- According to CarGurus data, the MG5 is the best value used car on sale in the UK right now.
- It's joined in our top 10 list by the Volkswagen ID.3 and ID.4, as well as the Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5.
When buying a used car, value for money matters. Of course, tools such as our Deal Ratings are a great help here, but what about if you want to go beyond that and snag a real bargain? What if you want to buy a car that you quite simply couldn't afford were it not for above average depreciation?
That's where this very page comes in. Updated each month using data from our extensive inventory of used cars for sale in the UK, our guide compares average listing prices in the month that's just ended versus those in the same month the previous year. The models with the biggest year-over-year price drops rise to the top of the table as the recommended starting points for anybody looking to make their money stretch as far as possible.
It should be noted that these models might not be at the end of their downward journey in value, so if you are buying a car to last for just a few months these will almost certainly not be the most financially savvy options. If you plan to keep the car longer, however, you can expect the rate of depreciation to slow as the car gets older, meaning somebody else will have taken the worst of the financial blow.
With that said, the table below highlights what our data shows to be the 10 best used cars in terms of value, based on those models with the largest year-over-year decrease in average listings price. Keep scrolling down the page for more information about each car, and be sure to check back regularly for the latest data.
| Make/Model | Average Listing Price May 2024 |
Average Listing Price May 2025 |
Percentage Reduction |
|---|---|---|---|
| MG5 (2020-) | £19,282 | £12,561 | -34.9% |
| Volkswagen ID.4 (2021-) | £31,565 | £21,493 | -31.9% |
| Kia e Niro (2019–2021) | £22,266 | £15,476 | -30.5% |
| Volkswagen ID.3 (2020-) | £21,336 | £14,881 | -30.3% |
| Kia Soul (2015–2019) | £14,622 | £10,412 | -28.8% |
| Skoda Enyaq (2021-) | £33,659 | £24,309 | -27.8% |
| Mazda MX-30 (2020-) | £19,524 | £14,215 | -27.2% |
| Kia EV6 (2022-) | £39,491 | £29,014 | -26.5% |
| MG4 (2022-) | £22,944 | £17,054 | -25.7% |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 (2021-) | £33,822 | £25,204 | -25.5% |
The Best Value Used Cars in the UK
- 1. MG5 (2020-)
- 2. Volkswagen ID.4 (2021-)
- 3. Kia e Niro (2019-2021)
- 4. Volkswagen ID.3 (2020-)
- 5. Kia Soul (2015-2019)
- 6. Skoda Enyaq (2021-)
- 7. Mazda MX-30 (2020-)
- 8. Kia EV6 (2022-)
- 9. MG4 (2022-)
- 10. Hyundai Ioniq 5 (2021-)
1. MG5 (2020-)
Average listing price in May 2024: £19,282
Average listing price May 2025: £12,561
Percentage reduction: -34.9%
As a fully electric estate car, the MG5 represents a fairly rare offering in the UK market. In fact, only with the arrival of the Audi A6 e-tron and BMW i5 Touring does it have other estate car rivals, and even then these vehicles are a very long way from being direct competitors. The MG5 is recommendable beyond the fact it is in a class of one, however. It's usefully practical, well equipped, should still be under warranty (although always check this), and has a real world range in excess of 200 miles from a charge. Not only that, but it's also good value on account of its aggressive pricing as a new car, and heavy depreciation as a used one.
MG5 Review
2. Volkswagen ID.4 (2021-)
Average listing price in May 2024: £31,565
Average listing price May 2025: £21,493
Percentage reduction: -31.9%
The Volkswagen ID.4 is one of many electric cars that has suffered from very high year-over-year depreciation (the rest of this list is evidence of that). While not good news for those looking to sell their ID.4, for used car buyers it means you can get a lot of electric VW SUV for your money. In fact, as little as £15,000 is enough to get you into an ID.4 with just 40,000 miles on the clock, while average prices come out at out just under £22,000. The ID.4 might not be the best car VW has ever made, but it's still roomy, good to drive and has an official range in excess of 300 miles from a full battery.
Volkswagen ID.4 Review
3. Kia e Niro (2019-2021)
Average listing price in May 2024: £22,266
Average listing price May 2025: £15,476
Percentage reduction: -30.5%
So good is the original e Niro that the longer range (64kWh battery) version almost won our new car EV SUV megatest back in 2021. For that thank its combination of space, practicality, technology, range and the fact it's great to drive. In the end the Skoda Enyaq pipped it to the post to win, but as a used buy the e Niro fights back thanks to the fact that many will still be eligible for the balance of the original seven-year, 100,000-mile warranty. Here's a used EV with a range of comfortably more than 200 miles (in bigger battery form) that you can buy with plenty of peace of mind.
Kia e Niro Review
4. Volkswagen ID.3 (2020-)
Average listing price in May 2024: £21,336
Average listing price May 2025: £14,881
Percentage reduction: -30.3%
The ID.3 is Volkswagen's interpretation of an electric family car. Externally it's about the same size as a Golf, but inside offers as much space for passengers as a Passat. The ID.3 is a thoroughly competent car, although as with many recent VWs it's been marred by some frustrations with its infotainment system and heating controls. The facelift ID.3 released in 2023 corrects some of these issues, but is still not as good as it arguably should be for the price. Either way, expect pre-facelift models to become even more tempting used buys in the months and years to come.
Volkswagen ID.3 Review
5. Kia Soul (2015-2019)
Average listing price in May 2024: £14,622
Average listing price May 2025: £10,412
Percentage reduction: -28.8%
The Kia Soul is available as a petrol, diesel or electric small crossover, and offers more striking styling than many of its rivals. Overall it's a decent car that's affordable to buy and run, and pleasant enough to drive. The electric version was one of the first EVs available on the UK market, and although it has a fairly limited battery range it could potentially make for a good second car for those who can charge at home. Just be aware that boot space isn't the Soul's strongest point, particularly compared with rivals such as the Renault Captur.
Kia Soul Review
6. Skoda Enyaq (2021-)
Average listing price in May 2024: £33,659
Average listing price May 2025: £24,309
Percentage reduction: -27.8%
In 2021, we named the Skoda Enyaq as the best family electric SUV on the market. While a lot (and we mean a lot) of new competitors have arrived since then, the Enyaq remains one of the top choices in its class thanks to the way it blends above average practicality (including a huge boot) with a comfortable drive, a pleasant interior and a strong range. Plus there's the fact that the Enyaq has always been good value next to its competitors, which remains the case on the used market too. While average prices net out at just under £25,000, it's possible to pick up an Enyaq from under £15,000.
Skoda Enyaq Review
7. Mazda MX-30 (2020-)
Average listing price in May 2024: £19,524
Average listing price May 2025: £14,215
Percentage reduction: -27.2%
The MX-30 is a leftfield choice of used car, but perhaps that's precisely why you should consider it. Originally launched as a fully electric model, Mazda subsequently added a range extender version with a small petrol engine to charge the car's (admittedly small) battery. Think of it like a plug-in hybrid with good fuel efficiency and low emissions and you won’t be far off.
Despite being quite a large car on the outside, the MX-30 isn't hugely practical (not helped by its back doors being rear-hinged), and a range of not much more than 100 miles in the pure EV model means it's pretty limited in terms of long distance use. Maybe it's as a second car that the MX-30 could make sense. After all, it has a rarity factor, it's good to drive (OK, it’s no match for the Mazda MX-5 sports car, but it still handles smartly) and it has a lovely interior. And then there's the price to consider, with low-mileage used models start from around £10,000 it offers a lot of relatively new EV for the money.
Mazda MX-30 review
8. Kia EV6 (2022-)
Average listing price in May 2024: £39,491
Average listing price May 2025: £29,014
Percentage reduction: -26.5%
The EV6 is Kia's family crossover sibling to the Hyundai Ioniq 5. It's an extremely well-rounded car, with even the earliest models being capable of exceeding 200 miles from a charge in normal use. What's more, the EV6 marries this range with fun handling, loads of interior space (mind you, it's a big car so you'd expect lots of room) and a very smart design. If you're prepared to go for a higher mileage version, prices start from well under £20,000. A seven-year, 100,000-mile warranty adds to the EV6's appeal, although be sure to check with a Kia dealer that any car you're looking at still qualifies for this cover.
Kia EV6 Review
9. MG4 (2022-)
Average listing price in May 2024: £22,944
Average listing price May 2025: £17,054
Percentage reduction: -25.7%
The MG4 has been instrumental in changing consumers' perceptions of the MG brand, as well as providing them with a long-range electric car option at a relatively entry-level price. Going up against rivals including the Volkswagen ID.3 and Renault Megane E-Tech, the MG offers good practicality and decent technology, as well as being genuinely enjoyable to drive. There's even a high-performance X-Power model, although we rate the entry-level SE Standard Range as the sweetspot in the line-up.
MG4 review
10. Hyundai Ioniq 5 (2021-)
Average listing price in May 2024: £33,822
Average listing price May 2025: £25,204
Percentage reduction: -25.5%
The Ioniq 5 is another electric car to make this list. While heavy depreciation over the past 12 months won't be good news for anybody who has previously bought an Ioniq 5 outright, it does mean that one of the most striking EVs currently on sale is now more attainable than ever before. With its distintive styling, good driving range and a seriously roomy interior, the Ioniq 5 is not short on appeal. And while average prices still look high, the starting point for a used Ioniq 5 is much more attainable, at comfortably under £17,000. We'd say this is fast becoming one of the most desirable used EVs on the market.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 review
Methodology
As a used car marketplace, CarGurus UK sits on a treasure trove of data. Where possible, we try to use this data to help car buyers to be more informed, whether it's through clear price analysis and deal ratings, the number of days a vehicle has been for sale, or any price drops that have been applied. For this article, our team of data analyists looks at year-over-year price changes for thousands of different car models across our website, and highlight the 10 cars each month that have dropped in price by the highest percentage compared with the year before. In doing so, we are able to identify vehicles that offer excellent value relative to a year ago, and thus help consumers who are focused on securing one of the best value models in the current market.
To guard against anomalies in stock, our analysts only looked at models with at least 100 examples listed for sale on CarGurus.co.uk, and only cars that were registered between 2014 and 2024 are included to guard against results being skewed by inventory of nearly new cars with delivery mileage and therefore much higher list prices.
