Once per year Vincentric performs a cost of ownership analysis at the model level to determine Vincentric Best Value in America™ awards. Vincentric measures cost-of-ownership using eight different cost factors: depreciation, fees & taxes, financing, fuel, insurance, maintenance, opportunity cost and repairs. Using a statistical model, winners were identified by measuring which vehicles had lower than expected ownership costs given their market segment and price. Each vehicle was evaluated in all 50 states plus D.C. using a range of annual mileage intervals and insurance profiles. A full list of winners is shown below.
2008 AWARD WINNERS
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PASSENGER CARS |
Subcompact, Entry Level |
Honda Fit |
Subcompact, Mid Level |
Scion xB |
Compact, Entry Level |
Toyota Corolla |
Compact, Mid Level |
Acura TSX |
Compact, Premium |
BMW 6 Series |
Mid-Size, Entry Level |
Chevrolet Malibu |
Mid-Size, Mid Level |
Toyota Camry |
Mid-Size, Premium |
Acura RL |
Large, Mid Level |
Toyota Avalon |
Large, Premium |
BMW 750Li |
Wagon, Entry Level |
Pontiac Vibe |
Wagon, Mid Level |
Subaru Outback |
Wagon, Premium |
Audi A6 Avant |
Convertible, Entry Level |
Mazda MX-5 Miata |
Convertible, Mid Level |
BMW Z4 |
Convertible, Premium |
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible |
Hybrid, Car |
Honda Civic Hybrid |
Sport |
Chevrolet Corvette Coupe |
Prestige |
BMW 760Li |
SUVs, CROSSOVERS and VANS |
Crossover, Entry Level |
Honda Element |
Crossover, Mid Level |
Honda CR-V |
Crossover, Premium |
BMW X3 |
SUV, Entry Level |
Jeep Patriot |
SUV, Mid Level |
Nissan Pathfinder |
SUV, Premium |
Toyota Land Cruiser |
Hybrid, SUV/Crossover |
Ford Escape Hybrid |
Mini Van |
Toyota Sienna |
TRUCKS |
Compact Pickup, 2WD |
Toyota Tacoma, 2WD |
Compact Pickup, 4WD |
Toyota Tacoma, 4WD |
Full Size Pickup, 2WD |
GMC Sierra 1500, 2WD |
Full Size Pickup, 4WD |
GMC Sierra 1500, 4WD |
Heavy Duty ¾ Ton Pickup, 2WD |
Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2WD |
Heavy Duty ¾ Ton Pickup, 4WD |
Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 4WD |
Heavy Duty 1 Ton Pickup, 2WD |
GMC Sierra 3500, 2WD |
Heavy Duty 1 Ton Pickup, 4WD |
GMC Sierra 3500, 4WD |
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