Cars That Offer Most Horsepower for the Money
This week, they wanted to find out which cars offer the most horsepower at the lowest price. They found domestic brands offer the best bang-for-your-buck when it comes to pure horsepower.
The 2012 Dodge Avenger SE came in first place, with an average cost of only $61 per horsepower. For comparison, the Toyota Camry - America's best-selling car, costs $118 per horsepower. That's almost twice as expensive as the Avenger.
Here are the top 5 cars that give you the most horsepower-per-dollar.
| Rank | Year Make Model Trim | MSRP | Average Paid | % Discount | Horsepower | $ per HP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 Dodge Avenger SE | $30,990 | $28,120 | 9.30% | 283 | $61 per HP |
| 2 | 2012 Ford Mustang Coupe GT | $24,180 | $24,176 | 0.00% | 412 | $66 per HP |
| 3 | 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo | $28,120 | $26,235 | 6.70% | 360 | $73 per HP |
| 4 | 2012 Chevrolet Camaro 1LS | $30,505 | $27,076 | 11.20% | 323 | $75 per HP |
| 5 | 2012 Dodge Charger | $19,990 | $17,368 | 13.10% | 370 | $76 per HP |
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About The Author
Gregg Fidan is the founder of RealCarTips. After being ripped off on his first car purchase, he devoted several years to figuring out the best ways to avoid scams and negotiate
the best car deals. He has written hundreds of articles on the subject of car buying and taught thousands of car shoppers how to get the best deals.
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