Best Car Resale Values by Class

Though probably not at the forefront of a car buyer's mind, it's important to consider what a vehicle's future resale (or residual) value might be. These 2010 model year vehicles are expected to hold the most of their original value within their vehicle class after three years. Find the residual value of any 2010 model year vehicle with our residual values tool.

Best Car Resale Values by Class
The list below is provided by Automotive Lease Guide. Click on the image or model name to read the vehicle's 2010 Cars.com report.
*Class	Make and Model
Compact Car	Honda Fit
Mid-Compact Car	Mazda3
Midsize Car	Honda Accord
Full-Size Car	Nissan Maxima
Sporty Car	Mini Cooper
Near-Luxury Car	BMW 1 Series
Luxury Car	Lexus LS 460
Luxury Sports Car	Audi S5
Compact Utility Vehicle	Subaru Forester
Midsize Utility Vehicle	Subaru Outback
Large Utility Vehicle	Toyota Sequoia
Near-Luxury Utility Vehicle	Lexus RX 350
Luxury Utility Vehicle	Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Compact/Midsize Pickup	Toyota Tacoma
Full-Size Pickup	Ford F-150
Minivan	Honda Odyssey
Hybrid	Toyota Prius
Source: Automotive Lease Guide, Residual Value Award Winners. *Vehicle segments are determined by ALG.

Residual values play a major role in determining prices for car leases. A vehicle with a higher residual value requires you to repay less, which results in lower monthly payments. A variety of factors — including consumer appeal, production levels and whether buyers are paying over or under the sticker price — determine a vehicle's residual value.