10 Best Resale Value Cars in 2017

2017 Jaguar XE front 3/4 ・ Photo by Jaguar

When purchasing a new vehicle, one of the things many shoppers may want to consider is the resale value. In its simplest form, the resale value of a car means the price that it can achieve when it is sold in the future.

There are few cars on the road that hold their purchase price for a long period of time, and if you are buying a new car you may want to make sure that the value includes a good resale price in the future. As you start putting miles on your car the value of the car depreciates, and ideally, you want it to hold most of its original value so you can recoup that money and put it into your next car purchase.

With that in mind, here are what we consider the 10 Best Resale Value Cars in 2017, in hopes that a couple of years from now these cars will give you a good return on your money.

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2017 Audi A7

The Audi A7 is one of the most popular models in the German brand’s lineup. Taking on the likes of the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class, the Audi A7 made its debut back in 2012 in hopes of grabbing a piece of the competitive four-door coupe segment. Since then, the Audi A7 has become a strong contender by offering a luxurious interior that is wrapped in a stylish exterior.

The 2017 Audi A7 continues that tradition and remains very popular for those shopping in the four-door coupe category. With the car in extremely high-demand, and supply remaining somewhat limited, the Audi A7 holds its value for years to come. In addition, the new Audi RS7 model is even more limited and exclusive than the A7, only helping the resale value of this car.

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2017 Jaguar XE

The Jaguar XE recently made its debut and took the market by storm. Taking on the likes of the BMW 3-Series and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, the 2017 Jaguar XE caters to those looking for a British luxury car that offers sleek styling and exciting performance. The success the XE had in those categories helped the new 2017 Jaguar XE receive the ALG’s Residual Value Award for the premium mid-size segment, giving it a good return for the money.

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2017 Nissan GT-R

The Nissan GT-R has taken the sports car segment by storm. With a price tag of just over $100,000, the Nissan GT-R takes on some of the worlds most exclusive and elite sport and supercars. As a result, the demand for the Nissan GT-R is extremely high and supply is limited, which gives this sports car a very strong resale value.

For the 2017 model year, the Nissan GT-R gets a slight redesign, an updated interior with better quality, and some performance improvements that make this an even more compelling sports car.

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2017 Subaru Impreza

You can’t go wrong with a Subaru. The compact sedan takes on the likes of the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla by offering a Boxer engine and standard all-wheel-drive. That makes the Subaru Impreza very appealing to those looking for a compact car that they can drive all year round.

The all-new 2017 Subaru Impreza carries on that legacy with a redesigned exterior, a revamped interior, and a range of new gadgets and gizmos. All factors contributing to its strong resale value.

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2017 Dodge Charger

The 2017 Dodge Charger is one of our favorite full-size sedans. Going head-to-head with the Nissan Maxima and the Ford Taurus, the Dodge Charger stands out from the crowd by achieving the perfect balance between a comfortable large sedan and a muscle car. It is definitely one of the most comfortable large sedans to drive in its segment and offers a lot of bang for your buck. Mix that with a range of new high-performance engine offerings and the Dodge Charger will hold its value for years to come.

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2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

Out of all the Germany luxury automakers, Mercedes-Benz has a long history of being the most innovative and reliable. The 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is the entry-level model for the brand and enables a wider range of consumers to get inside one of the worlds most luxurious and exclusive brands. For just over $30,000, you’ll be able to enjoy all the elegance of a Mercedes-Benz that includes top-quality interior matched with a stylish exterior. Power comes from a 208 horsepower engine that propels the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class from 0 to 60 mph in just 6.3 seconds. All of those factors combine to give the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class the ability to hang on to its value better than most of its competitors.

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2017 Lexus LS

Lexus, as a brand, is known for keeping its value over time and is also known for being one of the most reliable luxury brands on the market. The Japanese car maker’s flagship sedan, the LS, is one of the most popular full-size luxury sedans and has continuously gotten better with each model year.

The 2017 Lexus LS takes it up a notch with an aggressive exterior styling, a technology packed quality interior, and range of engine choices. Match that with a huge focus on comfortable ride quality and an extremely quiet cabin, and the Lexus LS always is in high-demand. As Lexus continues to refine the LS flagship sedan, the model holds on to its title as a class-leading resale value holder.

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2017 Honda Fit

Honda’s are known for being reliable vehicles and ones that you can hang onto for many years. As the subcompact car segment continues to heat up with new offerings every day, the Honda Fit continues to remain a legend in its category. Making a compelling case for buying with eventual resale in mind, the Fit shows its value by offering a lot for a competitive price tag.

The 2017 Honda Fit builds on its legacy with more technology options, better interior flexibility, and a ride quality that is quite better than most of its competitors. If you’re in the market for a subcompact car that will provide you value as your daily driver, and provide you value for when you decide to sell, the Honda Fit is one car you must put on your shopping list.

2017 Toyota Prius V

No matter how many hybrids continue to pop up every year, the Toyota Prius continues to be one of the leaders when it comes to resale value for this segment.

The 2017 Prius family carries on that trend with the Prius V, a hybrid that leads the pack with a large cabin seating more passengers, extremely impressive EPA-rated fuel-economy numbers, and a comfortable ride quality. Not to mention, the Prius name in itself is a legend in the hybrid vehicle segment. If you’re looking for a hybrid vehicle for your family and don’t want to spend an arm and a leg, the Toyota Prius v is one hybrid you should definitely check out. Not to mention, unlike a hybrid SUV, you'll be averaging an impressive fuel-economy of 43/39 mpg (city/highway.)

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2017 Subaru Legacy

Like the Subaru Impreza, the Subaru Legacy is consistent at maintaining its resale value. The 2017 model takes on the mid-size sedan segment with standard all-wheel-drive, a comfortable interior, and a redesigned exterior. Combine that with Subaru’s EyeSight safety suite of features, along with a history of quality, and you’ll understand why the Subaru Legacy is one of the most popular vehicles in its segment. A testimony to the quality of the vehicle, the Subaru Legacy is also known for having little maintenance issues and long-term reliability.

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