Unless it’s a collector’s car, it’s difficult to classify any vehicle as an investment. The minute a new car or truck is driven off the lot, the depreciation clock begins ticking. A new vehicle can lose as much as 10% value in its first month of ownership, with another 10% over the following year. Even a vehicle like the 2025 Honda Pilot, which receives excellent ratings in key areas such as safety, reliability and performance, is subject to depreciation.
