Best Overall Car Resale Values
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 2012-model-year vehicles are expected to hold the most of their original value after three years. Find the residual value of any 2012-model-year vehicle with our residual values tool.
| Best Overall Car Resale Values | |||
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| The residual values below are a percentage of the manufacturer's suggested retail price (including destination charge) and are provided by ALG. Click on the image or model name to read the vehicle's 2012 Cars.com report. | |||
| Rank | Make and Model | Style* | Residual Value |
| 1. |  Toyota Tacoma |
4WD Double Cab V-6 with manual transmission | 61% |
| 2. |  Subaru Impreza WRX STI |
Sedan | 61% |
| 3. |  Subaru Impreza |
WRX hatchback | 60% |
| 4. |  Mazda Mazdaspeed3 |
Touring with manual transmission | 60% |
| 5. |  Toyota Prius c |
One | 59% |
| 6. |  Nissan Versa |
S sedan with manual transmission | 59% |
| 7. |  Mini Cooper |
Hardtop coupe | 59% |
| 8. |  Toyota Tacoma |
2WD Double Cab PreRunner with automatic transmission | 58% |
| 9. |  Mitsubishi Lancer |
SE with automatic | 58% |
| 10. |  Mini Cooper Clubman |
Coupe | 58% |
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*Listed style had the highest residual value for that model. |
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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.