2019 Best Resale Value Award Winners – Kelley Blue Book
While most car buyers consider the sales price one of the most significant figures when choosing a new vehicle, the experts at Kelley Blue Book recommend shoppers consider a number they won’t find on any window sticker: the resale value. Making it easy to shop smart, Kelley Blue Book today announces the 2019 model-year brand and category winners of the annual Best Resale Value Awards, recognizing vehicles for their projected retained value through the initial five-year ownership period.
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Toyota |
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Porsche |
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COMPACT CAR: Honda Civic |
MIDSIZE SUV/CROSSOVER – 3 ROW: Toyota Highlander |
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MIDSIZE CAR: Subaru Legacy |
FULL-SIZE SUV/CROSSOVER: Chevrolet Tahoe |
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FULL-SIZE CAR: Dodge Charger |
LUXURY SUBCOMPACT SUV/CROSSOVER: Lexus UX |
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ENTRY-LEVEL LUXURY CAR: Lexus RC |
LUXURY COMPACT SUV/CROSSOVER: Porsche Macan |
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LUXURY CAR: Audi A7 |
LUXURY MIDSIZE SUV/CROSSOVER – 2 ROW: Lexus RX |
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HIGH-END LUXURY CAR: Porsche Panamera |
LUXURY MIDSIZE SUV/CROSSOVER – 3 ROW: Lexus GX |
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SPORTS CAR: Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 |
LUXURY FULL-SIZE SUV/CROSSOVER: Lexus LX |
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HYBRID CAR: Honda Insight |
OFF-ROAD SUV/CROSSOVER: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited |
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE: Tesla Model 3 |
MIDSIZE PICKUP TRUCK: Toyota Tacoma |
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SUBCOMPACT SUV/CROSSOVER: Honda HR-V |
FULL-SIZE PICKUP TRUCK: Toyota Tundra |
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COMPACT SUV/CROSSOVER: Subaru Crosstrek |
FULL-SIZE PICKUP TRUCK – HEAVY-DUTY: Chevrolet Silverado HD |
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MIDSIZE SUV/CROSSOVER – 2 ROW: Subaru Outback |
MINIVAN: Honda Odyssey |
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Chevrolet Colorado |
Jeep Wrangler |
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Chevrolet Silverado |
Porsche Macan |
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Ford F-Series |
Toyota 4Runner |
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GMC Sierra |
Toyota Tacoma |
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Honda Ridgeline |
Toyota Tundra |
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(Residual values used for award calculations are based on the 2019 model-year vehicles that appear in the January/February 2019 Kelley Blue Book® Residual Value Guide. Top 10 models appear in alphabetical order.) |
Depreciation often is the greatest expense incurred by drivers during the first five years of vehicle ownership. An average 2019 model-year vehicle will only retain about 39 percent of its original value after a five-year ownership period, meaning that a $35,000 new car today will only be worth somewhere close to $13,650 after five years. By comparison, all vehicles in Kelley Blue Book’s Top 10 for Best Resale Value are projected to retain more than 50 percent of their MSRP with the top model, the Toyota Tacoma, expected to bring 62 percent of its MSRP after five years. Vehicles with average or below-average resale values are generally plentiful in the marketplace and easy to find. However, certain vehicles are projected to hold their value better than others. While much of a vehicle’s resale value is based on supply and demand, as well as current and projected future market conditions, vehicles that retain their value best are typically discounted the least and tend to generate high levels of consumer interest.
Residual values reflect projected future auction values for vehicles in average condition with 75,000 miles at the end of a five-year lease or ownership period. Kelley Blue Book’s residual values are used by manufacturers, banks, financial institutions and the automotive leasing industry. For more information about Kelley Blue Book’s Best Resale Value Awards, visit https://www.kbb.com/new-cars/best-resale-value-awards/.
