New Cars That Are Cheap to Own
February 18, 2016
These annual awards recognize new vehicles with the lowest projected ownership costs during the initial five-year ownership period, including depreciation, expected fuel costs, finance and insurance fees, maintenance and repair costs, and state fees.
Hyundai was named the Brand award winner, while Acura took the crown for Luxury Brand. As for individual vehicles, winners were named in 22 categories including cars, SUVs, trucks and hybrid vehicles. Winners include the Nissan Versa, Chevrolet Spark EV, Ford F-150 Regular Cab, and Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. See below for the full list of winners.
If you're considering adding any of these award-winning vehicles to your garage, I recommend using TrueCar No Haggle, CarsDirect and RydeShopper for the best deals in your local area.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Brand | Hyundai |
| Luxury Brand | Acura |
| Subcompact Car | Nissan Versa |
| Compact Car | Toyota Corolla |
| Sport Compact Car | Ford Focus ST |
| Midsize Car | Toyota Camry |
| Fullsize Car | Chevrolet Impala |
| Entry-Level Luxury Car | Buick Verano |
| Luxury Car | Volvo S80 |
| High-End Luxury Car | Lexus LS |
| Sports Car | Chevrolet Camaro |
| High-Performance Car | Ford Mustang GT |
| Hybrid/Alternative Energy Car | Toyota Prius c |
| Plug-In Vehicle | Chevrolet Spark EV |
| Compact SUV/Crossover | Honda HR-V |
| Midsize SUV/Crossover | Jeep Wrangler Unlimited |
| Fullsize SUV/Crossover | Ford Explorer |
| Luxury Compact SUV/Crossover | Buick Encore |
| Luxury Midsize SUV/Crossover | Lexus RX |
| Luxury Fullsize SUV/Crossover | Buick Enclave |
| Midsize Pickup Truck | Chevrolet Colorado Extended Cab |
| Fullsize Pickup Truck | Ford F-150 Regular Cab |
| Minivan/Van | Dodge Grand Caravan |
| Hybrid SUV/Crossover | Toyota Highlander Hybrid |
My Recommendation for Car Shoppers
TrueCar No-Haggle, CarsDirect, and Ryde Shopper are the quickest way to see the lowest car prices in your area. These sites show you no-haggle prices from dealers closest to you - and the deals are usually really good. This should be the first step you take when negotiating your car price. Follow this up with my checklist to make sure you squeeze out every last bit of savings.- Gregg Fidan
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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
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