IntelliChoice.com (www.intellichoice.com),
the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis,
today announced its "Best
Deals of the Month” for cars, trucks, and
SUVs for November 2007. The lesson: constantly changing market
conditions, including fuel costs and rebates, make it important for
consumers to make sure their homework is up to date when making a
purchase decision.
"What consumers need to know is that the best
deals can change quickly from month to month. There are seven changes on
our list of winners from October to November, which is a big number,”
said James Bell, publisher and editor of IntelliChoice.com. "Gas
is a big factor. Rising fuel costs favor fuel
efficient vehicles, including hybrids, and there are six on the
November list. Among non-hybrid vehicles, the Yukon knocked out the
Sequoia. The Yukon beats the Sequoia on the MPG front, so as fuel costs
rise, the opportunity arises to overcome the Sequoia’s
strong retained value advantage.” "Another big factor consumers need to pay
attention to are ever-changing car
rebates,” said Bell. "Changing
rebates is what bumped October’s winners out
of holding on to their titles for November. In the Full-Size Van
category, the Ford E150 beat out the Chevy Express because the E150
offered a $2,500 rebate.”
IntelliChoice.com’s "Best
Deals of the Month” identify new
cars, trucks,
and SUVs
with the best ownership cost value in 33 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 Car Deals" for November 2007 are ranked by
vehicle type and size:
Class
Brand
Model
Subcompact Car
MINI
Cooper
Hatchback
Compact Car over $16,000
Honda
Civic
Hybrid
Compact Car under $16,000
Honda
Civic
Sedan
Midsize Car over $21,000
Toyota
Prius
Midsize Car under $21,000
Toyota
Prius
Convertible
MINI
Cooper
Convertible
Luxury Convertible
Audi
A4
Convertible
Near Luxury Car
BMW
3 Series Sedan
Luxury Car
Lexus
ES
Large Car
Toyota
Avalon
Base Sport Car
Volkswagen
GTI 2-door
Sport Car
Chevrolet
Corvette
Sport Sedan/Wagon over $38,000
Lexus
GS Hybrid
Sport Sedan Wagon under $38,000
Infiniti
G35
Sport Sedan
Compact Utility/Crossover
Ford
Escape Hybrid
Midsize Crossover
Toyota
Highlander
Hybrid
Luxury Crossover
Lexus
RX
400h
Small Wagon
Toyota
Matrix
Midsize/Large Wagon
Subaru
Outback
Wagon
Intermediate Utility
Hummer
H3
Full-Size Utility
GMC
Yukon
Luxury Utility
Lexus
GX
Compact Pickup Truck 2WD
Toyota
Tacoma
Regular Cab 2WD
Compact Pickup 4WD
Toyota
Tacoma
Regular Cab 4WD
Full-Size Pickup Truck 2WD 1/2 Ton
Toyota
Tundra
Regular Cab 2WD
Full-Size Pickup Truck 2WD 3/4 Ton
Chevrolet
Silverado
2500 HD Crew Cab 2WD
Full-Size Pickup Truck 2WD One Ton
Chevrolet
Silverado 3500 HD Crew Cab 2WD
Full-Size Pickup Truck 4WD 1/2 Ton
Chevrolet
Silverado 1500 Extended Cab 4WD
Full-Size Pickup Truck 4WD 3/4 Ton
Chevrolet
Silverado
2500 HD Crew Cab 4WD
Full-Size Pickup Truck 4WD One Ton
Chevrolet
Silverado
3500 HD Crew Cab 4WD
Minivan
Honda
Odyssey
Passenger Van
Full-Size Van
Ford
E150 Passenger Van
Cargo Van
Chevrolet
Uplander Cargo Van
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 as "IntelliChoice.com
Best Deals 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.
About IntelliChoice.com
IntelliChoice.com, part of Source Interlink Media, is the market leader
in automotive ownership cost and value analysis. Founded in 1986,
IntelliChoice.com is committed to empowering consumers to make better
purchase decisions by providing independent and essential automotive
information and tools. Through the IntelliChoice.com 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 an online car
buying guide. Source Interlink Media is a division of Source
Interlink Companies, Inc., (NASDAQ: SORC), a media and marketing
services company. Source Interlink (www.sourceinterlink.com)
is one of the largest publishers of magazines and online content for
enthusiast audiences and a leading distributor of home entertainment
products, including DVDs, music CDs, magazines, games, books and related
items.
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