InvoiceDealers.com Releases 1999 New Car Comparison Shopping Popularity Index
15 February 2000
InvoiceDealers.com Releases 1999 New Car Comparison Shopping Popularity Index
PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 15 -- InvoiceDealers.com, the leading
developer of new-car comparison shopping technology, released the most popular
vehicles of 1999 according to its Comparison Shopping Popularity Index. In
each vehicle category, ratings were based on a weighted formula reflecting the
popularity of specific models across the InvoiceDealers.com shopping system.
The Chevrolet Silverado was the most popular truck in the
InvoiceDealers.com marketplace, edging out the Ford F-Series. Imports
dominated the car category, with the Volkswagen Jetta and Passat handily
leading the pack. The Jeep Grand Cherokee headed up the SUV category, although
the Nissan Xterra's second-place finish is particularly impressive due to its
late release date. The Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey ruled the minivans,
dashing the domestic competition.
The results of the Popularity Index are unique, reflecting the interactive
nature of the InvoiceDealers.com marketplace. "We're price-driven, and we get
aggressive buyers, smart shoppers," said Jon Christensen, CEO of
InvoiceDealers.com. "These are the models that attracted their curiosity and
their wallets in 1999. As our comparison shopping engine gains further
distribution and exposure, it will be interesting to see which ones end up on
top in 2000."
The 1999 InvoiceDealers.com Comparison Shopping Popularity Index
MODEL SCORE
TRUCKS
1. Chevrolet Silverado 9.05
2. Ford F-Series 8.88
3. Dodge Ram 7.53
4. GMC Sierra 5.55
5. Toyota Tundra 3.88
6. Dodge Dakota 3.25
7. Nissan Frontier 2.76
8. Toyota Tacoma 2.34
9. Chevrolet S Series 1.92
10. Ford Ranger 1.34
CARS
1. Volkswagen Jetta 10+
2. Volkswagen Passat 10+
3. Nissan Maxima 9.15
4. Honda Accord 7.27
5. Toyota Camry 6.59
6. Honda Civic 5.14
7. Toyota Corolla 2.91
8. Chevrolet Corvette 2.88
9. Chrysler 300M 2.83
10. Ford Mustang 2.39
SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
1. Jeep Grand Cherokee 7.96
2. Nissan Xterra 7.71
3. Toyota 4Runner 7.10
4. Dodge Durango 5.78
5. Chevrolet Suburban 4.31
6. Ford Expedition 4.04
7. Ford Explorer 3.88
8. Chevrolet Tahoe 3.52
9. Jeep Cherokee 3.15
10. Honda CR-V 2.24
MINIVANS
1. Toyota Sienna 6.70
2. Honda Odyssey 6.31
3. Plymouth Voyager 1.97
4. Dodge Caravan 1.79
5. Chrysler Town & Country 1.64
6. Ford Windstar 1.63
7. Dodge Grand Caravan 1.57
8. Nissan Quest 1.27
9. Chevrolet Venture 1.18
10. Chevrolet Astro 0.88
About InvoiceDealers.com
InvoiceDealers.com is the leading developer of new-car comparison shopping
technology. Its flagship site, InvoiceDealers.com, is the first and only new
car buying service to provide instant bids from multiple dealers. The site's
open-bidding process presents car shoppers with multiple retail offers online
in real time, allowing them to select a retailer's price and location before
making contact. This creates a highly efficient market, ensuring an easy,
equal experience for all shoppers and generating high quality referrals to
member retailers. Founded in 1998 in Palo Alto, CA, InvoiceDealers.com is
growing rapidly as consumers and auto retailers recognize the benefits of its
revolutionary approach. InvoiceDealers.com can be contacted through Eli Kuo,
650-323-1390, ext. 154, or edk@invoicedealers.com. The InvoiceDealers.com Web
site is located at http://www.invoicedealers.com .