2009 Toyota Prius Tops Consumer Reports Best Value List

Well Bartlesville Toyota fans, it looks like the Toyota prius has earned yet another honor. In the recent Annual Auto Issue of Consumer Reports Magazine the Toyota prius was named as the debut recipient of the brand new “Best New Car Value” title.

This title is new this year and one that Consumer Reports offered, along with the magazines traditional rankings of top vehicles, to highlight for consumers the car determined to be the best value across a five year period. According to the press release “To determine which cars are the best values, Consumer Reports looks at its overall road-test scores, five-year owner-cost estimates, and predicted reliability ratings for more than 300 recently tested vehicles. CR then divided each vehicle’s five-year owner-cost by its overall road-test score to get the cost of each test-score point — the lower the cost-per-point, the better the value. To ensure the vehicles named as best values were also models that held up well over time, choices were limited to those with above-average predicted reliability ratings. Consumer Reports’ owner-cost estimates are based on six major elements: depreciation, fuel economy, insurance, interest on financing, maintenance and repair, and sales tax.”

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Automotive Purchase Guide

Navigating Online Automotive Resources

Shopping for a new car can be a confusing venture for the average consumer. Between makes and models, buying or leasing, new or pre-owned, and of course that long list of available options, “Does my Mustang really need a toaster?”, the car buying experience can, at times, leave your head spinning. But, when you’re making a purchase as important as a car, staying clear headed is crucial. On the lot, knowledge really is power. That’s why, when asked what steps the consumer should take before visiting the dealership, I always start with the same three; research, research, research. Read more

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