2008 SmartChoice Lowest Ownership Costs Award Winners
Which cars have the lowest ownership costs? The winners of IntelliChoice's Lowest Ownership Costs Award! As part of our annual ownership cost analysis, IntelliChoice has identified the cars in each class with the lowest ownership costs over the first five year period of ownership.
Click on any award winner below to see its detailed vehicle report, or click on the vehicle class to only show the SmartChoice Lowest Ownership Costs award winners for that class.
Lowest Ownership Costs: Winners by Class
Base Sport
Honda Civic SiHonda Civic Si w/Navigation
Honda Civic Si w/Navigation & Summer Tires
Honda Civic Si w/Summer Tires
Cargo Van
Chevrolet Uplander CargoCompact
Toyota Corolla CE (Auto)Toyota Corolla CE (Manual)
Toyota Corolla LE (Auto)
Toyota Corolla LE (Manual)
Toyota Corolla S (Auto)
Toyota Corolla S (Manual)
Convertible
MINI CooperMINI Cooper S
Full-Size Pickup 2WD 1/2 Ton
Toyota Tundra Regular Cab 4.7L V8 2WD Long BedToyota Tundra Regular Cab 4.7L V8 2WD Short Bed
Toyota Tundra Regular Cab 5.7L V8 2WD Long Bed
Toyota Tundra Regular Cab 5.7L V8 2WD Short Bed
Toyota Tundra Regular Cab V6 2WD Long Bed
Toyota Tundra Regular Cab V6 2WD Short Bed
Full-Size Pickup 2WD 3/4 Ton
Dodge Ram 2500 Regular Cab SLT 2WDDodge Ram 2500 Regular Cab ST 2WD
Dodge Ram 2500 Regular Cab SXT 2WD
Full-Size Pickup 2WD One Ton
Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Regular Cab LT 2WD SRWChevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Regular Cab Work Truck 2WD SRW
Full-Size Pickup 4WD 1/2 Ton
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab LT 4WD Long BedChevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab LT 4WD Short Bed
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab Work Truck 4WD Long Bed
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab Work Truck 4WD Short Bed
Full-Size Pickup 4WD 3/4 Ton
Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Regular Cab LT 4WDChevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Regular Cab Work Truck 4WD
Full-Size Pickup 4WD One Ton
Ford F350 Super Duty Regular Cab XL 4WD DRWFord F350 Super Duty Regular Cab XL 4WD SRW
Ford F350 Super Duty Regular Cab XLT 4WD DRW
Ford F350 Super Duty Regular Cab XLT 4WD SRW
Full-Size Van
Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger Wagon AWDChevrolet Express 1500 Passenger Wagon RWD
Intermediate Utility
Toyota FJ Cruiser 2WDToyota FJ Cruiser 4WD (Auto)
Toyota FJ Cruiser 4WD (Manual)
Large
Hyundai Sonata GLS (Auto)Hyundai Sonata GLS (Manual)
Hyundai Sonata Limited
Hyundai Sonata SE (Manual)
Luxury
Saab 9-5 2.3TSaab 9-5 Aero
Luxury Convertible
BMW Z4 3.0iLuxury Crossover
Lexus RX 350 AWDLexus RX 350 FWD
Luxury Utility
Land Rover LR2 HSELand Rover LR2 SE
Midsize
Toyota PriusToyota Prius Standard
Toyota Prius Touring
Midsize Crossover
Honda Pilot EX 2WDHonda Pilot EX 4WD
Honda Pilot EX-L 2WD
Honda Pilot EX-L 4WD
Honda Pilot EX-L w/Navi 2WD
Honda Pilot EX-L w/Navi 4WD
Honda Pilot EX-L w/RES 2WD
Honda Pilot EX-L w/RES 4WD
Honda Pilot SE 2WD
Honda Pilot SE 4WD
Honda Pilot VP 2WD
Honda Pilot VP 4WD
Midsize Wagon
Subaru OutbackSubaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
Subaru Outback 3.0 R LL Bean Ed
Minivan
Mazda Mazda5 Grand TouringMazda Mazda5 Sport (Auto)
Mazda Mazda5 Sport (Manual)
Mazda Mazda5 Touring (Auto)
Near Luxury
Acura TSX (Auto)Acura TSX (Manual)
Acura TSX w/Navigation System (Auto)
Acura TSX w/Navigation System (Manual)
Small Pickup
Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab 2WD (Auto)Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab 2WD (Manual)
Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab PreRunner 2WD
Small Utility
Jeep Patriot Limited 2WDJeep Patriot Limited 4WD
Jeep Patriot Sport 2WD
Jeep Patriot Sport 4WD
Small Wagon
Scion xB (Auto)Scion xB (Manual)
Sport
Ford Mustang GT DeluxeFord Mustang GT Premium
Sport Sedan/Wagon
Mazda Mazda3 Mazdaspeed Grand TouringMazda Mazda3 Mazdaspeed Sport
Subcompact
Toyota Yaris (Auto)Toyota Yaris (Manual)
Toyota Yaris S (Auto)
Toyota Yaris S (Manual)
Utility
GMC Yukon SLE 2WDGMC Yukon SLE 4WD
GMC Yukon SLT 2WD
GMC Yukon SLT 4WD
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