In recognition of the individual cars and entire lineups that best retain their value over five years, Kelley Blue Book presented its annual Best Resale Value Awards on the eve of the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show. Here’s a quick look at the winners and highlights.

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Best Subcompact Car 2012 Honda Fit

Best Compact Car 2012 Honda Civic

Best Mid-Size Car 2012 Toyota Camry

Best Full-Size Car 2012 Nissan Maxima

Best Near-Luxury Car 2012 Lexus IS

Best Luxury Car 2012 Audi A5

Best Wagon 2012 Subaru Outback

Best Hybrid Car 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid

Best Electric Car 2012 Chevrolet Volt

Best Sports Car 2012 Chevrolet Camaro V6

Best High Performance Car 2012 Chevrolet Camaro SS

Best Compact SUV 2012 Jeep Wrangler

Best Mid-Size SUV 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser

Best Full-Size SUV 2012 Chevrolet Traverse

Best Luxury SUV 2012 Audi Q7

Best Hybrid SUV 2012 Lexus RX450h

Best Mid-Size Pickup 2012 Toyota Tacoma

Best Full-Size Pickup 2012 Ford F-Series Super Duty

Best Van 2012 Honda Odyssey