IntelliChoice.com Announces New Car Best Deals for May 2006
CAMPBELL, Calif.--May 5, 2006--PRIMEDIA's IntelliChoice.com, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its "Best Deals of the Month" selections for May 2006.IntelliChoice.com's "Best Deals of the Month" identify 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.
The following "Best Deals" for May 20, 200606 are listed alphabetically by class:
Class Brand Model
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Base Sport Honda Civic Si (Manual)
Compact Pickup 2WD Nissan Frontier King Cab XE 2WD
(Manual)
Compact Pickup 4WD Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab 4WD
(Manual)
Compact over $16,000 Honda Civic Hybrid (Auto)
Compact under $16,000 Toyota Corolla CE (Manual)
Compact Utility over $21,000 Ford Escape Hybrid 2WD
Compact Utility
under $21,000 Toyota RAV4 2WD
Full-Size Pickup 2WD
1/2 Ton Toyota Tundra Regular Cab 2WD
(Auto)
Full-Size Pickup 2WD
3/4 Ton Ford F250 Super Duty Crew Cab
XL 2WD Short Bed
Full-Size Pickup 2WD
One Ton Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab ST 2WD
Short Bed
Full-Size Pickup 4WD
1/2 Ton Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended
Cab LS 4WD
Full-Size Pickup 4WD
3/4 Ton Ford F250 Super Duty Crew Cab
XL 4WD Short Bed
Full-Size Pickup 4WD
One Ton Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab ST 4WD
Full-Size Van Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger Van
Intermediate Utility
over $29,000 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2WD
Intermediate Utility
under $29,000 Honda Pilot LX 2WD
Large Toyota Avalon Touring
Luxury Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI
Midsize over $21,000 Honda Accord EX w/Leather
(Manual)
Midsize under $21,000 Toyota Prius
Midsize/Large Wagon Subaru Outback 2.5i
Mini-Van over $24,000 Honda Odyssey EX
Mini-Van under $24,000 Honda Odyssey LX
Near Luxury BMW 325i
Small Wagon Scion xB (Auto)
Sport Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Subcompact Honda Insight (Manual)
Utility over $36,000 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SL 4WD
Utility under $36,000 GMC Yukon SL 4WD
The Importance of Research
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.com
Part 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.
