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Top 10 Lease Residual Value Gainers 

These 10 brands showed the biggest gains in projected 36-month residual values when compared with those of 2005 model vehicles. 

(Measurements: Projection for 2010 model yr. / Point increase from 2005)

1. Suzuki - 46.70% / 12.6

2. Ford cars*- 48.80% / 11

3. Mazda - 54.10% / 10

4. Hyundai - 46.10% / 9.1

5. Buick - 43.10% / 8.2

6. Dodge - 41.80% / 8.2

7. Kia - 42.40% / 8

8. Subaru - 54.00% / 7.8

9. Chevrolet cars* - 42.50% / 7.5

10. Mitsubishi - 43.60% / 6

Source: Automotive News June 7, 2010

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