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Canada: ALG Residual Value Award Information

Press Release Date: January 14, 2026

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Why does Award-Winning Residual Value Matter?

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Quality & Design

Residual values illustrate an automaker’s success in the areas of long-term quality and design.*

Model Desirability

Residual values point to the overall desirability of automotive brands and their models.*

Purchase Consideration

Residual Value is consistently cited as an important purchase consideration by shoppers.*

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An automobile featured in the Canada ALG Residual Value Awards

JD Power Canada ALG Residual Value Awards

The JD Power Canada ALG Residual Value Awards are the automotive industry standard when it comes to recognizing the vehicles in segments that are projected to hold the highest percentage of the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) after a four-year period for mass market vehicles, and after a three-year period for premium vehicles. Eligibility for an overall brand award in either the Mass Market or Premium category requires a brand to have vehicles in at least four unique model-level segments.

What is a Residual Value?

A residual value is the projected wholesale value of a vehicle at a future date, typically the end of a lease. It’s a key driver of lease cost and reflects an automaker’s long-term quality, design, and brand desirability.

Actual residuals over a multi-year lease depend on factors like mileage, reliability, options, features, and the broader economy. Accurate forecasts require granular data and a clear view of each variable’s impact. 

By combining JD Power insights and data with ALG’s residual expertise, manufacturers and lenders can achieve more precise end-of-lease forecasts and improve profitability.

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Award Eligible Segments

Overall Brand Segments

  • Mainstream
  • Premium

Mainstream Cars

  • Small Car
  • Compact Car
  • Midsize Car
  • Large Car
  • Compact Sporty Car
  • Midsize Sporty Car

Premium Cars

  • Small Premium Car
  • Compact Premium Car
  • Midsize Premium Car
  • Large Premium Car
  • Compact Premium Sporty Car
  • Midsize Premium Sporty Car

Trucks

  • Large Pickup - Heavy Duty
  • Large Pickup - Light Duty
  • Midsize Pickup

Electric Vehicles

  • Electric Car
  • Electric SUV
  • Electric Large Truck - Light Duty
  • Electric Premium Car
  • Electric Premium SUV

Mainstream SUVs

  • Micro SUV
  • Small SUV
  • Compact MPV
  • Compact SUV
  • Midsize SUV
  • Large SUV

Premium SUVs

  • Small Premium SUV
  • Compact Premium SUV
  • Midsize Premium SUV
  • Large Premium SUV

Vans

  • Midsize Van
  • Large Van

Discover top ranking brands with strong residual values

The results are in! View insights from the JD Power 2026 Canada ALG Residual Value Awards

Licensing Opportunities

Award Information

Award Information

Top-ranked brands in each award-eligible study will have the opportunity to enter into a licensing agreement through the JD Power Awards Program.

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Award Merchandise

Award Merchandise

Active licensees can purchase a wide array of merchandise including trophies, lapel pins, key chains, apparel and more, to commemorate their achievement.

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Performance Reports

Performance Reports

Brands that perform above the industry average can commission JD Power Performance Reports to highlight their performance with qualified audiences.

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ALG Residual Awards in Action

JD Power Awards provide the highest-performing companies the chance to let consumers know that they put their customers first. As the trusted symbol of the Voice of the Customer, our awards help companies increase consumer consideration and ensure that the top-ranking brands stand out in the crowd.
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