Four New-Rides with High Resale Values

2010 Ford Mustang
Base MSRP= $20,995 - $35,995*
Mustang's 3-year Average =56% of MSRP
Ford's 3-year Average= 37% of MSRP
Sporty Segment 3-year Average= 48% of MSRP

2010 Lexus IS C
Base MSRP= $38,490-$43,640*
IS C's 3-Year Average= 52% of MSRP
Lexus' 3-Year Average= 43% of MSRP
Premium Convertible 3-Year Average= 42% of MSRP

2010 Honda Insight
Base MSRP= $19,800-$23,100*
Insight's 3-Year Average= 63% of MSRP
Honda's 3-Year Average= 49% of MSRP
Mid Compact 3-Year Average= 45% of MSRP

2009 BMW Z4
Base MSRP= $45,750 - $51,650*
Z4's 3-Year Average= 44% of MSRP
BMW's 3-Year Average= 43% of MSRP
Premium Convertible 3-Year Average= 42% of MSRP

If you're in the market for a new-vehicle, we've featured four new vehicles which are expected to outperform their segment and brand - retaining an above average resale value in three years - according to the American Leasing Guide. So, if you like trading your ride in quite frequently, you're likely to get more for the aforementioned vehicles than other make and models. Furthermore, if you plan on leasing, which currently accounts for less than 10 percent of all new-vehicle sales, these vehicles payments will be cheaper, as opposed to conventional financing methods. Ironically, both the Lexus IS C and BMW Z4 compete in the same segments. While it costs more to buy the BMW, the Lexus is expected to retain a higher percentage of its value over three years.

Sources: American Leasing Guide and JeffCars.com's New-Vehicle Pricing Guide

*Prices do not include destination charges, options or accessories.