In a market the place affordability pressures are pushing extra prospects to weigh the entire value of car possession, the estimated price of a automobile on the finish of its lease time period, referred to as a residual worth, is a key indicator of long-term resale worth and affordability. The J.D. Energy 2026 U.S. ALG Residual Worth Awards,SM launched at present, spotlight the significance of residual values, with Tesla and Toyota showcasing the strongest outcomes.


Mannequin-Stage Residual Worth Awards

Mannequin award recipients embrace:
Toyota: GR Supra, GR86, Camry, Sequoia, Tundra and Tacoma
BMW: 3 Collection*, 4 Collection* and X1
Lexus: NX, RX and LX
Tesla: Mannequin 3, Mannequin Y and Cybertruck
Chevrolet: Corvette and Silverado 3500 HD
Mercedes-Benz: AMG GT 4-DOOR and Sprinter
Subaru: Crosstrek and Solterra
Acura: Integra
Audi: A6
Cadillac: CT4*
Ford: Bronco
Honda: Civic
Jeep: Wrangler
Kia: Carnival
*Tied for first place, Compact Premium Automobile
The J.D. Energy U.S. ALG Residual Worth Awards are the automotive trade’s commonplace in recognizing automobile fashions projected to carry the best proportion of their producer’s advised retail worth at open public sale after 3 years of possession. A key indicator of name well being, RVs type a significant element in the best way automakers set the leasing value of their automobiles. A powerful RV underscores an automaker’s success in automobile execution and market technique, in addition to the general desirability of its model.
Quite a few variables have an effect on the precise residual worth of a automobile over a multi-year lease time period. Amongst them are mileage and situation; options and pricing; automobile execution; used provide; market technique; seasonality; and macroeconomic elements. These inputs require shut accounting to precisely forecast residual values, so producers and lenders with a higher understanding of every issue can equip themselves to optimize their leasing methods. The mix of J.D. Energy’s in depth transaction information and ALG’s deep expertise in residual values permits for much more correct end-of-lease forecasting capabilities.
