How do you get the most bang for your buck when you buy a new car? One way is to choose the model that will retain its value the longest. Automotive Lease Guide (ALG), the nation's leader in setting residual values, lists these cars, trucks, SUVs and minivans as those that hold their values best.
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1. Compact Car: Mini Cooper
2. Midsize Car: Volkswagen Passat
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3. Near Luxury Car: BMW 3 Series
4. Luxury Car: Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
5. Minivan: Honda Odyssey
6. Sub Compact SUV: Honda CR-V
7. Compact SUV: Acura MDX
8. Full-Size SUV: Toyota Sequoia
9. Compact Truck: Toyota Tacoma
10. Full-Size Truck: Toyota Tundra