Large SUVs Soar, Compact Vans Sink at January Auctions
Used Full-Size SUVs depreciated the least, while compact vans and Subcompact Luxury CUVs fell hardest in the auction lanes during January, according to Black Book's monthly report.

Photo via Wikimedia.

Photo via Wikimedia.
Used Full-Size SUVs depreciated the least, while compact vans and Subcompact Luxury CUVs fell hardest in the auction lanes during January, according to Black Book's monthly report.
"For the third straight month we have seen the lowest depreciation of all segments in Full-Size Crossover/SUVs,” said Anil Goyal, Black Book's vice president of automotive valuation and analytics. "This trend, combined with continued low gas prices, is a sign that larger vehicles may continue to demonstrate relative strength in their value throughout this year."
Vehicles from model years 2010 to 2014 fell an average of 1.6% in value. Cars declined 1.7%, while trucks fell 1.5%.
Compact vans fell hard at auction. The category has also seen slower demand in the new-vehicle market. The category depreciated 3.6% to $10,101 and has fallen 22.8% since a year ago.
While compact vans struggle, full-size vans have held their value much better, falling 1.6% to $19,738 in January and 6.8% on the year.
Subcompact Luxury CUVs such as the Audi Q3, BMW X3, and Buick Encore fell 4% to $17,314 in January. The category has declined 21.2% from a year ago.
At the other end of the spectrum, Full-Size SUVs such as the Ford Flex, Volkswagen Touraeg, Lincoln MKT, Chevrolet Traverse, and Mazda CX-9 depreciated 0.3% to $25,063. The category is off 1.7% year-over-year.
Originally posted on Automotive Fleet
More Operations

Used EVs Strengthen Overall Electric Vehicle Market
The latest sales data point to several reasons for the divergent trends in new and used EVs that can factor into fleet cycling decisions.
Read More →
The Data-Driven Haul: 5 Ways AI is Leveling the Playing Field in Auto Transport
Large and small transport fleets are becoming more competitive as predictive analytics and real-time data inform the logistics decision chain.
Read More →
How to Speak the Same Language on Fleet Safety
Drivers, supervisors, and data often speak different safety “languages.” Getting on the same page will drive better results.
Read More →
2026 CAR Awards Celebrate Industry Excellence
CAR’s annual Fleet Remarketing Awards opened a reimagined 2026 conference designed to bridge the worlds of fleet management and automotive remarketing.
Read More →
The Predictive Pivot: How AI and Data Are Redefining Auto Logistics in 2026
AI is no longer a luxury but the baseline for profitability in 2026. Auto haulers that adopt these tools now will quickly outpace those using manual workflows and taking a wait-and-see approach.
Read More →
The Predictive Pivot: How AI and Data Are Redefining Auto Logistics in 2026
AI is no longer a luxury but the baseline for profitability in 2026. Auto haulers that adopt these tools now will quickly outpace those that use manual workflows or take a wait-and-see approach.
Read More →
CAR 2026 Recap Part 2: Closing the Gap Between Data & Remarketing Value
The second half of CAR 2026 examined how fleets can translate lifecycle strategy, vehicle data, and market shifts into higher real-world results.
Read More →
CAR2026 in Two Words: Velocity, Value (Part 1)
The 2026 Conference of Automotive Remarketing convened with a mandate to involve a new constituency — fleet managers — and an updated mission to demonstrate unrealized value in de-fleeted vehicles.
Read More →
CAR 2026: Get the Wall Street Update on the Key Players in Remarketing
From a Wall Street analyst's take on remarketing's key players to whether fleets need their own version of Carfax, CAR 2026's afternoon roundtables will answer key operational and industry questions.
Read More →
CAR 2026 Session to Uncover the Missing Data That's Costing Fleets at Disposal
Work trucks lose value at remarketing, not because they aren't worth more, but because the data to prove it rarely makes it to the auction.
Read More →