The U.S. News Media Group recently released its first annual Best Cars for the Money awards, available online at http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/best-cars-for-the-money . The study evaluated more than 200 models based on U.S. News rankings and IntelliChoice.com cost analysis. It will be featured in the December 29 issue of the magazine which goes on newsstands December 22..
The U.S. News Best Cars for the Money awards recognize 14 vehicles that earn the highest marks for overall value and appeal within their respective categories. In determining the award winners, U.S. News has taken its newly released 2009 Car Rankings and combined them with total cost of ownership data provided by IntelliChoice.com.
Although it’s the first time, anything that helps consumers make the right choice is, especially now, worth noting.
Subcompact Cars Honda Fit
Compact Cars Hyundai Elantra
Midsize Cars Toyota Camry (includes Camry Hybrid)
Full Size Cars Toyota Avalon
Upscale Cars Lexus ES
Luxury Cars Lexus GS (includes GS Hybrid)
Sports Cars Mazda Miata
Compact Crossovers/SUVs Mazda Mazda5
Midsize Crossovers/SUVs Toyota Highlander (includes Highlander Hybrid)
Luxury Crossovers/SUVs Lexus RX (includes RX Hybrid)
Full Size SUVs Chevrolet Tahoe (includes Tahoe Hybrid)
Minivans Toyota Sienna
Compact Pickups Toyota Tacoma
Full Size Pickups Chevrolet Silverado
Alas, the list sort of speaks for itself in the sense of what automakers are not on it.
Frank S. Washington
Popularity: 16% [?]
Mostly Toyota, nothing American except large trucks from GM, and nothing European at all.
Tastes and needs vary more than such methods allow for, though. The best car based on a specific, somewhat arbitrary formula isn’t the best car for everyone.
Better to provide people with the information they need to make a decision, then decide for themselves how to weight the various criteria. That’s what we do at TrueDelta.com.
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