2009 SmartChoice Highest Retained Value Award Winners
Which cars hold their value the best? The winners of IntelliChoice's Highest Retained Value Award! As part of our annual ownership cost analysis, IntelliChoice has identified the cars in each class with the best resale value over first five years of ownership.
Click on any award winner below to see its detailed vehicle report, or click on a vehicle class to see the SmartChoice Highest Retained Value award winners for only that class.
Highest Retained Value: Winners by Class
Base Sports Car
Volkswagen GTI (Auto)Compact Car
Toyota Corolla (Auto)Toyota Corolla S (Auto)
Toyota Corolla XRS (Auto)
Compact Crossover
Honda CR-V EX w/Leather & Navigation System 2WDHonda CR-V EX w/Leather & Navigation System 4WD
Honda CR-V EX w/Leather 2WD
Honda CR-V EX w/Leather 4WD
Compact Crossover/Wagon
Scion xB (Manual)Compact Passenger Car
Mazda Mazda3 MAZDASPEED Grand TouringMazda Mazda3 MAZDASPEED Sport
Toyota Corolla (Manual)
Toyota Corolla LE (Auto)
Toyota Corolla S (Manual)
Toyota Corolla XLE
Toyota Corolla XRS (Manual)
Compact Pickup
Toyota Tacoma Double Cab PreRunner 2WD Long BedToyota Tacoma Double Cab PreRunner 2WD Short Bed
Compact Wagon
Scion xB (Auto)Convertible
MINI CooperMINI Cooper S
Crossover/Wagon
Honda CR-V EX 2WDHonda CR-V EX 4WD
Honda CR-V LX 2WD
Honda CR-V LX 4WD
Full-Size Crossover/Wagon
Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4WDToyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 4WD
Full-Size Pickup 4WD Half Ton
Toyota Tundra Regular Cab 5.7L FFV V8 4WD Long BedToyota Tundra Regular Cab 5.7L FFV V8 4WD Short Bed
Full-Size Pickup HD
Dodge Ram 3500 Regular Cab SLT 2WD DRWDodge Ram 3500 Regular Cab SLT 4WD DRW
Dodge Ram 3500 Regular Cab ST 2WD DRW
Dodge Ram 3500 Regular Cab ST 4WD DRW
Ford F250 Super Duty SuperCrew Cab FX4 4WD Long Bed
Ford F250 Super Duty SuperCrew Cab FX4 4WD Short Bed
Ford F250 Super Duty SuperCrew Cab Harley-Davidson 4WD Long Bed
Ford F250 Super Duty SuperCrew Cab Harley-Davidson 4WD Short Bed
Ford F250 Super Duty SuperCrew Cab King Ranch 2WD Long Bed
Ford F250 Super Duty SuperCrew Cab King Ranch 2WD Short Bed
Ford F250 Super Duty SuperCrew Cab King Ranch 4WD Long Bed
Ford F250 Super Duty SuperCrew Cab King Ranch 4WD Short Bed
Ford F250 Super Duty SuperCrew Cab Lariat 2WD Long Bed
Ford F250 Super Duty SuperCrew Cab Lariat 2WD Short Bed
Ford F250 Super Duty SuperCrew Cab Lariat 4WD Long Bed
Ford F250 Super Duty SuperCrew Cab Lariat 4WD Short Bed
Ford F250 Super Duty SuperCrew Cab XL 2WD Long Bed
Ford F250 Super Duty SuperCrew Cab XL 2WD Short Bed
Ford F250 Super Duty SuperCrew Cab XL 4WD Long Bed
Ford F250 Super Duty SuperCrew Cab XL 4WD Short Bed
Ford F250 Super Duty SuperCrew Cab XLT 2WD Long Bed
Ford F250 Super Duty SuperCrew Cab XLT 2WD Short Bed
Ford F250 Super Duty SuperCrew Cab XLT 4WD Long Bed
Ford F250 Super Duty SuperCrew Cab XLT 4WD Short Bed
Full-Size Pickup LD
GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Denali 2WDToyota Tundra Regular Cab 4.7L V8 4WD Long Bed
Toyota Tundra Regular Cab 4.7L V8 4WD Short Bed
Toyota Tundra Regular Cab 5.7L V8 4WD Long Bed
Toyota Tundra Regular Cab 5.7L V8 4WD Short Bed
Luxury Convertible
Audi TT 3.2 quattro (Manual)Luxury Passenger Car
Lexus LS 460 AWDLexus LS 460 L
Lexus LS 460 L AWD
Lexus LS 460 RWD
Mid-Size Car
Toyota PriusMid-Size SUV
Toyota FJ Cruiser 4WD (Manual)Minivan
Honda Odyssey EXHonda Odyssey EX-L
Honda Odyssey EX-L w/DVD
Honda Odyssey EX-L w/DVD & Navigation System
Honda Odyssey LX
Honda Odyssey Touring
Honda Odyssey Touring w/PAX Run Flat Tires
Near Luxury Car
Lexus IS 250 RWD (Manual)Passenger Car
Toyota Prius StandardToyota Prius Touring
Premium Compact Passenger Car
Lexus IS 250 AWDLexus IS 250 RWD (Auto)
Lexus IS 350 RWD
Premium Convertible
Audi TTAudi TT 3.2 quattro (Auto)
Audi TT quattro
Premium Crossover/Wagon
Lexus RX 350 AWDLexus RX 350 FWD
Premium Full-Size SUV
Lexus GX 470Toyota Land Cruiser
Premium Passenger Car
Toyota Avalon LimitedToyota Avalon XL
Toyota Avalon XLS
Premium Performance Car
Chevrolet CorvetteSporty/Coupe
MINI CooperMINI Cooper John Cooper Works
MINI Cooper S
Volkswagen GTI (Manual)
SUV
Toyota FJ Cruiser 2WD (Auto)Toyota FJ Cruiser 4WD (Auto)
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