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03-18-2007, 03:53 PM
Deals of the month. (http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2007/3/emw512275.htm)
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2008_Ford_Escape_Hybrid.jpgIntelliChoice - Mar. 16, 2007
2008 Ford Escape Hybrid best of the best in the compact SUV/Crossover segment.
IntelliChoice.com, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its "Best Deals of the Month" for March 2007. For the first time, IntelliChoice.com's monthly list makes room for the increasingly popular category of crossover vehicles, with the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg TDI tops among midsize crossovers. The Ford Escape Hybrid holds down the compact SUV/crossover segment, while the Lexus RX 350 placed first among luxury crossovers.
CAMPBELL, Calif. -- The list also includes a new convertible category, won by MINI Cooper, and luxury convertible category, taken by the 2007 Audi A4 Cabriolet.
"With the summer driving months approaching, IntelliChoice.com is giving consumers a more complete picture of the new car offerings for the year," said James Bell, publisher of IntelliChoice.com. "In particular, we wanted to offer greater insight into crossovers, which have quickly established themselves as a critical segment with automakers and consumers alike."
Bell noted that, unlike their truck-based SUV predecessors, crossovers are engineered on their own car-like platform, with independent rear suspension and better handling. Crossovers have garnered increased consumer interest for their combination of practicality, maneuverability and better fuel efficiency.
IntelliChoice.com's "Best Deals of the Month" identifies new cars, trucks and SUVs with the best ownership cost value in 34 respective classes. Selections are based on current car pricing, market conditions and the lowest national manufacturer consumer new car rebate. In addition, IntelliChoice.com uses the latest information from numerous automotive resources to evaluate what it costs to buy, own, and operate each new model-year trim line over a five-year basis.
The following "Best Deals" for March 2007 are ranked by vehicle type and size.
Highlighted vehicles are those we deem to be low emission fuel saving “Best Deals” for Mar. 2007.
Class|Brand|Model
Subcompact car|MINI|Cooper Hatchback
Base Sport car|Honda|Civic Si
Compact car over $16,000|Honda|Civic Hybrid
Compact car under $16,000|Honda|Civic DX
Midsize car over $21,000|Toyota|Prius Touring
Midsize car under $21,000|Toyota|Prius
Convertible car|MINI|Cooper Convertible
Luxury Convertible car|Audi|A4 2.0T Cabriolet
Near Luxury car|Audi|A4 2.0T Cabriolet
Sport car|Chevrolet|Corvette Coupe
Sport Sedan/Wagon over $38,000|Lexus|GS 350
Sport Sedan/Wagon under $38,000|Infiniti|G35 Sport
Large car|Toyota|Avalon Touring
Luxury car|Lexus|ES 350
Small Wagon|Toyota|Matrix
Midsize/Large Wagon|Subaru|Outback 2.5i Basic
Compact SUV/Crossover|[b]Ford|[b]Escape Hybrid 2WD
Midsize Crossover|Volkswagen|Touareg TDI
Luxury Crossover|Lexus|RX 350 FWD
Minivan|Honda|Odyssey LX
Full-Size Van|Chevrolet|Express 1500 Passenger
Cargo Van|Ford|Freestar
SUV|Chevrolet|Tahoe LS
Intermediate SUV|Toyota|4Runner SR5 V6 2WD
Luxury SUV|Lexus|GX 470
Compact Pickup truck 2WD|Toyota|Tacoma Regular Cab 2WD
Compact Pickup truck 4WD|Toyota|Tacoma Regular Cab 4WD
Full-Size Pickup truck 2WD|Ford|F150 Regular Cab XL 2WD1/2 Ton Short Bed
Full-Size Pickup truck 2WD|Ford|F250 Super Duty Crew Cab XL 3/4 Ton 2WD Short Bed
Full-Size Pickup truck 2WD|Ford|F350 Super Duty Super Cab One Ton XL 2WD DRW
Full-Size Pickup truck 4WD|Chevrolet|Silverado 1500 Extended Cab 1/2 Ton LT 4WD Short Bed
Full-Size Pickup truck 4WD|Ford|F250 Super Duty Crew Cab XL|3/4 Ton 2WD Short Bed
Full-Size Pickup truck 4WD|Ford|F350 Super Duty Super Cab One Ton XL 2WD
IntelliChoice.com Helps Consumers Do Their Homework
IntelliChoice.com updates vehicle data several times a month in order to capture the many expiring car rebates and ongoing incentive programs offered by manufacturers--giving consumers the most up-to-date analysis.
IntelliChoice.com's "Best Deals" designation enables consumers to identify how car rebates affect a vehicle's value throughout ownership and not just at the time of purchase. Ownership costs can vary significantly among different trim lines of the same model. Additionally, IntelliChoice.com continuously updates fuel costs based on the latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Vehicles designated an "IntelliChoice.com Best Deal of the Month" are typically cars and trucks that have good to great ownership cost values before any manufacturer rebate. However, a rebate can often turn a good ownership cost value into a great value, and a great value into an "IntelliChoice.com Best Deal of the Month."
Please visit www.intellichoice.com for more information or to check the auto rebate section of any vehicle report for the most up-to-date incentives.
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2008_Ford_Escape_Hybrid.jpgIntelliChoice - Mar. 16, 2007
2008 Ford Escape Hybrid best of the best in the compact SUV/Crossover segment.
IntelliChoice.com, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its "Best Deals of the Month" for March 2007. For the first time, IntelliChoice.com's monthly list makes room for the increasingly popular category of crossover vehicles, with the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg TDI tops among midsize crossovers. The Ford Escape Hybrid holds down the compact SUV/crossover segment, while the Lexus RX 350 placed first among luxury crossovers.
CAMPBELL, Calif. -- The list also includes a new convertible category, won by MINI Cooper, and luxury convertible category, taken by the 2007 Audi A4 Cabriolet.
"With the summer driving months approaching, IntelliChoice.com is giving consumers a more complete picture of the new car offerings for the year," said James Bell, publisher of IntelliChoice.com. "In particular, we wanted to offer greater insight into crossovers, which have quickly established themselves as a critical segment with automakers and consumers alike."
Bell noted that, unlike their truck-based SUV predecessors, crossovers are engineered on their own car-like platform, with independent rear suspension and better handling. Crossovers have garnered increased consumer interest for their combination of practicality, maneuverability and better fuel efficiency.
IntelliChoice.com's "Best Deals of the Month" identifies new cars, trucks and SUVs with the best ownership cost value in 34 respective classes. Selections are based on current car pricing, market conditions and the lowest national manufacturer consumer new car rebate. In addition, IntelliChoice.com uses the latest information from numerous automotive resources to evaluate what it costs to buy, own, and operate each new model-year trim line over a five-year basis.
The following "Best Deals" for March 2007 are ranked by vehicle type and size.
Highlighted vehicles are those we deem to be low emission fuel saving “Best Deals” for Mar. 2007.
Class|Brand|Model
Subcompact car|MINI|Cooper Hatchback
Base Sport car|Honda|Civic Si
Compact car over $16,000|Honda|Civic Hybrid
Compact car under $16,000|Honda|Civic DX
Midsize car over $21,000|Toyota|Prius Touring
Midsize car under $21,000|Toyota|Prius
Convertible car|MINI|Cooper Convertible
Luxury Convertible car|Audi|A4 2.0T Cabriolet
Near Luxury car|Audi|A4 2.0T Cabriolet
Sport car|Chevrolet|Corvette Coupe
Sport Sedan/Wagon over $38,000|Lexus|GS 350
Sport Sedan/Wagon under $38,000|Infiniti|G35 Sport
Large car|Toyota|Avalon Touring
Luxury car|Lexus|ES 350
Small Wagon|Toyota|Matrix
Midsize/Large Wagon|Subaru|Outback 2.5i Basic
Compact SUV/Crossover|[b]Ford|[b]Escape Hybrid 2WD
Midsize Crossover|Volkswagen|Touareg TDI
Luxury Crossover|Lexus|RX 350 FWD
Minivan|Honda|Odyssey LX
Full-Size Van|Chevrolet|Express 1500 Passenger
Cargo Van|Ford|Freestar
SUV|Chevrolet|Tahoe LS
Intermediate SUV|Toyota|4Runner SR5 V6 2WD
Luxury SUV|Lexus|GX 470
Compact Pickup truck 2WD|Toyota|Tacoma Regular Cab 2WD
Compact Pickup truck 4WD|Toyota|Tacoma Regular Cab 4WD
Full-Size Pickup truck 2WD|Ford|F150 Regular Cab XL 2WD1/2 Ton Short Bed
Full-Size Pickup truck 2WD|Ford|F250 Super Duty Crew Cab XL 3/4 Ton 2WD Short Bed
Full-Size Pickup truck 2WD|Ford|F350 Super Duty Super Cab One Ton XL 2WD DRW
Full-Size Pickup truck 4WD|Chevrolet|Silverado 1500 Extended Cab 1/2 Ton LT 4WD Short Bed
Full-Size Pickup truck 4WD|Ford|F250 Super Duty Crew Cab XL|3/4 Ton 2WD Short Bed
Full-Size Pickup truck 4WD|Ford|F350 Super Duty Super Cab One Ton XL 2WD
IntelliChoice.com Helps Consumers Do Their Homework
IntelliChoice.com updates vehicle data several times a month in order to capture the many expiring car rebates and ongoing incentive programs offered by manufacturers--giving consumers the most up-to-date analysis.
IntelliChoice.com's "Best Deals" designation enables consumers to identify how car rebates affect a vehicle's value throughout ownership and not just at the time of purchase. Ownership costs can vary significantly among different trim lines of the same model. Additionally, IntelliChoice.com continuously updates fuel costs based on the latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Vehicles designated an "IntelliChoice.com Best Deal of the Month" are typically cars and trucks that have good to great ownership cost values before any manufacturer rebate. However, a rebate can often turn a good ownership cost value into a great value, and a great value into an "IntelliChoice.com Best Deal of the Month."
Please visit www.intellichoice.com for more information or to check the auto rebate section of any vehicle report for the most up-to-date incentives.