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Compact Sedan
2011 Chevrolet Cruze
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There is a new champ in the competitive compact sedan segment as the recently launched Chevrolet Cruze dethroned the six-time winner Honda Civic. Key components to the value leadership of the Cruze include low depreciation, great fuel economy, low insurance and low maintenance & repair costs. Finishing behind the Cruze was the Volkswagen Jetta, followed by the Toyota Corolla.
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| 2011 Chevrolet Cruze LS 4D Sedan at |
| Cost Item |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Year 4 |
Year 5 |
Total |
| Depreciation: |
$6,110 |
$1,136 |
$1,085 |
$1,033 |
$981 |
$10,345 |
| Fees & Taxes: |
1,043 |
73 |
80 |
68 |
74 |
$1,338 |
| Finance: |
777 |
623 |
460 |
287 |
104 |
$2,251 |
| Fuel: |
1,695 |
1,755 |
1,817 |
1,882 |
1,949 |
$9,098 |
| Insurance: |
1,122 |
1,110 |
1,098 |
1,086 |
1,074 |
$5,490 |
| Maintenance: |
97 |
194 |
183 |
1,010 |
207 |
$1,691 |
| Opportunity Cost: |
38 |
64 |
92 |
125 |
155 |
$474 |
| Repairs: |
0 |
0 |
346 |
577 |
577 |
$1,500 |
| Total: |
$10,882 |
$4,955 |
$5,161 |
$6,068 |
$5,121 |
$32,187 |
| Vincentric's Best Value in America awards are based on the model level average of all trim levels within the model. Ownership costs for each trim level are measured at annual mileages of 10,000, 15,000, and 20,000. Results shown above assume 15,000 miles per year for the trim level described. |
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