Which car is a better investment?

I'm looking to buy either a 2019 Honda HRV (Sport) or Pre-certified used 2015 Lexus Nx 200

Whic car will last the longest and have less issues?

I feel that the Lexus (although older and cost more) may be the better bargain.

No one can predict the future. I would buy the Honda. The Lexus will be four years old.

Automobiles depreciate; they are not in any meaningful sense of the word "investments." Unless, of course, you think losing money is just swell.

That said, you're being perfectly reasonable in thinking that the Lexus might be a better deal, since the previous owner ate the biggest chunk of depreciation. The only problem here is that the NX is basically a RAV4 in a prom dress; if you're fine with a RAV4, I'd say go for it.

NO CAR IS AN INVESTMENT.

99.9% go DOWN in value. And the ones that might go up are not driven, they are stored inside.

Honda HRV

The HRV. The Nx is pretty close to the first year it came out. First year cars often have issues that get worked out in subsequent years. They have been making the HRV for a while, so that should be more reliable. I will say that both of those models have gotten critical reviews saying that they aren't a great value when compared to their platform partners. 'Why buy an HRV, when a CRV doesn't cost much more, and is better.' 'Why buy an NX, when an RX is better." Their arguments are that really they are giving you less of a vehicle, for nearly the same price. Just something to consider. I personally like cars in that size range a bit better, but CRVs and RXs are better cars than their in-between siblings.

They're both good. The Honda will initially depreciate more (because it's brand new). The 3-4yo Lexus has already taken the major hit. On the other hand the Honda comes with a full warranty, being new. Lexus is probably just out of warranty.

The HRV is a raised Honda Fit. Too slow and boring. Get the Lexus. It will still be running when Alabama bans college football.

Unless you're buying and storing a historically significant vehicle model or taking a chance on a possible future collector's vehicle, a vehicle is NOT an investment.

Personally I buy used vehicles ( 3-5 years old ) when I flip cars because I can buy them at less than half of what they cost when brand new and usually still get a very reliable vehicle for years to come.

Lexus and Honda are both at th top of the reliability rankings.

Buy the one you can afford, buy the one you like the most. Buy the one that offers a warranty if it does break down.

Honda, a new car. Only rare antique cars are an investment.