IRVINE, CA - Kelley Blue Book's www.kbb.com announced the 2006-model year winners of its annual Best Resale Value Awards at the California International Auto Show.

Based on Kelley Blue Book Residual Value Guide projections, the award measures the best resale value after five years of ownership. Awards are given to the highest resale value in nine vehicle categories, as well as the top 10 regardless of market segment. Vehicles with an MSRP of more than $60,000 are excluded from consideration.

The 2006-model year winners of Kelley Blue Book's Best Resale Value Awards are:

2006 Best Resale Value: Brand

BMW and MINI (Tie)

2006 Best Resale Value: Category

Sedan: Honda Accord Hybrid

Luxury: Infiniti M45

Coupe: Infiniti G35 Coupe

Pickup: Toyota Tacoma PreRunner

Convertible: Chevrolet Corvette

Sport/Utility: Porsche Cayenne

Wagon: Subaru Outback

Van/Minivan: Honda Odyssey

Hatchback: MINI Cooper / Toyota Prius (Tie)

2006 Best Resale Value: Top 10 (in alphabetical order)

• BMW 5 Series
  

  
  

• Lexus GX 470
  

  
  

• Chevrolet Corvette
  

  
  

• MINI Cooper
  

  
  

• Honda Accord Hybrid
  

  
  

• Porsche Cayenne
  

  
  

• Infiniti G35 Coupe
  

  
  

• Toyota Prius
  

  
  

• Infiniti M45
  

  
  

• Volvo XC90

  
  

  Kelley Blue Book established its annual Best Resale Value Awards in 2003. Its projected residual values are based on current vehicle data, market conditions for each vehicle, competition in its segment, expectations of the future economy, and market predictions from pricing analysts.