Cars with the best resale value for 2009

Kelley Blue Book, the online and tangible guide to new and used-vehicle information and pricing, has released its annual list of Best Resale Value Awards to coincide with the L.A. Auto Show.

The list recognizes "current and upcoming vehicles for their projected retained value five years from now (the average ownership period)." Automotive market analysts tabulate the winners based on projections from the Kelley Blue Book Residual Value Guide. Here's a look at the models with the top resale values for 2009.

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