Vehicles That Keep The Most MoneyIn Your Pocket 2010 Best Resale Value Brand: Toyota 2010 Best Resale Value Luxury Brand: Lexus Mid-Size Pickup: Full-Size Pickup: Compact Utility Vehicle: Mid-Size Utility Vehicle: Full-Size Utility Vehicle: Luxury Utility Vehicle: Hybrid/Alt. Fuel Utility Vehicle: Van: 2010 Best Resale Value By Vehicle Category: Toyota Tacoma High-PerformanceCar: Ford F-Series Super Duty Hybrid/Alt. FuelCar: Honda CR-V Compact Car: Toyota Highlander Mid-Size Car: HondaPilot Full-Size Car: Lexus RX 350 Near-Luxury Car: BMW X5 Turbo Diesel Luxury Car: Toyota Sienna Sports Car: Chevrolet Camaro SS Toyota Prius MINI Cooper Clubman Honda Accord Ford Taurus LexusIS Audi A5 Nissan 370Z 2010 Best Resale Value: Top 10 Models Audi A5 MINI Cooper BMW M3 MINI Cooper Clubman Chevrolet Camaro SS Toyota Prius Chevrolet Corvette Toyota RAV4 Honda CR-V Toyota Tacoma (All values based on the November/December 2009 Kelley Blue Book ResidualValue Guide. Top 10 models appearin alphabetical order.) (NAPSA)—While most car buyers consider sticker price a significant number, they may also care to consider a number they won't find on any windowsticker: the resale value. Depreciation is often the greatest expense incurred by drivers during thefirst five years of vehicle ownership. Knowing what vehicle brands and models have the best projected resale value can help drivers make a more in formed decision. To help, the leading provider of new- and used-vehicle information, Kelley Blue Book, announced the winners of its annual Best Resale Value Awards. The company points out that just because a car is expensive or from a luxury brand does not necessarily mean it will hold its value better down the road. In addition, many options and packages may not increase resale value. Finally, regional prefer- @ ences can significantly affect the value of a vehicle. In colder areas, a two-wheel-drive vehicle’s resale value will not be as high as a four-wheel- or all-wheeldrive option of that same model. Conversely, in warmer climates, black (or dark-colored) cars will not have as high a resale value as light-colored cars. “Especially in today’s difficult economy, consumers should take a good look at the projected resale value of a car when choosing their next new-vehicle purchase,” said James Bell, executive market ana- lyst for Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com. “Taking the time to research and choose vehicle makes, models and options wisely now can help new-car shoppers keep additional money in their pocket downthe road.” For more information about Kelley Blue Book’s Best Resale Value Awards, visit www.kbb. com/brva2010.
