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Best Cars to Lease Right Now
March 31, 2011

That's because future resale value — called residual value in leasing — is one of the primary factors in determining monthly lease payments.
The higher the residual value, the lower the lease payment.
Any vehicle whose resale value after 3 years is 55% or more of its MSRP is a good lease choice.
Kelly Blue Book's Best Resale Value Awards lists those expected to retain the highest percentage of original list price — which means they're a good choice for lease or purchase.
Highlights from the list:
Best Sub-Compact | Honda Fit |
Best Compact | MINI Cooper |
Best Mid-Size | Honda Accord |
Best Full-Size | Ford Taurus |
Best Wagon | Subaru Outback |
Best Sports Car | Subaru Impreza WRX |
Best High-Performance Car | Ford Mustang |
Best Compact Utility Vehicle | Honda CR-V |
Best Mid-Size Utility Vehicle | Toyota FJ Cruiser |
Best Full-Size Utility Vehicle | GMC Acadia |
Best Van | Toyota Sienna |
Best Luxury Car | Audi A5 |
Best Full-Size Pickup | Ford F-Series Super Duty |
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