Predicted Resale Value After 5 Years of Ownership: 42.7%
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The Subaru Impreza returns to its familiar spot as the winning Compact Car in the KBB Best Resale Value Awards. For five years, the remarkably spacious Impreza had swept the category, but the Honda Civic displaced it 2019. Now, though, for the sixth time in seven years, the Subaru Impreza has claimed the coveted crown.
While dethroning any Honda in any category is no small task, the Impreza, in sedan or hatchback form, is a thoroughly impressive vehicle that shines in a broad range of areas.
As we explained in our 2019 Expert Review: “Where some compact cars struggle for attention, the 2019 Subaru Impreza remains a favorite among Subaru loyalists and first-time buyers alike. For most, the Impreza’s unbeatable combination of safety, reliability, capability and affordability is hard to pass up. Sure, the Mazda3 is more fun to drive, and the Nissan Sentra is more affordable, but neither offers the Impreza’s standard all-wheel drive, a must for anyone who’s lived through a Northeast winter. On the safety front, Subaru’s EyeSight system is one of the best collision-avoidance setups around, and the Impreza’s resale and reliability numbers have the competition seeing red. Sure, the Impreza’s 2.0-liter flat-4 suffers from a lack of power, but if you want speed, there’s always the WRX.”
There’s also a distinct feather in this Subaru’s cap: With a starting price below $20,000, the 2020 Subaru Impreza is the least-expensive all-wheel-drive car you can buy. It also holds its resale values well, with prices buoyed in no small way by Subaru’s stellar reliability. Fuel economy is another area of strength, with the Impreza returning up to 36 mpg in EPA Highway tests.
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2nd Place: 2020 Honda Civic
Predicted resale value after 5 years of ownership: 41.6% of original sticker price
Entertaining driving manners, ample interior space, excellent fuel efficiency and good reliability characterize the Honda Civic, which makes regular appearances in our Best Resale Value Awards. Learn more about the Civic or find one for sale near you
3rd Place: 2020 Toyota Corolla
Predicted resale value after 5 years of ownership: 40.3% of original sticker price
The Toyota Corolla, all new for 2020, builds on the model’s legacy of reliability and efficiency with a robust suite of standard safety items and a new hybrid model. Learn more about the Corolla or find one for sale near you
