Hybrid/Alt. fuel SUV: BMW X5 Turbo Diesel
Sticker price: $51,200
Mileage: 26 Hwy, 19 City
5-year retained value (est.): 42%
With diesel fuel prices remaining relatively high, sales of diesel vehicles haven't taken off as much as had been predicted a few years back. Still, diesels offer much better fuel economy than gasoline engines and diesel are more rugged, too. That gives them excellent long-term resale value.
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