IntelliChoice.com’s Best New Car Deals for
April Reflect Higher Fuel Costs, Weaker Economy
Rebates Put Toyota Corolla, Chevy Impala and Volkswagen GTI on Top
CAMPBELL, Calif. (Business Wire EON/PRWEB ) April 14, 2008 --
IntelliChoice.com (www.intellichoice.com),
the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis,
today announced its “Best
Deals of the Month” for cars, trucks, and
SUVs for April. Fueled by big rebates, the April list contains a number
of new winners and reinforces the need for consumers to study carefully
before buying.
“To date, 2008 has seen unprecedented rollover
in winners from month to month,” said James
Bell, publisher and editor of IntelliChoice.com. “Significant
rebates continue to be the deciding factor for long-term value,
especially for full-size trucks and SUVs, which are having a difficult
time given the constant rise in fuel costs and the weaker economy.
Rebate offerings in the SUV and pickup categories are the largest, with
the Nissan Titan King Cab offer topping the list at $5,000. The Dodge
Ram isn’t too far behind with rebates of
$4,500. April’s data show us changes across
the board in the Full-Size Pickup categories, with Dodge dethroning
Chevy in four classes.”
Bell noted the appearance this month of the Chevy Impala and Impala SS,
which beat out the Hyundai Sonata and the Pontiac Grand Prix,
respectively. “The Impala has performed very
well in our previous analyses,” said Bell, “But
not enough to get it over the top. A $2500 rebate is enough to give the
Impala and Impala SS that extra edge they needed.”
IntelliChoice.com’s “Best
Deals of the Month” identify new
cars, trucks,
and SUVs
with the best ownership cost value in 33 respective classes. Selections
are based on current car
pricing, market conditions and the lowest national manufacturer
consumer new car 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 over a five-year
basis.
The following “Best Deals”
for April 2008 are ranked by vehicle type and size
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Class
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Brand
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Model
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Subcompact Car
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Toyota
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Yaris Hatchback
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Compact Car over $17,000
|
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Honda
|
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Civic Hybrid
|
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Compact Car under $17,000
|
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Toyota
|
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Corolla
|
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Midsize Car over $21,000
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Toyota
|
|
Prius
|
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Midsize Car under $21,000
|
|
Toyota
|
|
Prius
|
|
Convertible
|
|
MINI
|
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Cooper Convertible
|
|
Luxury Convertible
|
|
Audi
|
|
A4 Convertible
|
|
Near Luxury Car
|
|
Lexus
|
|
ES
|
|
Luxury Car
|
|
Infiniti
|
|
M35
|
|
Large Car
|
|
Chevrolet
|
|
Impala
|
|
Base Sport Car
|
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Volkswagen
|
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GTI 2-Door
|
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Sport Car
|
|
Chevrolet
|
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Corvette Convertible
|
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Sport Sedan/Wagon over $38,000
|
|
Lexus
|
|
GS
|
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Sport Sedan Wagon under $38,000
|
|
Chevrolet
|
|
Impala SS
|
|
Compact Utility/Crossover
|
|
Mercury
|
|
Mariner Hybrid
|
|
Midsize Crossover
|
|
Honda
|
|
Pilot
|
|
Luxury Crossover
|
|
Lexus
|
|
RX 400h
|
|
Small Wagon
|
|
Scion
|
|
xB
|
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Midsize/Large Wagon
|
|
Subaru
|
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Outback Wagon
|
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Intermediate Utility
|
|
Toyota
|
|
4 Runner
|
|
Full-Size Utility
|
|
Chevrolet
|
|
Tahoe
|
|
Luxury Utility
|
|
Lexus
|
|
GX
|
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Compact Pickup Truck 2WD
|
|
Toyota
|
|
Tacoma Regular Cab 2WD
|
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Compact Pickup 4WD
|
|
Toyota
|
|
Tacoma Regular Cab 4WD
|
|
Full-Size Pickup 2WD 1/2 Ton
|
|
Chevrolet
|
|
Silverado 1500 Extend Cab 2WD
|
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Full-Size Pickup 2WD 3/4 Ton
|
|
Dodge
|
|
Ram 2500 Quad Cab 2WD
|
|
Full-Size Pickup 2WD One Ton
|
|
Dodge
|
|
Ram 3500 Regular Cab 2WD
|
|
Full-Size Pickup 4WD 1/2 Ton
|
|
Nissan
|
|
2008.5 Titan King Cab 4WD
|
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Full-Size Pickup 4WD 3/4 Ton
|
|
Dodge
|
|
Ram 2500 Regular Cab 4WD
|
|
Full-Size Pickup 4WD One Ton
|
|
Dodge
|
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Ram 3500 Regular Cab 4WD
|
|
Minivan
|
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Toyota
|
|
Sienna
|
|
Full-Size Van
|
|
Chevrolet
|
|
Express 1500
|
|
Cargo Van
|
|
GMC
|
|
Savana 1500 Cargo Van
|
IntelliChoice.com Helps Consumers Do
Their Homework
IntelliChoice.com updates vehicle data several times a month in order to
capture the many expiring auto
rebates and ongoing incentive programs offered by manufacturers—giving
consumers the most up-to-date analysis.
IntelliChoice.com’s “Best
Deals” designation enables consumers to
identify how car 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 as “IntelliChoice.com
Best Deals of the Month” are typically cars
and trucks that have good to great ownership cost values before any
manufacturer rebate. 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 auto rebate section of any vehicle
report for the most up-to-date incentives.
About IntelliChoice.com
IntelliChoice.com, part of SOURCE INTERLINK MEDIA, 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 the IntelliChoice.com 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 an online car
buying guide. SOURCE INTERLINK MEDIA is a division of Source Interlink
Companies, Inc., (NASDAQ: SORC), a media and marketing services company.
Source Interlink (www.sourceinterlink.com)
is one of the largest publishers of magazines and online content for
enthusiast audiences and a leading distributor of home entertainment
products, including DVDs, music CDs, magazines, games, books and related
items.
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