IntelliChoice.com Announces New Car Best Deals for December 2005
CAMPBELL, Calif.--Dec. 1, 2005--IntelliChoice.com, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its "Best Deals of the Month" selections for December, 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 December listed alphabetically by class:
Class Brand Model Body
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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 Hybrid Sedan
Compact under $16,000 Honda Civic DX Sedan
Compact Utility Ford Escape Hybrid Sport Utility
over $21,000 2WD
Compact Utility Toyota RAV4 2WD Sport Utility
under $21,000
Full-Size Pickup 2WD Toyota Tundra DLX V6 Regular Cab
1/2 Ton
Full-Size Pickup 2WD Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Extended Cab,
3/4 Ton HD Short Bed
Full-Size Pickup 2WD Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Extended Cab
One Ton DRW
Full-Size Pickup 4WD Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab,
1/2 Ton Short Bed
Full-Size Pickup 4WD Ford F250 XL DRW Super Duty
3/4 Ton Crew Cab,
Short Bed
Full-Size Pickup 4WD Ford F350 XL DRW Super Duty
One Ton Crew Cab,
Short Bed
Full-Size Van Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger Van
2WD
Intermediate Utility Lexus RX 330 AWD Sport Utility
over $28,000
Intermediate Utility Toyota Highlander 2WD Sport Utility
under $28,000
Large Toyota Avalon XL Sedan
Luxury Mercedes- E320 CDI Cabriolet
Benz
Midsize Sedan Honda Accord Hybrid Sedan
over $21,000
Midsize Sedan Toyota Prius Sedan
under $21,000
Midsize/Large Wagon Volkswagen Passat GL TDI Wagon
Mini-Van over $24,000 Honda Odyssey EX Passenger Van
with leather
Mini-Van under $24,000 Honda Odyssey LX Passenger Van
Near Luxury Lexus ES 330 Sedan
Small Wagon Volkswagen Jetta GL TDI Wagon
Sport Acura NSX Coupe
Subcompact Honda Civic HX Coupe
Utility over $36,000 Toyota Land Cruiser Sport Utility
Utility under $36,000 Toyota Sequoia SR5 2WD Sport 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 car-buying 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.