Although high depreciation helps your wallet at purchase, it's equally important that the German SUV you choose is also reliable. VolkswagenThe Tiguan isn't the flashiest model among the five-year-old German SUVs on this list, but it delivers the well-rounded feel you want. The 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan also offers an optional third-row seat — a feature that's genuinely rare among compact crossover SUVs. PorscheOne of the best five-year-old German SUVs has to be the 2020 Porsche Cayenne. Mercedes-BenzThe five-year-old German SUV with the highest depreciation percentage while still offering solid reliability scores is the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC.