What Will These Vehicles Be Worth In 3 Years?

Cadillac Escalade:             53%       $84,425

Segment Average:            52%       $90,250

Cadillac's Brand Average:  46%       $58,725

Analysis: The Escalade is expected to retain 53% of the MSRP over a 3-year period. The Escalade has a higher residual than other SUV in the segment and the entire Cadillac brand. In 3 years, the Cadillac Escalade is expected to be worth $44,745.25 on the used car market based on the MSRP of $84,425.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe: 39%       $184,500    

Segment Average:                    49%       $115,525

M-B's Brand Average:                48%       $78,350

Analysis: The S-Class Coupe has a lower 3-year residual value than other vehicles in its segment. In fact, this luxury coupe is worth 10 percent points than other M-B vehicles. In 3 years, the S-Class Coupe is expected to be worth $71,955 on the used car market based on a MSRP of $184,500.

Ford F-150:                     54%       $41,375

Segment Average:           48%       $46,025

Ford's Brand Average:      46%       $46,225

Premium Compact Crossovers: What They Will Be Worth In 3 Years As Used Vehicles

2015 Audi Q3

 MSRP/3-Year Residual Value $36,975/52%
Used Car Value In 2017/$19,227

Premium Compact Crossover Avg. $46,350/49%

Audi Brand Avg. $65,825/50%

Q3 Starting Base Price: $33,425

2015 Lincoln MKC

MKC MSRP/3-Year Residual Value $41,275/44%
Used Car Value In 2017/$18,161

Premium Compact Crossover Avg. $46,350/49%

Lincoln Brand Avg. $50,325/44%

MKC Starting Base Price:$33,995

What Will These New Rides Be Worth In 3 to 5 Years?

2011 Hyundai Equus MSRP: $58,000 - $64,500*

36-Month/ 60-Month

Hyundai Equus:  50%/ 34%

Hyundai Avg. 52%/ 36%

Premium Luxury Avg. Segment  46%/ 30%

At the end of three years, the Equus is expected to be worth 50 percent of its MSRP in 3 years and 34 percent of its MSRP in 5 years. The Equus is entering the luxury car segment, competing against the top-end Lexus and Mercedes.  Overall this vehicle will be worth more than its competitors after the third and fifth year.

2011 Ford Explorer MSRP: $28,190 -$39,190*

36-Month / 60-Month

Ford Explorer 47%/ 30%

Ford Avg. 47% /33%

Midsize SUV Avg. Segment  47%/ 34%

At the end of three years, the Ford Explorer is no longer a SUV, it is now based off a car platform -- also known as a crossover. The Explorer is expected to be worth 47 percent of its MSRP in 3 years and 30 percent of its MSRP in 5 years. In 5 years, the Explorer is expected to be slightly less than its competitors. This vehicle will be on par with other vehicles in this segment in three years, but be slightly less of other vehicles in this segment in 5 years.

2011 Chevy Cruze MSRP: $16,275- $21,975*

36-Month/ 60-Month
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Chevrolet Cruze 50%/ 34%

Chevrolet Avg: 45%/ 32%

Mid Compact Car Avg Segment: 54% / 39%

At the end of three years, the Cruze is expected to be worth 50 percent of its MSRP in 3 years and 34 percent of its MSRP in 5 years. The Cruze competes against the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla. The Cruze is estimated to be worth slightly less than other vehicles in this segment at the end of both three years and five years.

 

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