Want to buy a car that really holds its value? If resale value is important to you, these are the cars likely to depreciate the least during the ownership period. Below we show the percentage of its original value that each vehicle is likely to retain after five years with an annual mileage of 15,000. Keep in mind that the residual value percentages are based on the national True Market Value® (TMV) price, plus typical options and destination charge.
- Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class — 55.2%
- Mini Cooper — 55%
- Ford GT — 52%
- Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG — 50%
- Toyota Camry Solara
- Lexus SC 430 — 49.8%
- Lexus ES 330 — 48.8%
- Chevrolet Corvette — 48.5%
- Audi S4 — 48%
- Nissan Altima — 47.6%
- Mercedes-Benz C55 AMG — 47.5%
Source: Edmunds.com Editors in The New York Times
