IntelliChoice.Com Announces New Car Best Deals for October 2005
CAMPBELL, Calif.--Oct. 4, 2005--IntelliChoice.com, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its "Best Deals of the Month" selections for October, identifying the vehicles with the best ownership cost value in 29 respective classes. IntelliChoice.com's "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. IntelliChoice.com updates data several times a month in order to capture the many expiring rebates and ongoing programs, giving consumers the most up-to-date data analysis.By using the latest information from numerous automotive resources, IntelliChoice.com 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.com's Best Deals for October listed alphabetically by class:
Class Brand Model Body
Base Sport Toyota MR2 Spyder Base
Sport
Compact Pickup 2WD Toyota Tacoma Regular
Cab
Compact Pickup 4WD Toyota Tacoma Regular
Cab
Compact over $16,000 Honda Civic Sedan
Hybrid
Compact under $16,000 Honda Civic DX Sedan
Compact Utility over $21,000 Ford Escape Sport
Hybrid Utility
2WD
Compact Utility under $21,000 Toyota RAV4 2WD Sport
Utility
Full-Size Pickup 2WD 1/2 Ton Toyota Tundra DLX Regular
V6 Cab
Full-Size Pickup 2WD 3/4 Ton Chevrolet Silverado Extended
2500 HD Cab,
Short
Bed
Full-Size Pickup 2WD One Ton Chevrolet Silverado Extended
3500 DRW Cab
Full-Size Pickup 4WD 1/2 Ton Chevrolet Silverado Extended
1500 Cab,
Short
Bed
Full-Size Pickup 4WD 3/4 Ton Ford F250 Super Crew Cab,
Duty XL Short
Bed
Full-Size Pickup 4WD One Ton Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab,
ST Short
Bed
Full-Size Van Chevrolet Express Passenger
1500 2WD Van
Intermediate Utility over $28,000 Lexus RX 330 AWD Sport
Utility
Intermediate Utility under $28,000 Toyota Highlander Sport
2WD Utility
Large Toyota Avalon XL Sedan
Luxury Mercedes- E320 CDI Cabriolet
Benz
Midsize Sedan over $21,000 Volkswagen Passat GL Sedan
TDI
Midsize Sedan under $21,000 Toyota Prius Sedan
Midsize/Large Wagon Volkswagen Passat GL Wagon
TDI
Mini-Van over $24,000 Honda Odyssey EX Passenger
with Van
leather
Mini-Van under $24,000 Honda Odyssey LX Passenger
Van
Near Luxury Lexus ES 330 Sedan
Small Wagon Volkswagen Jetta GL Wagon
TDI
Sport Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Subcompact Volkswagen Beetle GLS Coupe
TDI
Utility over $36,000 Toyota Land Sport
Cruiser Utility
Utility under $36,000 Toyota Sequoia Sport
SR5 2WD 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.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 IntelliChoice.com to check the rebate section of any vehicle report for the most up-to-date incentives.
About IntelliChoice.com
Part of PRIMEDIA, the country's leading targeted media company, IntelliChoice.com 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 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.