Top 10 SUVs, Pickups and Minivans with the Best Residual Value for 2005

Want to buy a vehicle that really holds its value? If resale value is important to you, these are the models among all trucks, SUVs and minivans sold this year that are likely to depreciate the least during the ownership period (as it happened, no minivans made the cut this year). Below is 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.

  1. Toyota Sequoia

    1. Toyota Sequoia — 51.4%

  • Toyota 4Runner

    2. Toyota 4Runner — 50.7%

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  • Toyota Highlander

    3. Toyota Highlander — 50.1%

  • Toyota Tundra

    4. Toyota Tundra — 49.1%

  • Toyota Land Cruiser

    5. Toyota Land Cruiser — 49%

  • Ford F-350 Super Duty

    6. Ford F-350 Super Duty — 47.9%

  • Ford F-250 Super Duty

    7. Ford F-250 Super Duty — 47.7%

  • Ford F-150

    8. Ford F-150 — 47.5%

  • Chevrolet Silverado 1500HD

    9. Chevrolet Silverado 1500HD — 47.4%

  • GMC Sierra 1500HD

    10. GMC Sierra 1500HD — 46.9%

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