Luxury car brands Lexus and Honda maintain their positions as top performers in residual value retention.
2025 U.S. ALG Residual Value Awards: A Showcase of Top Performing Vehicles
The annual U.S. ALG Residual Value Awards have been unveiled, recognising the models that are expected to retain the highest percentage of their original value after a three-year period. This year, several automakers have bagged awards for their outstanding vehicles.
Dodge's Charger Daytona, Chevrolet's Corvette, Subaru's WRX, Crosstrek, and Forester, Nissan's Kicks, and Toyota's four-time winners - the GR Supra, Camry, Land Cruiser, and Tundra - are among the standout models.
Toyota followed closely with four model-level awards, while Honda maintained a strong showing with three wins for the Civic, Passport, and Odyssey. Acura, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Lexus, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and GMC also took home awards in various segments.
Lexus led all brands with an impressive five model-level awards, making it the fourth consecutive year they've been named the best premium brand. Their limited use of incentives for older models has also contributed positively to their resale values.
The selection process involved analysing 311 models, with the criteria focusing on vehicle brand reputation and reliability, vehicle segment and type, durability and build quality, market demand and trends, features and technology, economic factors, sales volume, pricing, and incentives.
It's worth noting that the specific factors influencing the residual value of vehicles, as reported in this year's awards, were not explicitly detailed. However, general knowledge about residual value assessments by J.D. Power and ALG suggests that these factors play a significant role.
In total, 16 brands received awards across 33 segments for the 2025 model year. The J.D. Power 2025 U.S. ALG Residual Value Awards were given out, with Honda remaining the top mass market brand for the same period.
For a more comprehensive and precise list of factors directly from the 2025 U.S. ALG Residual Value Awards, consulting J.D. Power's official report would be necessary.
- The automotive industry witnessed significant accomplishments in the finance sector, as Honda remained the top mass market brand in the 2025 U.S. ALG Residual Value Awards, earning three model-level awards for the Civic, Passport, and Odyssey.
- In the realm of transportation, Lexus led all brands with an impressive five model-level awards, reinforcing their reputation as the best premium brand in the industry for the fourth consecutive year, a feat attributed to their strategic use of minimal incentives for older models, supporting robust residual values.
