If you’re planning to buy a new car in 2015, don’t expect a bargain as strong new car sales are driving up demand and prices.
According to US News and World Report, the current average price paid for a new car is the highest it’s ever been and will likely go higher. It’s more important now than ever to assure the car you’re buying is a good value.
The publication has released its list of the 2015 Best Cars for the Money, an annual recognition of the best cars in 21 automotive categories.
“We collect and analyze every published and credible review of a given car, and we assign a score to it,” said Jamie Page Deaton, managing editor of U.S. News Best Cars. To decide which cars offer the best value, the publication analyzes the car’s average transaction price and the total ownership costs over five years.
“These awards are showing you cars that get good reviews from professional automotive critics and also have great long term ownership costs,” said Page Deaton.
Here are the following winners in each category:
| CATEGORY Subcompact Cars Compact Cars Hatchbacks Sports Cars Upscale Small Cars Midsize Cars Upscale Midsize Cars Hybrid Cars Large Cars Wagons Compact SUVs 2-Row Midsize SUVs 3-Row Midsize SUVs Hybrid SUVs Luxury Compact SUVs Luxury 2-Row Midsize SUVs Luxury 3-Row Midsize SUVs Large SUVs Minivans Compact Pickup Trucks Full Size Pickup Trucks | WINNER 2015 Honda Fit 2015 Volkswagen Golf 2015 Honda Fit 2015 Volkswagen GTI 2015 Audi A3 2015 Hyundai Sonata 2015 Acura TLX 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid 2015 Chevrolet Impala 2015 Subaru Outback 2015 Honda CR-V 2015 Nissan Murano 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe 2015 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2015 Acura RDX 2015 Lexus RX 350 2015 Acura MDX 2015 Mazda CX-9 2015 Mazda Mazda5 2015 Chevrolet Colorado 2015 Ram 1500 |
Honda was the big winner with both its Honda and Acura brands earning a total of six awards. American automakers were the losers taking only three awards compared to 18 wins by importers.
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“While a lot of domestic cars were finalists in most of the categories, they were edged out by newly redesigned models by import brands,” said Page Deaton.
The most notable winner is the Lexus RX 350 SUV earning its seventh consecutive Best Car for the Money award. It’s the longest streak in the history of the awards.
For the full list of winners and finalists, click HERE.
