
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