Kiplingerês picks for new car values
For the first time this year, Kiplinger used Media Day at the Washington Auto Show to announce its Best New Car Values, based on performance, value and safety. Resale value at three and five years, five-year total ownership costs and fuel efficiency based on annual fuel costs are factored in to value. For each category, Kiplingerês chose Best New Entry and Best in Class winners.
Sedans under $20,000 Best New: Honda Fit. Best in Class: Mazda 3.
Sedans $20,000 to $25,000 Best New: Volkswagen Golf TDI. Best in Class: Ford Fusion.
Sedans $25,000 to $30,000 Best New: Subaru Legacy. Best in Class: Volkswagen Passat TDI.
Sedans $30,000 to $40,000 Best New: Toyota Camry V6. Best in Class: Honda Accord V6.
Sedans $40,000 to $50,000 Best New: Acura TLX. Best in Class: BMW 3 series.
Sedans $50,000 and over Best New: Hyundai Genesis V8. Best in Class: Mercedes-Benz S-class sedan.
Sports cars Best New: Ford Mustang. Best in Class: Chevrolet Corvette.
Wagons Best New: Subaru Outback. Best in Class: Toyota Prius v.
Minivans Best New: Kia Sedona. Best in Class: Honda Odyssey.
Small crossovers Best New: Lincoln MKV. Best in Class: Subaru Forester.
Midsize crossovers Best New: Nissan Murano. Best in Class: Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Large crossovers No new introduction. Best in Class: Ford Explorer.
Truck-based SUVs Best New and Best in Class: Chevrolet Tahoe.
Midsize trucks Best New and Best in Class: Chevrolet Colorado.
Full-size trucks Best New: Ford F-150. Best in Class: Chevrolet Silverado.
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