Best & worst values
Last reviewed: April 2010
This article appeared in These models offer the best or worst combination of performance, utility, and reliability for the money, considering all owner costs over a five-year period. All have an automatic transmission and typical options. Best values are all recommended except where noted.
| Best | Worst |
|---|---|
| Honda Fit | Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara |
| Toyota Prius IV | Ford F-250 Lariat |
| Volkswagen Golf (2.5) | Hummer H3 |
| Honda Civic EX | Cadillac Escalade |
| Volkswagen Jetta TDI | Dodge Nitro SLT (3.7) |
| Hyundai Elantra SE | Jeep Liberty Sport |
| Toyota Corolla LE* | Jeep Commander Limited 5.7 (V8) |
| Toyota Camry LE (4-cyl.)* | Porsche Cayenne S |
| Subaru Forester 2.5X | GMC Canyon SLE Z71 (5-cyl.) |
| Toyota Camry Hybrid | Ford Ranger XLT (V6) |
*Recommendation suspended. See report on Toyota.
