These Are the 2025 Models with the Highest Projected Residual Value
Depreciation is the single costliest aspect of car ownership, hence the importance of always factoring in a vehicle’s residual value at the time of purchase, because that’s how you can determine its actual cost.
Some of the smartest picks for 2025 include the winners of J.D. Power’s 2025 Canada ALG Residual Value Awards, which were announced this week. These awards are pretty much the industry standard when it comes to recognizing the vehicles that are projected to hold the highest percentage of their manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP)—after four years for mass-market vehicles and after three years for premium vehicles.
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“Preeminent brands such as Toyota and Lexus have shown they can strategically make select updates or redesigns to their vehicles while retaining elements that deliver strong residual value,” said Danny Battaglia, managing director of ALG customer success at J.D. Power. “Additionally, these top brands’ awareness and tactical approach to pricing trim levels and powertrains also helps raise residual performance and provides long-term value for shoppers that are buying in a competitive market."
For the 2025 model year, ALG evaluated 282 model lines through analysis of used-vehicle performance, brand outlook and product competitiveness. To account for differences across trim levels, model averages are weighted based on percentage share relative to the entire model line.
And the Winners Are…
Similar to the past four years, the top mainstream brand in Canada for 2025 is Toyota. Seven of its models earn an ALG award for the best projected residual value—Camry, 4Runner, Sequoia, Grand Highlander, RAV4, Sienna and Tundra. Incredibly, the Tundra has topped the large light-duty pickup segment since the first year of these awards in 2009.
The Subaru WRX is another dominant performer, having won an award for the tenth consecutive year.
Here are the other 2025 Canada ALG Residual Value Award winners:
- Acura MDX
- Audi A3
- Cadillac CT4, CT5 and Escalade
- Chevrolet Silverado HD
- GMC Hummer EV, Hummer EV VUS, Canyon and Savana
- Honda Passport
- Hyundai Kona
- Kia Niro EV
- Land Rover Range Rover Sport
- Lexus UX et NX
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
- Nissan Z
- Porsche Panamera
- Subaru Crosstrek
- Tesla Model 3
- Volkswagen GTI
If you’d like to compare the results with last year’s winners, click here.