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. A quick scan of our list shows that import nameplates rule when it comes to retaining their value, Viper and Corvette excepted. Beyond that, it's clear that luxury nameplates hold an edge as well, though the lineups of non-luxury brands like Honda, Toyota and Volkswagen are also well represented.

1. Porsche 911 — 57%



2. Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class — 53%



3. Acura NSX — 52%
   Dodge Viper
   Honda S2000
   Mini Cooper



4. BMW Z4 — 51%
   Nissan 350Z



5. BMW M3 — 50%



6. BMW 3 Series — 49%
   Honda Accord
   Honda Civic
   Volkswagen Jetta
   Volkswagen New Beetle



7. Acura RSX — 48%
   Chevrolet Corvette
   Lexus ES 330
   Lexus GS 300
   Lexus GS 430
   Lexus SC 430
   Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG
   Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
   Mercedes-Benz SLK32 AMG
   Toyota Camry Solara
   Toyota Celica
   Toyota MR2 Spyder



8. Audi TT — 47%
   Infiniti G35
   Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
   Mercedes-Benz E-Class
   Toyota Matrix
   Volkswagen GTI
   Volkswagen Passat



9. Acura TL — 46%
   Acura TSX
   BMW 5 Series
   Mazda RX-8
   Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG
   Porsche Boxster
   Subaru Outback
   Toyota Camry
   Volkswagen Golf



10. Jaguar S-Type R — 45%
    Lexus IS 300
    Lexus LS 430
    Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG
    Nissan Altima
    Toyota Avalon
    Volvo XC70