KBB Rewards Best Residual Value Vehicles
Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com announced the 2006 model year winners of its annual Best Resale Value Awards at the California International Auto Show.
Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com announced the 2006 model year winners of its annual Best Resale Value Awards at the California International Auto Show. Based on Kelly Blue Book Residual Value Guide projections, the award measures the best resale value after five years of ownership. Awards are given to the highest resale value in nine vehicle categories, as well as the top 10 regardless of market segment. Vehicles with an MSRP of more than $60,000 are excluded from consideration. The 2006 model year winners of Kelley Blue Book's Best Resale Value Awards are: 2006 BEST RESALE VALUE: BRAND
BMW and MINI (Tie)
2006 BEST RESALE VALUE: CATEGORY
SEDAN: Honda Accord Hybrid
LUXURY: Infiniti M45
COUPE: Infiniti G35 Coupe
PICKUP: Toyota Tacoma PreRunner
CONVERTIBLE: Chevrolet Corvette
SPORT UTILITY: Porsche Cayenne
WAGON: Subaru Outback
VAN/MINIVAN: Honda Odyssey
HATCHBACK: MINI Cooper / Toyota Prius (Tie)
2006 BEST RESALE VALUE: TOP 10 (in alphabetical order)
BMW 5 Series
Lexus GX 470
Chevrolet Corvette
MINI Cooper
Honda Accord Hybrid
Porsche Cayenne
Infiniti G35 Coupe
Toyota Prius
Infiniti M45
Volvo XC90
Kelley Blue Book established its annual Best Resale Value Awards in 2003. Its projected residual values are based on current vehicle data, market conditions for each vehicle, competition in its segment, expectations of the future economy and market predictions from pricing analysts.
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