CAMPBELL, California -- IntelliChoice announced its "Best Deals of the Month" selections for April, identifying the vehicles with the best ownership cost value in 29 respective classes. "Best Deals of the Month" identify the best car and truck values offered by carmakers based on current vehicle pricing, market conditions and the lowest national manufacturer consumer rebate.
By using the latest information from numerous automotive resources, IntelliChoice evaluates what it costs to buy, own, and operate each new model-year trim line taking into consideration the vehicle's current purchase price, including any manufacturer consumer rebates. The following are highlights of IntelliChoice's Best Deals for April listed alphabetically by class:
Class |
Brand |
Model |
Body |
| Base Sport | Mazda | MR2 Spyder | Base Sport |
| Compact Pickup 2WD | Toyota | Tacoma | Regular Cab |
| Compact Pickup 4WD | Toyota | Tacoma | Regular Cab |
| Compact over $16,000 | Honda | Civic Hybrid | Sedan |
| Compact under $16,000 | Honda | Civic DX | Sedan |
| Compact Utility over $21,000 | Subaru | Forester XS | Sport Utility |
| Compact Utility under$21,000 | Toyota | RAV4 2WD | Sport Utility |
| Full-Size Pickup 2WD 1/2 Ton | Toyota | Tundra DLX V6 | Regular Cab |
| Full-Size Pickup 2WD | ChevroletHD | Silverado 2500 | Extended Cab, Short Bed |
| Full-Size Pickup 2WD One Ton | Chevrolet DRW | Silverado 3500 | Extended Cab |
| Full-Size Pickup 4WD 1/2 Ton | Chevrolet | Avalanche 1500 | Regular Cab |
| Full-Size Pickup 4WD 3/4 Ton | Chevrolet HD | Silverado 2500 | Short Bed, Extended Cab |
| Full-Size Pickup 4WD One Ton | Chevrolet DRW | Silverado 3500 | Extended Cab |
| Full-Size Van | GMC | Savana 1500 | Passenger Van |
| Intermediate Utility over $28,000 | Lexus | RX 330 | Sport Utility |
| Intermediate Utility under $28,000 | Toyota | Highlander 2WD | Sport Utility |
| Large | Toyota | Avalon XL | Sedan |
| Luxury | Mercedes-Benz | CLK320 | Sedan |
| Mid-Size over $21,000 | Volkswagen | Passat GL TDI | Sedan |
| Mid-Size under $21,000 | Toyota | Prius | Sedan |
| Mid-Size/Large Wagon | Volkswagen | Passat GL TDI | Wagon |
| Mini-Van over $27,000 | Honda | Odyssey EX | Passenger Van |
| Mini-Van under $24,000 | Honda | Odyssey LX | Passenger Van |
| Near Luxury | Lexus | ES 330 | Sedan |
| Small Wagon | Volkswagen | Jetta GL TDI | Wagon |
| Sport | Acura | NSX | Coupe |
| Sub-Compact | Honda | Civic HX | Coupe |
| Utility over $36,000 | GMC | Yukon XL 1500 Denali | Sport Utility |
| Utility under $36,000 | Toyota | Sequoia SR5 2WD | Sport Utility |
The Best Deals designation enables consumers to identify how rebates affect a vehicle's value throughout ownership and not just at the time of purchase. Ownership costs can vary significantly among different trim lines of the same model. Additionally, IntelliChoice continuously updates fuel costs based on the latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Vehicles with this designation are typically cars and trucks that have good to great ownership cost values before any manufacturer rebate. However, a rebate can often turn a good ownership cost value into a great value.
