Worst 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 least of their original value after three years. Find the residual value of any other 2012-model-year vehicle with our residual values tool.
| Worst 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. |  Chevrolet Express 3500 | 2LS passenger van with 155-inch wheelbase | 27% |
| 2. |  GMC Savana 3500 | 2LS/2LT passenger van with 135-inch wheelbase, 2LS with 155-inch wheelbase | 29% |
| 3. |  Ford E-150 | XL Wagon | 29% |
| 4. |  Mercedes-Benz S-Class | S600, S65 AMG | 30% |
| 5. |  Nissan Titan | 2WD King Cab S | 31% |
| 6. |  Porsche Cayenne | Turbo | 32% |
| 7. | Ford E-Series | E-250, E-350 Super Duty | 32% |
| 8. |  Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | CL65 AMG | 32% |
| 9. | GMC Savana 1500 | AWD LS | 33% |
| 10. |  BMW 760 | Li | 33% |
| 11. |  Chevrolet Express 1500 | LS AWD passenger van | 33% |
| 12. |  Nissan NV Passenger 3500 | S | 33% |
*Listed style had the lowest 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.