IntelliChoice Announces New Car Best Deals for August 2005
CAMPBELL, Calif.--Aug. 1, 20056, 2005--PRIMEDIA's IntelliChoice, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its "Best Deals of the Month" selections for August, identifying the vehicles with the best ownership cost value in 29 respective classes. IntelliChoice's "Best Deals of the Month" identify the best car and truck values offered by carmakers based on current vehicle pricing, market conditions and the lowest national manufacturer consumer rebate. IntelliChoice updates data several times a month in order to capture the many expiring rebates and ongoing programs, giving consumers the most up-to-date data analysis.By using the latest information from numerous automotive resources, IntelliChoice evaluates what it costs to buy, own, and operate each new model-year trim line taking into consideration the vehicle's current purchase price, including any manufacturer consumer rebates. The following are highlights of IntelliChoice's Best Deals for August listed alphabetically by class:
Class Brand Model Body ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Base Sport Toyota MR2 Spyder Base Sport Compact Pickup 2WD Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab Compact Pickup 4WD Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab Compact over $16,000 Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan Compact under $16,000 Honda Civic DX Sedan Compact Utility over Ford Escape Hybrid 2WD Sport Utility $21,000 Compact Utility under Toyota RAV4 2WD Sport Utility $21,000 Full-Size Pickup 2WD Toyota Tundra DLX V6 Regular Cab 1/2 Ton Full-Size Pickup 2WD Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Extended Cab, 3/4 Ton Short Bed Full-Size Pickup 2WD Chevrolet Silverado 3500 DRW Extended Cab One Ton Full-Size Pickup 4WD Ford F150 Styleside XL Super Cab, 1/2 Ton Regular Bed Full-Size Pickup 4WD Ford F250 Super Duty XL Crew Cab, 3/4 Ton Short Bed Full-Size Pickup 4WD Ford F350 Super Duty XL Super Cab One Ton DRW Full-Size Van Ford E150 Super Duty XL Wagon Intermediate Utility Lexus RX 330 AWD Sport Utility over $28,000 Intermediate Utility Toyota Highlander 2WD Sport Utility under $28,000 Large Toyota Avalon XL Sedan Luxury Mercedes-Benz CLK320 Cabriolet Midsize over $21,000 Volkswagen Passat GL TDI Sedan Midsize under $21,000 Toyota Prius Sedan Midsize/Large Wagon Volkswagen Passat GL TDI Wagon Mini-Van over $24,000 Honda Odyssey EX Passenger Van Mini-Van under $24,000 Honda Odyssey LX Passenger Van Near Luxury Lexus ES 330 Sedan Small Wagon Volkswagen Jetta GL TDI Wagon Sport Acura NSX Coupe Subcompact Honda Insight Coupe Utility over $36,000 Toyota Land Cruiser Sport Utility Utility under $36,000 Toyota Sequoia SR5 2WD Sport Utility
The Best Deals designation enables consumers to identify how 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 continuously updates fuel costs based on the latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Vehicles designated an "IntelliChoice 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 Best Deal of the Month."
Please visit the IntelliChoice website at www.IntelliChoice.com for more information or to check the rebate section of any vehicle report for the most up-to-date incentives.
About IntelliChoice
Part of PRIMEDIA's Enthusiast Media, IntelliChoice is the market leader in automotive ownership cost and value analysis. Founded in 1986, IntelliChoice is committed to empowering consumers to make better purchase decisions by providing independent and essential automotive information and tools. Through the IntelliChoice web site (www.intellichoice.com), consumers get the help they need to research, compare, configure and price vehicles. The site also connects buyers to the buying alternatives of their choice, including vehicle manufacturers and online buying services.
