You can ruthlessly negotiate your new car deal down to the penny, but it could be a waste of time if the car doesn't retain much value down the road. New car shoppers often overlook this fact, only to be rudely awakened later. If you purchased the car, your concern is resale value; if you leased it, residual value is what to look for.
You might be surprised to learn high reliability scores don't always create a parallel with high value. To forecast which models are likely to hold the greatest chunk of their original sticker price, a lot of variables come into play -- even intangibles, like public perception and educated guesswork. Making things even more interesting is the fact that a few newer and high-demand rides actually experience a short-term spike in value.
And the winners are:
Toyota Prius
Porsche 911 Coupe/Targa/Cabriolet
BMW 5-Series Sedan
Chevrolet Corvette Coupe/Convertible
Infiniti G35 Coupe
Mini Cooper Base/S Hatchback
Source: Askmen.com