IntelliChoice.com Announces Best New Car Deals of the Month for April 2008
CAMPBELL, CA (April 14, 2008)--IntelliChoice.com (www.intellichoice.com), the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its "Best Deals of the Month" for cars, trucks, and SUVs for April. Fueled by big rebates, the April list contains a number of new winners and reinforces the need for consumers to study carefully before buying.
"To date, 2008 has seen unprecedented rollover in winners from month to month," said James Bell, publisher and editor of IntelliChoice.com. "Significant rebates continue to be the deciding factor for long-term value, especially for full-size trucks and SUVs, which are having a difficult time given the constant rise in fuel costs and the weaker economy. Rebate offerings in the SUV and pickup categories are the largest, with the Nissan Titan King Cab offer topping the list at $5,000. The Dodge Ram isn't too far behind with rebates of $4,500. April's data show us changes across the board in the Full-Size Pickup categories, with Dodge dethroning Chevy in four classes."
Bell noted the appearance this month of the Chevy Impala and Impala SS, which beat out the Hyundai Sonata and the Pontiac Grand Prix, respectively. "The Impala has performed very well in our previous analyses," said Bell, "But not enough to get it over the top. A $2500 rebate is enough to give the Impala and Impala SS that extra edge they needed."
IntelliChoice.com's "Best Deals of the Month" identify new cars, trucks, and SUVs with the best ownership cost value in 33 respective classes. Selections are based on current car pricing, market conditions and the lowest national manufacturer consumer new car 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 April 2008 are ranked by vehicle type and size
| Class | Brand | Model |
| Subcompact Car | Toyota | Yaris Hatchback |
| Compact Car over 16000 | Honda | Civic Hybrid |
| Compact Car under 16000 | Toyota | Corolla |
| Midsize Car over 21000 | Toyota | Prius |
| Midsize Car under 21000 | Toyota | Prius |
| Convertible | MINI | Cooper Convertible |
| Luxury Convertible | Audi | A4 Convertible |
| Near Luxury Car | Lexus | ES |
| Luxury Car | Infiniti | M35 |
| Large Car | Chevrolet | Impala |
| Base Sport Car | Volkswagen | GTI 2-Door |
| Sport Car | Chevrolet | Corvette Convertible |
| Sport Sedan/Wagon over 38000 | Lexus | GS |
| Sport Sedan/Wagon under 38000 | Chevrolet | Impala SS |
| Compact Utility/Crossover | Mercury | Mariner Hybrid |
| Midsize Crossover | Honda | Pilot |
| Luxury Crossover | Lexus | RX 400h |
| Small Wagon | Scion | xB |
| Midsize/Large Wagon | Subaru | Outback Wagon |
| Intermediate SUV | Toyota | 4Runner |
| Full-Size Utility | Chevrolet | Tahoe |
| Luxury SUV | Lexus | GX |
| Compact Pickup Truck 2WD | Toyota | Tacoma Regular Cab 2WD |
| Compact Pickup Truck 4WD | Toyota | Tacoma Regular Cab 4WD |
| Full-Size Pickup Truck 2WD 1/2 Ton | Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 Extended Cab 2WD |
| Full-Size Pickup Truck 2WD 3/4 Ton | Dodge | Ram 2500 Quad Cab 2WD |
| Full-Size Pickup Truck 2WD One Ton | Dodge | Ram 3500 Regular Cab 2WD |
| Full-Size Pickup Truck 4WD 1/2 Ton | Nissan | 2008.5 Titan King Cab 4WD |
| Full-Size Pickup Truck 4WD 3/4 Ton | Dodge | Ram 2500 Regular 4WD |
| Full-Size Pickup Truck 4WD One Ton | Dodge | Ram 3500 Regular Cab 4WD |
| Minivan | Toyota | Sienna |
| Full-Size Van | Chevrolet | Express 1500 |
| Cargo Van | GMC | Savana 1500 Cargo Van |
IntelliChoice.com Helps Consumers Do Their Homework
IntelliChoice.com updates vehicle data several times a month in order to capture the many expiring auto rebates and ongoing incentive programs offered by manufacturers--giving consumers the most up-to-date analysis.
IntelliChoice.com's "Best Deals" designation enables consumers to identify how car 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 as "IntelliChoice.com Best Deals of the Month" are typically cars and trucks that have good to great ownership cost values before any manufacturer rebate. 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 auto rebate section of any vehicle report for the most up-to-date incentives.
About IntelliChoice.com
IntelliChoice.com, part of Enthusiast Media's Automotive Digital, is the market leader in automotive ownership cost and value analysis. Founded in 1986, IntelliChoice.com is committed to empowering consumers to make better purchase decisions by providing independent and essential automotive information and tools. Through the IntelliChoice.com 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 an online car buying guide. Enthusiast Media is a division of Source Interlink Companies, Inc., (NASDAQ: SORC), a media and marketing services company. Source Interlink (www.sourceinterlink.com) is one of the largest publishers of magazines and online content for enthusiast audiences and a leading distributor of home entertainment products, including DVDs, music CDs, magazines, games, books and related items.
