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5 Cars to Help With New Year Resolutions
January 9, 2014
Now that we've rung in 2014, it's time to start on those New Year's resolutions. BankRate.com recently put together a list of five cars that can help you keep some of those resolutions, whether it's spending more time with the family or putting more money away.
Regardless of what your New Year's resolution may be, 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.
Vehicle | Resolution | Entry-Level Price | MPG – City | MPG – Highway | MPG – Combined |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chevrolet Sonic Sedan | Save more money | $14,170 | 26 | 35 | 30 |
Subaru XV Crosstrek | Spend more time outdoors | $21,995 | 23 | 30 | 26 |
Nissan Quest | Spend more time with the kids | $25,990 | 19 | 25 | 21 |
Volkswagen Passat TDI Clean Diesel SE | Fly less, drive more | $26,295 | 31 | 43 | 35 |
Ford Flex | Take a long family road-trip vacation | $31,100 | 18 | 25 | 20 |
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