2008 SmartChoice Retained Value Award
Which cars have excellent resale value? The IntelliChoice SmartChoice Retained Value vehicles! As part of our annual ownership cost analysis, IntelliChoice has identified the cars within each class with excellent resale value.
Click on any SmartChoice vehicle below to see its detailed vehicle report, or click on the vehicle class to only show the SmartChoice Retained Value cars for that class.
SmartChoice Retained Value: Winners by Class
Base Sport
Honda Civic SiHonda Civic Si w/Navigation
Honda Civic Si w/Navigation & Summer Tires
Honda Civic Si w/Summer Tires
Cargo Van
Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo Van ExtendedChevrolet Express 2500 Cargo Van Regular
Compact
Honda Civic DX (Auto)Honda Civic DX (Manual)
Honda Civic EX (Auto)
Honda Civic EX (Manual)
Honda Civic EX w/Navigation (Auto)
Honda Civic EX w/Navigation (Manual)
Honda Civic EX-L (Auto)
Honda Civic EX-L (Manual)
Honda Civic EX-L w/Navigation (Auto)
Honda Civic EX-L w/Navigation (Manual)
Honda Civic Hybrid
Honda Civic Hybrid w/Navigation
Honda Civic LX (Auto)
Honda Civic LX (Manual)
Honda Fit (Auto)
Honda Fit (Manual)
Honda Fit Sport (Auto)
Honda Fit Sport (Manual)
Convertible
Volkswagen Beetle S (Auto)Volkswagen Beetle S (Manual)
Volkswagen Beetle SE
Full-Size Pickup 2WD 1/2 Ton
Toyota Tundra CrewMax 4.7L 2WDToyota Tundra CrewMax 5.7L 2WD
Toyota Tundra CrewMax Limited 4.7L 2WD
Toyota Tundra CrewMax Limited 5.7L 2WD
Toyota Tundra CrewMax SR5 4.7L 2WD
Toyota Tundra CrewMax SR5 5.7L 2WD
Toyota Tundra Double Cab 4.7L 2WD Long Bed
Toyota Tundra Double Cab 4.7L 2WD Short Bed
Toyota Tundra Double Cab 5.7L 2WD Long Bed
Toyota Tundra Double Cab 5.7L 2WD Short Bed
Toyota Tundra Double Cab Limited 4.7L 2WD
Toyota Tundra Double Cab Limited 5.7L 2WD
Toyota Tundra Double Cab SR5 4.7L 2WD Long Bed
Toyota Tundra Double Cab SR5 4.7L 2WD Short Bed
Toyota Tundra Double Cab SR5 5.7L 2WD Long Bed
Toyota Tundra Double Cab SR5 5.7L 2WD Short Bed
Toyota Tundra Double Cab SR5 V6 2WD
Toyota Tundra Double Cab V6 2WD
Full-Size Pickup 2WD 3/4 Ton
Ford F250 Super Duty Crew Cab King Ranch 2WD Long BedFord F250 Super Duty Crew Cab King Ranch 2WD Short Bed
Ford F250 Super Duty Crew Cab Lariat 2WD Long Bed
Ford F250 Super Duty Crew Cab Lariat 2WD Short Bed
Ford F250 Super Duty Crew Cab XL 2WD Long Bed
Ford F250 Super Duty Crew Cab XL 2WD Short Bed
Ford F250 Super Duty Crew Cab XLT 2WD Long Bed
Ford F250 Super Duty Crew Cab XLT 2WD Short Bed
Full-Size Pickup 2WD One Ton
Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab Laramie 2WD DRWDodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab Laramie 2WD SRW
Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab SLT 2WD DRW
Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab SLT 2WD SRW
Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab ST 2WD DRW
Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab ST 2WD SRW
Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab SXT 2WD DRW
Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab SXT 2WD SRW
Full-Size Pickup 4WD 1/2 Ton
Hummer H2 SUTToyota Tundra Double Cab 4.7L 4WD Long Bed
Toyota Tundra Double Cab 4.7L 4WD Short Bed
Toyota Tundra Double Cab 5.7L 4WD Long Bed
Toyota Tundra Double Cab 5.7L 4WD Short Bed
Toyota Tundra Double Cab Limited 4.7L 4WD
Toyota Tundra Double Cab Limited 5.7L 4WD
Toyota Tundra Double Cab SR5 4.7L 4WD Long Bed
Toyota Tundra Double Cab SR5 4.7L 4WD Short Bed
Toyota Tundra Double Cab SR5 5.7L 4WD Long Bed
Toyota Tundra Double Cab SR5 5.7L 4WD Short Bed
Full-Size Pickup 4WD 3/4 Ton
Ford F250 Super Duty Crew Cab FX4 4WD Long BedFord F250 Super Duty Crew Cab FX4 4WD Short Bed
Ford F250 Super Duty Crew Cab Harley-Davidson 4WD Long Bed
Ford F250 Super Duty Crew Cab Harley-Davidson 4WD Short Bed
Ford F250 Super Duty Crew Cab King Ranch 4WD Long Bed
Ford F250 Super Duty Crew Cab King Ranch 4WD Short Bed
Ford F250 Super Duty Crew Cab Lariat 4WD Long Bed
Ford F250 Super Duty Crew Cab Lariat 4WD Short Bed
Ford F250 Super Duty Crew Cab XL 4WD Long Bed
Ford F250 Super Duty Crew Cab XL 4WD Short Bed
Ford F250 Super Duty Crew Cab XLT 4WD Long Bed
Ford F250 Super Duty Crew Cab XLT 4WD Short Bed
Full-Size Pickup 4WD One Ton
Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab Laramie 4WD DRWDodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab Laramie 4WD SRW
Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab SLT 4WD DRW
Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab SLT 4WD SRW
Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab ST 4WD DRW
Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab ST 4WD SRW
Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab SXT 4WD DRW
Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab SXT 4WD SRW
Full-Size Van
Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger Wagon AWDChevrolet Express 1500 Passenger Wagon RWD
Intermediate Utility
Hummer H3Hummer H3 Alpha
Hummer H3 x
Toyota 4Runner Limited V6 2WD
Toyota 4Runner Limited V6 4WD
Toyota 4Runner Limited V8 2WD
Toyota 4Runner Limited V8 4WD
Toyota 4Runner Sport V6 2WD
Toyota 4Runner Sport V6 4WD
Toyota 4Runner Sport V8 2WD
Toyota 4Runner Sport V8 4WD
Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6 2WD
Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6 4WD
Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2WD
Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 4WD
Large
Dodge Charger SXT AWDDodge Charger SXT RWD
Luxury
Lexus LS 460Lexus LS 460 L
Luxury Convertible
Audi A4 2.0TAudi A4 2.0T Quattro
Audi A4 3.2 Quattro
Mercedes-Benz CLK350
Luxury Crossover
Lexus RX 400h 2WDLexus RX 400h AWD
Luxury Utility
Hummer H2Mercedes-Benz G500
Midsize
Nissan Altima (Manual)Nissan Altima S (Auto)
Nissan Altima S (Manual)
Toyota Camry (Auto)
Toyota Camry (Manual)
Toyota Camry Hybrid
Toyota Camry LE (Auto)
Toyota Camry LE (Manual)
Toyota Camry SE (Auto)
Toyota Camry SE (Manual)
Toyota Camry XLE (Auto)
Midsize Crossover
Honda Pilot EX 2WDHonda Pilot EX 4WD
Honda Pilot EX-L 2WD
Honda Pilot EX-L 4WD
Honda Pilot EX-L w/Navi 2WD
Honda Pilot EX-L w/Navi 4WD
Honda Pilot EX-L w/RES 2WD
Honda Pilot EX-L w/RES 4WD
Honda Pilot SE 2WD
Honda Pilot SE 4WD
Honda Pilot VP 2WD
Honda Pilot VP 4WD
Near Luxury
Lexus ES 350Small Crossover
Honda Element EX 2WD (Auto)Honda Element EX 2WD (Manual)
Honda Element EX 4WD (Auto)
Honda Element EX 4WD (Manual)
Honda Element LX 2WD (Auto)
Honda Element LX 2WD (Manual)
Honda Element LX 4WD (Auto)
Honda Element LX 4WD (Manual)
Honda Element SC 2WD (Auto)
Honda Element SC 2WD (Manual)
Small Pickup
Toyota Tacoma Access Cab 2WD (Auto)Toyota Tacoma Access Cab 2WD (Manual)
Toyota Tacoma Access Cab 2WD PreRunner (Manual)
Toyota Tacoma Access Cab 4WD (Manual)
Toyota Tacoma Access Cab V6 2WD PreRunner (Auto)
Toyota Tacoma Access Cab V6 2WD PreRunner (Manual)
Toyota Tacoma Access Cab V6 4WD (Auto)
Toyota Tacoma Access Cab V6 4WD (Manual)
Toyota Tacoma Access Cab X-Runner 2WD
Toyota Tacoma Double Cab 4WD (Manual)
Toyota Tacoma Double Cab 4WD Long Bed (Auto)
Toyota Tacoma Double Cab 4WD Short Bed (Auto)
Toyota Tacoma Double Cab PreRunner 2WD Long Bed
Toyota Tacoma Double Cab PreRunner 2WD Short Bed
Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab 4WD (Manual)
Small Utility
Jeep Wrangler RubiconJeep Wrangler Sahara
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 2WD
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4WD
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X 2WD
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X 4WD
Jeep Wrangler X
Small Wagon
Toyota Matrix (Auto)Toyota Matrix (Manual)
Toyota Matrix XR (Auto)
Toyota Matrix XR (Manual)
Sport
Chevrolet CorvetteChevrolet Corvette Z06
Nissan 350Z
Nissan 350Z Enthusiast (Auto)
Nissan 350Z Enthusiast (Manual)
Nissan 350Z Grand Touring (Auto)
Nissan 350Z Grand Touring (Manual)
Nissan 350Z Nismo
Nissan 350Z Touring (Auto)
Nissan 350Z Touring (Manual)
Sport Sedan/Wagon
Lexus GS 350 AWDLexus GS 350 RWD
Lexus GS 450h
Lexus GS 460
Subcompact
Scion tC (Auto)Scion tC (Manual)
Scion tC Spec (Auto)
Scion tC Spec (Manual)
Scion xD (Auto)
Scion xD (Manual)
Toyota Yaris (Auto)
Toyota Yaris (Auto)
Toyota Yaris (Manual)
Toyota Yaris (Manual)
Toyota Yaris S (Auto)
Toyota Yaris S (Auto)
Toyota Yaris S (Manual)
Toyota Yaris S (Manual)
Utility
Toyota Sequoia Limited 2WDToyota Sequoia Limited 4WD
Toyota Sequoia Platinum 2WD
Toyota Sequoia Platinum 4WD
Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7L 2WD
Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7L 4WD
Toyota Sequoia SR5 5.7L 2WD
Toyota Sequoia SR5 5.7L 4WD
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