2012 Models with the Highest Resale Values

The most expensive part of owning a car is this depreciation cost. Most vehicles lose half their value in only 3 years, which means on a $30,000 purchase you'll lose about $400 per month in depreciation - ouch!

To help you select a vehicle with good resale value, you should check out the results from the just-released "2012 Best Resale Value Awards" from Kelly Blue Book, one of the leading car pricing guides.

The results show that Toyota and Lexus as a whole produce cars that retain their value the best.

It also shows that the SUVs and trucks tend to hold their value a little better than passenger vehicles.

Here are the top 10 cars with the best resale value according to KBB: