ALG recently announced the results of their 2016 Residual Value Awards, and Subaru was named as the top mainstream brand. ALG has been measuring residual value data for the automotive industry for more than 50 years. For the past 20 years, value estimates made by ALG have been within 1% of the actual values.
Subaru of America president Tom Doll said, "A company does not stay around for 50 years unless it is adding value. ALG has been able to stand the test of time because of its unique ability to continually adapt to changing market situations. At Subaru, we pay strict attention to what ALG has to say about market trends and our products."
The ALG Residual Value Awards indicate which vehicles are projected to best retain their resale value over the next three years.
This isn't the first time that Subaru has been named as the best residual value brand. Subaru also received the honor of being named the best mainstream brand in 2010, 2011, and 2012.
In addition to being named the best overall mainstream brand, Subaru also earned the top spot in several individual categories. The Crosstrek won the Compact Car category, the Legacy won the Midsize Car category, the WRX won the Sports Car category, the Forester won the Compact Utility category, and the Outback won the Midsize Utility category. That means five of the eight vehicles in Subaru’s U.S. lineup retain their value better than any other vehicle in their respective categories.
ALG looks at a huge amount of data to determine residual value. Saying that Subaru retains its resale value due to popularity, reliability, and safety would be a gross oversimplification, but those are certainly contributing factors. It's not like you’re planning on ever selling a Subaru anyway, but in case you do, you know that it will retain its value. It's just another reason to buy a Subaru.
