Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Three New Rides Projected to Have High Resale Values

2010 Lexus HS 250h MSRP*: $34,200- $48,525

Category
: 3-yr/5-yr Residual
HS 250h Average Residual: 51%/33% of MSRP
Lexus Average Residual : 49%/32% of MSRP
Entry Luxury Average Residual: 49%/32% of MSRP


2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster MSRP*: $36,970- $46,890

Category
: 3-yr/5-yr Residual
Nissan 370Z Roadster Average Residual: 52%/36% of MSRP
Nissan Average Residual: 47%/32% of MSRP
Convertible Average Residual: 45%/31% of MSRP

2010 GMC Terrain MSRP*: $24,250- $38,180

Category: 3-yr/5-yr Residual

GMC Terrain Average Residual: 46%Category/31% of MSRP
GMC Average Residual: 41%/28% of MSRP
Compact SUV Average Residual: 46%/31% of MSRP


The GMC Terrain, which replaces the now defunct Pontiac Torrent, and Lexus HS 250h, which is the brand's first entry level hybrid, are both brand new arrivals for the 2010 model year, while the Nissan 370Z has been redesigned for the 2010 model year. Each of the vehicles are expected to maintain a resale value at or above the average residual for its segment over a 3-year and 5-year period based on the most recent data provided by the American Leasing Guide. In fact, these vehicles perform better as it relates to resale value than the other makes in its brand. If you're in the market for one of the aforementioned rides, at least you know they should maintain a significant percentage of their value, as it relates to the MSRP over a period of time.

Resale values are significant if you plan on trading your vehicle with in the next three to five years or if you plan on leasing. A high resale value means that if you're leasing, automakers will be in a position to offer lower payments than traditional financing. Conversely, if you plan on driving your vehicle until the wheels roll off, dependability and reliability are more of a concern than the resale value. To view other 2010 models with high resale values, click here.

To configure the aforementioned vehicles, visit our New-Vehicle Pricing Guide.

*The MSRP excludes advertising fees.

Sources:American Leasing Guide and JeffCars.com


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