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Cars With the Best & Worst Values
January 2, 2014
Consumer Reports wants to make sure you're getting value for your dollars, and has recently released their list of vehicles that provide the best and worst values based on reliability, performance and maintenance costs.
On the best list are the likes of the Toyota Prius Four, Honda Fit, and Scion xB. While on the worst list are the Nissan Armada Platinum, BMW 750Li, and Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara.
If you're considering adding one of these best value picks to your garage, make sure to use the free to get the biggest discounts on these vehicles. And be sure to check out TrueCar Pre-Negotiated Prices to compare real prices where you live.
Best Values
| Vehicle |
|---|
| Toyota Prius Four |
| Honda Fit (base) |
| Scion xB |
| Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium |
| Volkswagen Golf (2.5) |
| Toyota Corolla LE Plus |
| Volkswagen Golf TDI (manuel) |
| Honda Civic EX |
| Honda Civic Hybrid |
| Subaru Impreza Premium |
Worst Values
| Vehicle |
|---|
| Nissan Armada Platinum |
| BMW 750Li |
| Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara |
| Cadillac Escalade (base) |
| Cadillac XTS Premium |
| Lincoln MKX (3.7) |
| Lincoln MKS (base, 3.7) |
| Ford Explorer XLT (V6) |
| Ford F-250 Lariat (6.7L, V8) |
| Nissan Pathfinder |
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