Kelley Blue Book, ALG name best brands for residual value
12-01-09, 11:02 PM
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Kelley Blue Book, ALG name best brands for residual value
http://www.autonews.com/article/2009...912019980/1142
KBB Best Brands for Residual Value over 5 Years:
1. Lexus
2. Toyota
3. Honda
4. BMW
5. Subaru
6. Jeep
7. Acura
8. Infiniti
9. Audi
10. Nissan
KBB models with top resale values in individual segments:
• Mid-size pickup: Toyota Tacoma
• Full-size pickup: Ford F-Series Super Duty
• Compact utility: Honda CR-V
• Mid-size utility: Toyota Highlander
• Full-size utility: Honda Pilot
• Luxury utility: Lexus RX 350
• Hybrid/alternative-fuel utility: BMW X5 turbo diesel
• Sports car: Nissan 370Z
• Van: Toyota Sienna
• Hybrid/alternative-fuel car: Toyota Prius
• Compact car: MINI Cooper Clubman
• Mid-size car: Honda Accord
• Full-size car: Ford Taurus
• Near-luxury car: Lexus IS
• Luxury car: Audi A5
• High-performance car: Chevrolet Camaro SS
http://www.detnews.com/article/20091...value-forecast
http://news.businessweek.com/article...KU003K07SXKX-2
Automotive Lease Guide, Kelley make residual-value forecasts
Arlena Sawyers
Automotive News
December 2, 2009 - 12:15 am ET
Residual values are what a vehicle is projected to be worth at the end of a lease or specific time period. The values help automakers determine monthly lease payments for new vehicles. Higher residual values generally mean lower payments.
Automotive Lease Guide’s predictions are for three years, the length of a typical vehicle lease.
Kelley’s predictions are for five years, the typical length of time a consumer owns a vehicle.
The companies base their predictions on criteria such as current and historical vehicle data, market conditions, segment competition, gasoline prices and fleet sales.
Kelley projects that 2010 Lexus vehicles will retain a collective 39.3 percent of their manufacturer’s suggested retail price after five years, up from a projected 38.7 percent for its 2009 models.
The Toyota brand is projected to retain 38.8 percent of its value after five years, Kelley says. That is down from 42.7 percent for its 2009 models.
Automotive Lease Guide named Acura its 2010 residual-value luxury brand winner, with Lexus taking second place.
The guide projects that Acura will retain 52.2 percent of its sticker price after three years, up from a projection of 50.1 percent for the 2009 model year.
It predicts that second-place luxury brand Lexus will retain 52.1 percent of its value after three years, up from 48.6 percent in 2009.
Arlena Sawyers
Automotive News
December 2, 2009 - 12:15 am ET
Residual values are what a vehicle is projected to be worth at the end of a lease or specific time period. The values help automakers determine monthly lease payments for new vehicles. Higher residual values generally mean lower payments.
Automotive Lease Guide’s predictions are for three years, the length of a typical vehicle lease.
Kelley’s predictions are for five years, the typical length of time a consumer owns a vehicle.
The companies base their predictions on criteria such as current and historical vehicle data, market conditions, segment competition, gasoline prices and fleet sales.
Kelley projects that 2010 Lexus vehicles will retain a collective 39.3 percent of their manufacturer’s suggested retail price after five years, up from a projected 38.7 percent for its 2009 models.
The Toyota brand is projected to retain 38.8 percent of its value after five years, Kelley says. That is down from 42.7 percent for its 2009 models.
Automotive Lease Guide named Acura its 2010 residual-value luxury brand winner, with Lexus taking second place.
The guide projects that Acura will retain 52.2 percent of its sticker price after three years, up from a projection of 50.1 percent for the 2009 model year.
It predicts that second-place luxury brand Lexus will retain 52.1 percent of its value after three years, up from 48.6 percent in 2009.
1. Lexus
2. Toyota
3. Honda
4. BMW
5. Subaru
6. Jeep
7. Acura
8. Infiniti
9. Audi
10. Nissan
KBB models with top resale values in individual segments:
• Mid-size pickup: Toyota Tacoma
• Full-size pickup: Ford F-Series Super Duty
• Compact utility: Honda CR-V
• Mid-size utility: Toyota Highlander
• Full-size utility: Honda Pilot
• Luxury utility: Lexus RX 350
• Hybrid/alternative-fuel utility: BMW X5 turbo diesel
• Sports car: Nissan 370Z
• Van: Toyota Sienna
• Hybrid/alternative-fuel car: Toyota Prius
• Compact car: MINI Cooper Clubman
• Mid-size car: Honda Accord
• Full-size car: Ford Taurus
• Near-luxury car: Lexus IS
• Luxury car: Audi A5
• High-performance car: Chevrolet Camaro SS
http://www.detnews.com/article/20091...value-forecast
http://news.businessweek.com/article...KU003K07SXKX-2
12-02-09, 12:08 PM
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Lexus ranked #1 in the KBB 5-year forecast, and #2 in the ALG 3-year forecast; Acura ranked #7 in the KBB and #1 in the ALG. The difference in the ALG between Acura and Lexus was 0.1%.
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12-02-09, 12:12 PM
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Here is what Acura is saying
Acura Wins ALG's 2010 Residual Value Award for Best Luxury Brand
TORRANCE, Calif. - 12/02/2009
Acura announced today that for the second consecutive year it received the Automotive Lease Guide (ALG) 2010 Residual Value Award for Best Luxury Brand. According to ALG, Acura's line of luxury performance vehicles is expected to retain the highest percentage of their original price after a three-year period. Acura beat out other luxury brands such as Audi, BMW, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz for the highly coveted award.
"It is an honor to win the award for Best Luxury Brand a second year in a row," said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales. "It sends a clear message to our customers that Acura vehicles represent a smart choice in today's luxury market".
Residual value is a measure used to recognize vehicle quality, reliability and overall brand strength. ALG determines the award winners after carefully studying the competition in each segment, historical vehicle performance and industry trends. Key factors that affect ALG's residual value forecasts include vehicle quality, production levels relative to demand, pricing strategies and resale performance.
Acura
Acura offers a full line of technologically advanced performance luxury vehicles through a network of 270 dealers within the United States. The 2010 Acura lineup features six distinctive models including the RL luxury performance sedan, the TL performance luxury sedan, the TSX sports sedan, the turbocharged RDX luxury crossover SUV, the award-winning MDX luxury sport utility vehicle and the all-new ZDX four-door sports coupe.
About ALG
Based in Santa Barbara, California, ALG is a leading provider of data and consulting services to the automotive industry. ALG publishes the "Automotive Lease Guide" – the standard for Residual Value projections in North America, and has been forecasting automotive residual values for over 40 years in both the U.S. and Canadian markets. ALG is a company of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRAK).
12-02-09, 12:38 PM
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Lexus Fanatic
Good stuff for Lexus/Toyota and even BMW.
No surprise that Mercedes and Porsche are below par on resale value after the period of the early 2000's and crappy reliability.
No surprise that Mercedes and Porsche are below par on resale value after the period of the early 2000's and crappy reliability.
01-14-10, 05:21 AM
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Canada
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ALG, a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRAK - News) and the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data, today announced its second annual Canadian Residual Value Awards, honoring mainstream and luxury brands as well as the vehicles in each segment that are predicted to retain the highest percentage of their original price.
This year’s awards are based on 2010 model year vehicles. The ALG awards are derived after careful study of segment competition, historical vehicle performance and industry trends, and are based on analysis using only Canada-specific data.
Subaru Canada, Inc. won the Mainstream Brand Canadian Residual Value Award, rising from fourth place last year. In addition, the brand received individual segment awards for the Impreza in the Mid-Compact Car category, the Legacy in the Midsize Car category, and the Impreza WRX/STI in the Sporty Car category.
“Subaru has blazed its own trail since arriving in the Canadian market,” said Matt Traylen, ALG’s Chief Economist. “Subaru’s signature boxer engines and standard all-wheel drive, as well as its solid reputation for quality, give the brand an image of ruggedness and independence and contribute to remarkable owner loyalty. The recent redesign of its three core models and restrained incentives also helped Subaru jump to the top of the rankings.”
For the second year in a row, Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan Canada, Inc., has won the Luxury Brand Canadian Residual Value Award. Infiniti has one of the newest vehicle lineups and with its core model, the G37, refreshed for 2010, it continues to offer great value to consumers in the luxury market.
Mr. Traylen commented, “With generally more powerful engines and lower pricing than its European rivals, Infiniti has pursued the kind of value strategy that helps to give its brand a strong long-term foundation. By augmenting its lineup with all-wheel drive vehicles, it’s expanded its presence across the luxury market.”
Honda Canada, Inc., runner-up for the Mainstream Brand Canadian Residual Value Award, received the most individual segment awards: for the CR-V (Compact Utility Vehicle), the Odyssey (Minivan), the Ridgeline (Compact/Midsize Pickup), and the Insight (Hybrid/Alternative Powertrain). Acura, Honda’s luxury division, ranked 3rd for the Luxury Brand Canadian Residual Value Award.
Nissan Canada, Inc. received three awards: for the Sentra (Entry Compact Car), the Maxima (Fullsize Car), and the GT-R (Luxury Sports Car). Three companies received two awards each: Toyota, for the Sequoia (Large Utility Vehicle) and the Tundra (Fullsize Pickup); Land Rover, for the LR2 (Near Luxury Utility Vehicle) and the Range Rover Sport (Luxury Utility Vehicle); and BMW, for the 1 Series (Near Luxury Car) and the 6 Series (Luxury Car). Mazda’s CX-7 (Midsize Utility Vehicle) rounded out the list.
“We firmly believe that residual value is the most comprehensive and reliable measure of the overall strength of an automotive brand, and we congratulate all of the 2010 winners for their successful products and marketing strategies,” concluded Mr. Traylen.
This year’s awards are based on 2010 model year vehicles. The ALG awards are derived after careful study of segment competition, historical vehicle performance and industry trends, and are based on analysis using only Canada-specific data.
Subaru Canada, Inc. won the Mainstream Brand Canadian Residual Value Award, rising from fourth place last year. In addition, the brand received individual segment awards for the Impreza in the Mid-Compact Car category, the Legacy in the Midsize Car category, and the Impreza WRX/STI in the Sporty Car category.
“Subaru has blazed its own trail since arriving in the Canadian market,” said Matt Traylen, ALG’s Chief Economist. “Subaru’s signature boxer engines and standard all-wheel drive, as well as its solid reputation for quality, give the brand an image of ruggedness and independence and contribute to remarkable owner loyalty. The recent redesign of its three core models and restrained incentives also helped Subaru jump to the top of the rankings.”
For the second year in a row, Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan Canada, Inc., has won the Luxury Brand Canadian Residual Value Award. Infiniti has one of the newest vehicle lineups and with its core model, the G37, refreshed for 2010, it continues to offer great value to consumers in the luxury market.
Mr. Traylen commented, “With generally more powerful engines and lower pricing than its European rivals, Infiniti has pursued the kind of value strategy that helps to give its brand a strong long-term foundation. By augmenting its lineup with all-wheel drive vehicles, it’s expanded its presence across the luxury market.”
Honda Canada, Inc., runner-up for the Mainstream Brand Canadian Residual Value Award, received the most individual segment awards: for the CR-V (Compact Utility Vehicle), the Odyssey (Minivan), the Ridgeline (Compact/Midsize Pickup), and the Insight (Hybrid/Alternative Powertrain). Acura, Honda’s luxury division, ranked 3rd for the Luxury Brand Canadian Residual Value Award.
Nissan Canada, Inc. received three awards: for the Sentra (Entry Compact Car), the Maxima (Fullsize Car), and the GT-R (Luxury Sports Car). Three companies received two awards each: Toyota, for the Sequoia (Large Utility Vehicle) and the Tundra (Fullsize Pickup); Land Rover, for the LR2 (Near Luxury Utility Vehicle) and the Range Rover Sport (Luxury Utility Vehicle); and BMW, for the 1 Series (Near Luxury Car) and the 6 Series (Luxury Car). Mazda’s CX-7 (Midsize Utility Vehicle) rounded out the list.
“We firmly believe that residual value is the most comprehensive and reliable measure of the overall strength of an automotive brand, and we congratulate all of the 2010 winners for their successful products and marketing strategies,” concluded Mr. Traylen.
Summary of 2010 Canadian Residual Value Awards
Mainstream Brand: Subaru
Luxury Brand: Infiniti
Entry Compact Car: Nissan Sentra
Mid-Compact Car: Subaru Impreza
Midsize Car: Subaru Legacy
Fullsize Car: Nissan Maxima
Compact Utility Vehicle: Honda CR-V
Midsize Utility Vehicle Mazda CX-7
Large Utility Vehicle: Toyota Sequoia
Minivan: Honda Odyssey
Compact/Midsize Pickup: Honda Ridgeline
Fullsize Pickup: Toyota Tundra
Sporty Car: Subaru Impreza WRX/STI
Near Luxury Car:
BMW 1 Series
Luxury Car: BMW 6 Series
Luxury Sports Car: Nissan GT-R
Near Luxury Utility Vehicle: Land Rover LR2
Luxury Utility Vehicle: Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Hybrid/Alternative Powertrain: Honda Insight
2010 Mainstream Brand Canadian Residual Value Rankings
1. Subaru
2. Honda
3. Mazda
4. Toyota
5. Nissan
6. Volkswagen
7. Suzuki
2010 Luxury Brand Canadian Residual Value Rankings
1. Infiniti
2. BMW
3. Acura
4. Audi
5. Lexus
6. Land Rover
Rankings for the Mainstream brands and non-luxury segments are based on a 48-month term. Rankings for the Luxury brands and segments are based on a 36-month term.Mainstream Brand: Subaru
Luxury Brand: Infiniti
Entry Compact Car: Nissan Sentra
Mid-Compact Car: Subaru Impreza
Midsize Car: Subaru Legacy
Fullsize Car: Nissan Maxima
Compact Utility Vehicle: Honda CR-V
Midsize Utility Vehicle Mazda CX-7
Large Utility Vehicle: Toyota Sequoia
Minivan: Honda Odyssey
Compact/Midsize Pickup: Honda Ridgeline
Fullsize Pickup: Toyota Tundra
Sporty Car: Subaru Impreza WRX/STI
Near Luxury Car:
BMW 1 Series
Luxury Car: BMW 6 Series
Luxury Sports Car: Nissan GT-R
Near Luxury Utility Vehicle: Land Rover LR2
Luxury Utility Vehicle: Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Hybrid/Alternative Powertrain: Honda Insight
2010 Mainstream Brand Canadian Residual Value Rankings
1. Subaru
2. Honda
3. Mazda
4. Toyota
5. Nissan
6. Volkswagen
7. Suzuki
2010 Luxury Brand Canadian Residual Value Rankings
1. Infiniti
2. BMW
3. Acura
4. Audi
5. Lexus
6. Land Rover
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