An average vehicle will retain 35% of its value after five years, according to Kelley, meaning that a $20,000 new car today will only be worth $7,000 after five years. But Kelley says a car with excellent residual value, such as a new Mini Cooper, will retain over 50% of its value after five years. To contrast that with the bottom of the pack, a Crown Victoria will hold only 22% of its original value after five years.
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