15 New Cars With the Highest Resale Value, 2015 - Kiplinger Personal Finance
As part of Kiplinger's annual Best Car Values feature, these new vehicles have the highest projected three-year resale values in their respective categories . A vehicle’s future worth is an important measure of its overall value and appeal. The figures here are the estimated prices a dealer would pay if you traded in the vehicles both three and five years down the road, expressed as a percentage of their original sticker prices. A vehicle is not eligible for the award if another trim level of the same model has won Best Resale in a lower price category. SOURCES: Kelley Blue Book (new vehicle data & ownership costs). KELLEY BLUE BOOK FAIR PURCHASE PRICE : The Kelley Blue Book® Fair Purchase Price for new cars is generally the midpoint of the Fair Market Range. It is Kelley Blue Book's estimate of what a consumer could reasonably expect to pay in during the period between December 19, 2014 through January 15, 2015 for a new vehicle with standard options, excluding taxes, title and fees. MSRP : The MSRP, or Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price, is the price set by the manufacturer and does not necessarily reflect the price actually paid by consumers in your area. Source: www.kiplinger.com
