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2006 Honda S2000. (Photo courtesy of American Honda Motor Company, Inc.)
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2006 Mini Cooper. (Photo courtesy of BMW North America, Inc.)
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2006 Acura TSX. (Photo courtesy of American Honda Motor Company, Inc.)
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2006 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class. (Photo courtesy of DaimlerChrysler AG)
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2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG. (Photo courtesy of DaimlerChrysler AG)
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2006 Infiniti G35. (Photo courtesy of Nissan Motors Corporation Inc.)
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2006 Acura RSX. (Photo courtesy of American Honda Motor Company, Inc.)
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2006 Lexus SC 430. (Photo courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.)
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2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STI. (Photo courtesy of Subaru of America Inc.)
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Top 10 Cars With the Best Residual Value
By Warren Clarke, Automotive Content Editor Email
If you're looking to purchase a new car, you'll probably want one that won't lose too much of its value to depreciation. Well, potential buyers, take note: With resale value in mind, we've compiled this list of the 10 cars likely to depreciate the least during ownership. Included is the percentage of its original value that each vehicle is likely to retain after five years with an annual mileage of 15,000. Our residual value percentages are based on each car's national True Market Value (TMV®) price plus typical options and destination charge. Rankings and figures are updated monthly.
1. 2006 Honda S2000 — 51.7%
2. 2006 Mini Cooper — 51.5%
3. 2006 Acura TSX — 47.7%
4. 2006 BMW M3 — 47.6%
5. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class — 47.0%
2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG — 47.0%
7. 2006 Infiniti G35 — 46.9%
8. 2006 Acura RSX — 46.5%
9. 2006 Lexus SC 430 — 46.5%
10. 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STI — 46.4%
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