Lease Expensive Cars to Own for 2011
This year's list of winners were determined by applying algorithms that estimate the five-year ownership cost of each 2011 vehicle currently on the market.
Ownership costs include things such as depreciation, fuel, repair, maintenance, and insurance costs.
Sedans
Sedan Under $20,000: Ford Fiesta
Sedan $20K-$30K: Honda Accord
Sedan $30K-$40K: Volkswagen CC
Sedan Over $40K: Cadillac CTS
Wagons
Wagon Under $25,000: Kia Rio
Wagon $25K-$35K: Subaru Outback
Wagon Over $35,000: Ford Flex
Coupes
Coupe Under $25,000: Toyota Yaris
Coupe $25K-$35K: Honda Accord
Coupe $35K-$45K: Audi A5
Coupe Over $45,000: Cadillac CTS Coupe
Convertibles
Convertible Under $35,000: MINI Cooper
Convertible $35K-$45K: BMW 1 Series
Convertible Over $45,000: Infiniti G Convertible
Trucks
Compact Truck: Ford Ranger
Large Light Duty Truck: Honda Ridgeline
Large Heavy Duty Truck: Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
SUVs
SUV Under $25,000: Jeep Patriot
SUV $25K-$35K: Chevrolet Equinox
SUV $35K-$45K: Honda Pilot
SUV Over $45,000: Acura MDX
Minivan/Van
Minivan/Van: Ford Transit Connect
Hybrid
Hybrid: Honda Civic
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