Do you think XL trims will have a higher resale value over time?

[259Maverick]

This might be a weird question, but my old subaru impreza hatchback was a 5 speed manual absolute base model, and after about 10 years I noticed it had a higher resale value both as a gross dollar amount and percentage against original MSRP to most of the other trims.

Because it seems most non-fleet Mavericks are being ordered/produced as an XLT or higher, I'm wondering if it will make the XL a bit more rare in the future. And even though it will have the least amount of features on paper, it will also be the lowest priced down the road giving a higher perceived budget value as it ages down the road for the budget used buyer. Of course the gross dollar amount will theoretically be less than the high trim counterparts, but I'm wondering if the percentage (resale:MSRP) will hold a bit better after depreciation 5 years down the road.

Just a thought/question and curious on your thoughts since the XL seems to be in relatively high demand vs low production as well as me always hearing even younger people say just give me a cheap truck. If the US ever did away with the chicken tax it might throw this entire discussion into flux, but manufacturers are still prioritizing higher margin builds and price markups over affordable vehicles. That's why even if/when competitors like the Toyota Stout are announced for US production, prices will never be cheaper than they are now, just as the 2024 was never going to be cheaper than the 2022 in the real world.

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[Razor802]

I think this will not happen.

 

[paneubert]

Yes, I believe this. It may be because I have owned two XL trim Mavericks at this point. Haha.

But seriously......down the road when I decide to sell it, I do believe that I will recoup more of my initial investment than someone reselling an XLT or Lariat based on the "value" of many of the XLT and Lariat features not maintaining their value compared to their original cost.

Adding 4k Tow, Sliding Rear Window, and CoPilot360 were smart (and relatively cheap) upgrades to the XL if you ask me. Those are what I believe will keep my resale value higher as a percentage of original MSRP in the future, even if it means I make back 65% of my original MSRP while someone with an XLT or Lariat makes back 60% of theirs.

 

[hdave]

From what I understand you are asking, you are wondering about which trim level will hold resale the best.

It's hard to say what the future holds, but as if right now it seems the answer is yes.
XL > XLT > Lariat
Hybrid > Ecoboost

 

[259Maverick]

Yes, I believe this. It may be because I have owned two XL trim Mavericks at this point. Haha.

But seriously......down the road when I decide to sell it, I do believe that I will recoup more of my initial investment than someone reselling an XLT or Lariat based on the "value" of many of the XLT and Lariat features not maintaining their value compared to their original cost.

Adding 4k Tow, Sliding Rear Window, and CoPilot360 were smart (and relatively cheap) upgrades to the XL if you ask me. Those are what I believe will keep my resale value higher as a percentage of original MSRP in the future, even if it means I make back 65% of my original MSRP while someone with an XLT or Lariat makes back 60% of theirs.

Yeah, I'm as guilty as anyone for trying to justify my decisions even after the fact. But I went with a XL AWD, 4k, CP360, and spray in. Just so happened to have mudguards and tonneau and I added rubberized mats plus some cosmetic differences. I do agree with people that say even if you never plan to tow and get the ecoboost, you're better off ordering it with factory 4k and maybe CP360 for resale value and durability with the upgraded radiator and cooler. But again, here I go justifying my actions...

 

[Rivers90]

This might be a weird question, but my old subaru impreza hatchback was a 5 speed manual absolute base model,

Harder to find option like a manual can up the value of a used vehicle. But there is no manual option on the Maverick. Really none of the options hare to hard to find. Hybrid was but Ford keeps making more and upping the number of hybrids they can make so I see even that mostly going away.

 

[259Maverick]

From what I understand you are asking, you are wondering about which trim level will hold resale the best.

It's hard to say what the future holds, but as if right now it seems the answer is yes.
XL > XLT > Lariat
Hybrid > Ecoboost

Yup exactly what I'm asking. I'm definitely not in the business of prognosticating, but sure as hell try anyway.

 

[259Maverick]

Harder to find option like a manual can up the value of a used vehicle. But there is no manual option on the Maverick.

yeah don't remind me. I'd love to see a 7spd manual like in the bronco on the Tremor or something. Just like Nissan did for awhile on the ProX. Actually I wish the Bronco did it in their larger engine as well

 

[colinl]

yeah don't remind me. I'd love to see a 7spd manual like in the bronco on the Tremor or something. Just like Nissan did for awhile on the ProX. Actually I wish the Bronco did it in their larger engine as well

FYI - Bronco 7 speed is probably a flawed design. Several TSBs, they blocked ordering for the manual 2 different times, and there are 261 pages of misery here: https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/manual-transmission-scraping-noise-grinding-sound.33282/

On your topic - no, I don't see the Maverick XL ever being worth more than a XLT or Lariat of the same engine type, mileage and condition.

 

[mav_kev]

I can see your logic on principle and would agree that more "luxury" trims will depreciate more in gross terms, but it's sort of academic. I have a hard time seeing an XL being worth more than a similar XLT or Lariat trim. Trim level only partially dictates value; mileage and condition trump all other factors and dictate the ceiling.

 

[710-oil-614]

I think first and foremost we need to start with the Maverick itself. As more Mavericks hit the road and used car prices eventually break to the pressures of high interest rates and inability (or unwillingness) of consumers to afford such outrageous prices - I do not think the Maverick is going to hold it's value well, or rather better than the used car market.

Further, I would not expect a trim level, especially the poverty edition, to hold a value better than another. It may be a small contributing factor all else equal but condition of your Maverick, maintenance records, accident free, mileage, etc will all be more important than the trim level.

 

[colinl]

especially the poverty edition

 

[Ozarkbeard]

The trucks themselves will probably all depreciate equally. But the cost of the extras on higher priced trims will likely depreciate faster. So XLT & Lariat trucks may resell for more, but lose a higher percentage of what they originally cost, vs an XL.

Add-ons, like floor mats, tonneau covers and mud flaps usually add nothing to the price of a trade-in, or sale to CARVANA, etc.

 

[710-oil-614]

No hate, didn't mean it that way. The XL is just affectionately known as such. I refer to my old beat up road bike as my poverty pony (from bikesdirect.com).

 

[surfstar]

I think first and foremost we need to start with the Maverick itself. As more Mavericks hit the road and used car prices eventually break to the pressures of high interest rates and inability (or unwillingness) of consumers to afford such outrageous prices - I do not think the Maverick is going to hold it's value well, or rather better than the used car market.

Further, I would not expect a trim level, especially the poverty edition, to hold a value better than another. It may be a small contributing factor all else equal but condition of your Maverick, maintenance records, accident free, mileage, etc will all be more important than the trim level.

and I feel my hybrid XL will hold a higher % relative to your Tremor - but who knows? My poverty edition may be more exclusive than a Tremor. Also a hybrid Mav seems likely to hold its value well - because there are no other high mpg trucks out there.

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