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CAMPBELL, Calif.--March 6, 2006--PRIMEDIA's IntelliChoice.com, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its "Best Deals of the Month" selections for March. It marks the first "Best Deals" listing for model year 2006 vehicles.

IntelliChoice.com's "Best Deals of the Month" identify new cars, trucks and SUVs with the best ownership cost value in 29 respective classes. Selections are based on current vehicle pricing, market conditions and the lowest national manufacturer consumer 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.

The following "Best Deals" for March 2006 are listed alphabetically by class:

Class                   Brand           Model

Base Sport                   Honda      Civic Si (Manual)
Compact Pickup 2WD           Toyota     Tacoma Regular Cab PreRunner
                                         (Manual)
Compact Pickup 4WD           Toyota     Tacoma Regular Cab (Manual)
Compact over $16,000         Honda      Civic Hybrid (Auto)
Compact under $16,000        Honda      Civic DX (Auto)
Compact Utility over         Ford       Escape Hybrid 2WD
 $21,000
Compact Utility under        Toyota     RAV4 2WD
 $21,000
Full-Size Pickup 2WD         Toyota     Tundra Regular Cab 2WD (Auto)
 1/2 Ton
Full-Size Pickup 2WD         Dodge      Ram 2500 Quad Cab ST Short Bed
 3/4 Ton
Full-Size Pickup 2WD         Dodge      Ram 3500 Quad Cab ST
 One Ton
Full-Size Pickup 4WD         Chevrolet  Silverado 1500 Extended Cab LS
 1/2 Ton                                 Short Bed
Full-Size Pickup 4WD         Dodge      Ram 2500 Quad Cab ST Short Bed
 3/4 Ton
Full-Size Pickup 4WD         Dodge      Ram 3500 Quad Cab ST
 One Ton
Full-Size Van                Chevrolet  Express 1500 Passenger Van
Intermediate Utility         Lexus      RX 400h 2WD
 over $29,000
Intermediate Utility         Honda      Pilot LX 2WD
 under $29,000
Large                        Toyota     Avalon Touring
Luxury                       Lexus      LS 430
Midsize over $21,000         Honda      Accord EX w/Leather (Manual)
Midsize under $21,000        Toyota     Prius
Midsize/Large Wagon          Subaru     Outback 2.5i
Mini-Van over $24,000        Honda      Odyssey EX
Mini-Van under $24,000       Honda      Odyssey LX
Near Luxury                  BMW        325i
Small Wagon                  Scion      xB (Auto)
Sport                        Chevrolet  Corvette Coupe
Subcompact                   Honda      Insight (Manual)
Utility over $36,000         GMC        Yukon XL 1500 SLE 4WD
Utility under $36,000        Chevrolet  Tahoe 2WD

The Importance of Research

IntelliChoice.com updates vehicle data several times a month in order to capture the many expiring rebates and ongoing programs offered by manufacturers--giving consumers the most up-to-date analysis.

IntelliChoice.com's "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.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 rebate section of any vehicle report for the most up-to-date incentives.

About IntelliChoice.com

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.