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.
2009 AWARD WINNERS
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PASSENGER CARS |
Subcompact |
MINI Cooper |
Compact, Coupe |
Honda Accord |
Compact, Coupe, Premium |
BMW M3 |
Compact, Hatchback |
Toyota Prius |
Compact, Sedan |
Honda Civic |
Compact, Sedan, Premium |
Acura TSX |
Mid-Size, Entry Level |
Toyota Camry |
Mid-Size, Mid-Level |
Chevrolet Malibu |
Mid-Size, Premium |
BMW 5-Series |
Large |
Honda Accord |
Large, Premium |
Infiniti M35 |
Prestige |
BMW 7-Series |
Convertible |
Mazda MX-5 Miata |
Convertible, Premium |
Saab 9-3 |
Sport |
Nissan GT-R |
Wagon |
Subaru Outback |
Wagon, Premium |
BMW 5-Series |
Hybrid, Car |
Chevrolet Malibu |
SUVs, CROSSOVERS and VANS |
Crossover, Compact, Entry Level |
Jeep Compass |
Crossover, Compact, Mid Level |
Volkswagen Tiguan |
Crossover, Mid Size |
Toyota Venza |
Crossover, Mid Size, Premium |
BMW X6 |
Crossover, Large |
Saturn Outlook |
Crossover, Large, Premium |
Buick Enclave |
SUV, Compact |
Ford Escape |
SUV, Mid Size |
Toyota 4Runner |
SUV, Large |
Chevrolet Tahoe |
SUV, Large, Premium |
Toyota Land Cruiser |
Sport Utility Truck |
Ford Explorer Sport Trac |
Hybrid, SUV/Crossover |
Chevrolet Tahoe |
Mini Van |
Volkswagen Routan |
Full Size Passenger Van |
Ford E150 |
TRUCKS |
Compact Pickup |
Toyota Tacoma |
Full Size 1/2 Ton Pickup |
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 |
Heavy Duty ¾ Ton Pickup |
Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500 |
Heavy Duty 1 Ton Pickup |
GMC Sierra HD 3500 |
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