3-Year Projected Resale Value of Four Redesigned 2011 Vehicles

At the end of three years, the 2011 Infiniti QX56 is expected to be worth 56%of the original sticker price. Conversely, the average vehicle in the luxury SUV segment is expected to retain 43% of its value at the end of three years.

2011 QX56 MSRP: $56,700- $59,800*

2013 Projected Used Vehicle Value: $20,412-$33,488*

At the end of three years, the 2011 Ford Super Duty  is expected to be worth 49% of the original sticker price. Conversely, the average Heavy-Duty truck is expected to be retain 40% of its value at the end of three years.

2011 Super Duty MSRP: $31,505-$49,055*

2013 Projected Used Vehicle Value: $15,437-$24,037*

At the end of three years, the 2011 Toyota Avalon  is expected to be worth 49% of the original sticker price. Conversely, the average fullsize car is expected to be retain 38% of its value at the end of three years.

2011 Avalon MSRP: $32,445-$35,685*

2013 Projected Used Vehicle Value: $15,898-$17,486*

At the end of three years, the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee  is expected to be worth 46% of the original sticker price. Conversely, the average Midsize SUV is expected to be worth 39% of its value at the end of three years.

 2011Grand Cherokee MSRP: $30,215-$41,910*

2013 Projected Used Vehicle Value: $13,899-$19,278*

*Pricing does not include options or destination cost.

Sources: Carprices.com and ALG

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Chrysler's First New Post-Bankruptcy Vehicle

After surviving bankruptcy, the fourth-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee will arrive in dealerships next month. This will be the first vehicle to emerge for post-bankruptcy Chrysler. With so much competition in the mid-size SUV segment, Jeep has decided to retrain true to its heritage by not converting to a crossover or adding third-row seats. In 1999, Jeep sold 300,031 Grand Cherokees, as opposed to an all-time low of 50,328 in 2009.

Surprisingly, the Grand Cherokee at one time was the segment leader in its class. According to Jeep officials, this is the most sophisticated Jeep to date. Chrysler  has also promised that the both the ride and quality of this vehicle has been immensely improved from the previous generation. Here are some of the highlights of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee:

• All-new 2011 Jeep® Grand Cherokee delivers legendary Jeep capability and uncompromised on-road experience
• New Quadra-Lift™ Air Suspension and Selec-Terrain™ systems deliver new levels of Jeep capability
• All-new Grand Cherokee is the most luxurious Jeep ever with sculpted new exterior and world-class interior design featuring 4 inches added rear leg room
• All-new 3.6-liter V-6 engine delivers 23 mpg fuel-economy and 500-mile range due to a larger fuel tank