Best Resale Value for Cars, SUVs, and Trucks in 2022
ALG, a division of J.D. Power, has announced its annual list of vehicles with the best resale value after three years of ownership. Additionally, Honda receives the best resale value award in the mass-market category, while Lexus is the highest-ranked brand in the premium category.
For the 2022 model year, ALG considered the brand outlook, product competitiveness, and used-vehicle market performance of 284 models across 29 vehicle segments. The results of the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. ALG Residual Value Awards are as follows.
Best Resale Value for Cars
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There are 11 different cars with the best resale value in 2022, including one minivan. The most affordable is the Hyundai Accent subcompact sedan, while the most expensive is the Porsche 911 Carrera.
Here is the complete list of award winners in their respective segments:
- Subcompact Car – 2022 Hyundai Accent
- Compact Car – 2022 Honda Civic
- Midsize Car – 2022 Kia K5
- Full-size Car – 2022 Dodge Charger
- Sports Car – 2022 Subaru WRX
- Minivan – 2022 Honda Odyssey
- Premium Compact Car – 2022 BMW 2 Series
- Premium Midsize Car – 2022 Genesis G70
- Premium Full-size Car – 2022 Audi A6 Allroad
- Premium Executive Car – 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door
- Premium Sports Car – 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera
Best Resale Value for SUVs
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When it comes to the most popular type of vehicle in America, ALG identifies 12 SUVs with the best resale value. The most affordable is the Hyundai Kona, while the most expensive is the Jeep Grand Wagoneer.
Here is the list of SUVs with the best resale value:
- Micro Utility – 2022 Hyundai Kona
- Subcompact Utility – 2022 Mazda CX-30
- Compact Utility – 2022 Subaru Forester
- Midsize Utility (2-row seating) – 2022 Honda Passport
- Midsize Utility (3-row seating) – 2022 Kia Telluride
- Full-size Utility – 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe
- Off-Road Utility – 2022 Ford Bronco
- Premium Subcompact Utility – 2022 Audi Q3
- Premium Compact Utility – 2022 Lexus NX
- Premium Midsize Utility (2-row seating) – 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
- Premium Midsize Utility (3-row seating) – 2022 Land Rover Discovery
- Premium Full-size Utility – 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Best Resale Value for Trucks
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If you’re looking for trucks with the best resale value, ALG has identified the four models that are most likely to hold their value during the first three years of ownership. One is a commercial van, while the others are pickups in three different size and capability segments.
These are the winners for 2022:
- Midsize Pickup – 2022 Toyota Tacoma
- Full-size Pickup – 2022 Toyota Tundra
- Full-size Heavy-Duty Pickup – 2022 GMC Sierra HD
- Commercial Van – 2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris
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