IntelliChoice's Best Deals of the Month - January 2007
Highlights include first-time entry of Audi A4
CAMPBELL, CA (January 15, 2007) - PRIMEDIA's IntelliChoice.com, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its "Best Deals of the Month" for January 2007. With car dealers anxious to move existing inventory and new models poised to enter the market, IntelliChoice.com says that January could be a good time for consumers to take advantage of both manufacturer and dealer-based incentive programs.
"Right now, automakers are competing heavily with each other to attract new buyers, which in turn has created a perfect storm for the buying public," said James Bell, publisher of IntelliChoice.com. "The month-to-month turnover in Best Deals for trucks is a perfect example. As the battle for market share heats up, we are anticipating even more intense competition in 2007."
One notable newcomer to the list is the Audi A4 1.8T, displacing BMW and punctuating a year in which the automaker set a new record for vehicle sales for the eleventh year in a row. Audi has also announced plans to introduce several new models or variants in 2007.
IntelliChoice.com's "Best Deals of the Month" identifies new cars, trucks and SUVs with the best ownership cost value in 29 respective classes. Selections are based on current vehicle pricing, market conditions and the lowest national manufacturer consumer rebate. In addition, IntelliChoice.com uses the latest information from numerous automotive resources to evaluate what it costs to buy, own, and operate each new model-year trim line over a five-year basis.
The following "Best Deals" for January 2007 are ranked by vehicle type and size:
| Class | Brand | Model | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subcompact | Honda | Insight (Manual) | |
| Base Sport | Honda | Civic Si(Manual) | |
| Compact over $16,000 | Honda | Civic Hybrid (Auto) | |
| Compact under $16,000 | Honda | Civic DX (Auto) | |
| Midsize over $21,000 | Honda | Accord EX w/Leather (Manual) | |
| Midsize under $21,000 | Toyota | Prius | |
| Large | Toyota | Avalon Touring | |
| Sport | Chevrolet | Corvette | |
| Near Luxury | Audi | A4 1.8T | |
| Luxury | Lexus | GS 300 RWD | |
| Small Wagon | Scion | xB (Auto) | |
| Midsize/Large Wagon | Subaru | Outback 2.5i | |
| Mini-Van over $24,000 | Honda | Odyssey EX | |
| Mini-Van under $24,000 | Honda | Odyssey LX | |
| Full-Size Van | Chevrolet | Express 1500 Passenger Van | |
| Compact Utility over $21,000 | Ford | Escape Hybrid 2WD | |
| Compact Utility under $21,000 | Toyota | RAV4 2WD | |
| Intermediate Utility over $29,000 | Toyota | Highlander Hybrid 2WD | |
| Intermediate Utility under $29,000 | Honda | Pilot LX 2WD | |
| Utility over $36,000 | GMC | Yukon XL 1500 SL 4WD | |
| Utility under $36,000 | GMC | Yukon SL 4WD | |
| Compact Pickup 2WD | Toyota | Tacoma Regular Cab PreRunner 2WD (Manual) | |
| Compact Pickup 4WD | Toyota | Tacoma Regular Cab 4WD (Manual) | |
| Full-Size Pickup 2WD 1/2 Ton | Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 Crew Cab LS 2WD | |
| Full-Size Pickup 2WD 3/4 Ton | Ford | F250 Super Duty Crew Cab XL 2WD Short Bed | |
| Full-Size Pickup 2WD One Ton | Ford | F350 Super Duty Super Cab XL 2WD DRW | |
| Full-Size Pickup 4WD 1/2 Ton | Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 Extended Cab LS 4WD Short Bed | |
| Full-Size Pickup 4WD 3/4 Ton | Ford | F250 Super Duty Crew Cab XL 4WD Short Bed | |
| Full-Size Pickup 4WD One Ton | Ford | F350 Super Duty Crew Cab XL 4WD Short Bed | |
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IntelliChoice.com Helps Consumers Do Their Homework
IntelliChoice.com updates vehicle data several times a month in order to capture the many expiring rebates and ongoing programs offered by manufacturers-giving consumers the most up-to-date analysis.
IntelliChoice.com's "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.com continuously updates fuel costs based on the latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Vehicles designated an "IntelliChoice.com Best Deal of the Month" 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, and a great value into an "IntelliChoice.com Best Deal of the Month."
Please visit www.IntelliChoice.com for more information or to check the rebate section of any vehicle report for the most up-to-date incentives.
About IntelliChoice.comPart of PRIMEDIA's Enthusiast Media, IntelliChoice is the market leader in automotive ownership cost and value analysis. Founded in 1986, IntelliChoice is committed to empowering consumers to make better purchase decisions by providing independent and essential automotive information and tools. Through the IntelliChoice web site (www.intellichoice.com), consumers get the help they need to research, compare, configure and price vehicles. The site also connects buyers to the buying alternatives of their choice, including vehicle manufacturers and online buying services.
