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    Best & worst car values

    Vehicles that provide the best bang for the buck and those that are costly

    Last updated: February 2015

    We think that real value is not necessarily how much you spend but what you get for your money. Vehicles that are reliable, perform well, and don't cost much to own represent the best values. Overall, midsized sedans provide the best bang for the buck.

    Our list (shown in rank order) below highlights models the highest and lowest value scores overall. Value scores are calculated based on a model's five-year cost per mile, road-test score, and predicted-reliability score.

    Best Worst
    Toyota Camry Hybrid Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
    Honda Accord (4-cyl.) Fiat 500L
    Toyota Camry (4-cyl.)

    Mercedes-Benz S550

    Subaru Legacy 2.5i BMW 750Li
    Subaru Forester 2.5i

    Toyota Tacoma (V6)

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    Learn more about new-car value scores and see our full list in our report.

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