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 2010-model-year vehicles are expected to hold the most of their original value after three years. Find the residual value of any 2010-model-year vehicle with our residual values tool.
| Best Overall Car Resale Values | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| The residual values below are a percentage of the manufacturer's suggested retail price (including destination charge) and are provided by Automotive Lease Guide. Click on the image or model name to read the vehicle's 2010 Cars.com report. | |||
| Rank | Make and Model | Style* | Residual Value |
| 1. |  Mini Cooper | Hatchback base | 66% |
| 2. |  Mini Cooper S | Hatchback base | 65% |
| 3. |  BMW 1 Series | 128i coupe | 64% |
| 4. |  Mazdaspeed3 | Base | 62% |
| 5. |  Honda Fit | Sport | 61% |
| 6. |  Mini Cooper Clubman | Base | 61% |
| 7. |  Ford Mustang | GT coupe | 60% |
| 8. |  Mazda3 | s Sport sedan | 60% |
| 9. |  Toyota Prius | Hatchback II | 60% |
| 10. |  Honda Insight | LX | 60% |
*Listed style had the highest residual value for that model. | |||
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.
