Automotive Discussion - Autopten Forum -------------------------------------- Cheapest New Cars To Own Over Time 2013 List ================================================================================ Author: H. Guti[03-27-2013 12:30pm] Title: Cheapest New Cars To Own Over Time 2013 List ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For those who are planning to buy a new car this year, feeling tempted by the low prices and good deals that generate the high existing demand today, is not surprising. If you are among these people we hope you are not of those who are amazed by these huge signs announcing relatively low prices on their stickers as there are many factors to consider and figure out if this new car is really going to cost less over time if you compare it with other more expensive. In most cases, an affordable low price doesn't mean cheap as time goes on. For example, besides the price, you have to take into account the cost of fuel consumption, depreciation of its value once it is outside the dealership, the cost of maintenance and repairs, the cost of the loan, the cost of insurance, taxes and other additional expenses that arise over time. For this reason, at this time we are sharing with the Autopten users, a list recently released by Consumer Reports where they show the top 12 cheapest cars to own over time in their respective segments. If you want to save money over the long term, we strongly suggest considering giving a look at these vehicles the next time you are out in the street visiting dealerships and testing new cars. - Toyota Prius C (Category: Subcompact) [imgalt=Subcompact Car: 2013 Toyota Prius C]/pics/toyota-prius_c_blue_2013.jpg[/imgalt]The "C" in the name of the Prius C means "City", as this model is smaller and lighter than the original, and is intended to be the ideal vehicle to handle in city. With a single gas of tank you will be able to handle this reliable Toyota for long time and distances. Its design is much more youthful and fun to drive. Its five-door body easily adapts to the needs of consumers. In ECO mode, the gasoline engine reduces the fuel input by 12% to set to the minimum the fuel consumption. MSRP: from $19,075 up to $23,355 Invoice price: from $18,125 up to $21,745 EPA Fuel Economy: 53 MPG/City - 46 MPG/Highway :more_info:[url=/cheap-used-cars_Toyota_Prius_for-sale.htm]Find a cheap used Toyota Prius for sale - Toyota Corolla LE (Category: Compact) [imgalt=Toyota Corolla LE Compact Car]/pics/2013_toyota_corolla_le_white.jpg[/imgalt] The new Corolla offers a more youthful and sporty design and is intended for those users who value comfort and entertainment on board. The current version still worth the money and is a vehicle that doesn't cost much to own. MSRP: from $18,175 Invoice price: from $16,820 EPA Fuel Economy: 26 MPG/City - 34 MPG/Highway :more_info:[url=/cheap-used-cars_Toyota_Corolla_for-sale.htm]Find a cheap Toyota Corolla for sale - Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE (Category: Midsize) [imgalt=Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE midsize car]/pics/toyota-camry-hybrid-xle-front-blue-motion.jpg[/imgalt] Plenty of room, versatility, quality, great fuel efficiency and reliability is what distinguishes the best selling car of America. The Camry has always been known for the low maintenance it requires that makes it doesn't cost much to own. MSRP: from $27,665 Invoice price: from $25,455 EPA Fuel Economy: 40 MPG/City - 38 MPG/Highway :more_info:[url=/cheap-used-cars_Toyota_Camry_for-sale.htm]Find a cheap Toyota Camry for sale - Buick LaCrosse (Category: Large Sedan) [imgalt=Buick LaCrosse 2013 Large Sedan]/pics/2013_buick_lacrosse_sedan.jpg[/imgalt] One of the cars produced by General Motors that has more appealing within the category of large sedan is the Buick LaCrosse, a luxury car that is built with high quality materials, and integrates an elegant and distinguished style. At the same time distributes a good level of propulsion due to the good performance of its engine system. The LaCrosse is a highly successful vehicle in the United States since its introduction in that market in 2009 and the low cost of owning one of these vehicles is because of its eAssist system, which is 'mild hybrid' technology that applies electric power to create more horsepower. MSRP: from $31,655 up to $39,235 Invoice price: from $30,390 up to $37,665 EPA Fuel Economy: 25 MPG/City - 36 MPG/Highway :more_info:[url=/cheap-used-cars_Buick_LaCrosse_for-sale.htm]Find a cheap Buick LaCrosse for sale - Buick Verano (Category: Upscale Sedan) [imgalt=Upscale Sedan Buick Verano]/pics/2013-buick-verano_white.jpg[/imgalt] MSRP: from $23,095 up to $29,100 Invoice price: from $22,155 up to $27,935 EPA Fuel Economy: 21 MPG/City - 32 MPG/Highway - Lexus ES 300h (Category: Luxury Sedan) [imgalt=Lexus ES 300h luxury sedan]/pics/2013_lexus_es300h_front_silver.jpg[/imgalt] MSRP: from $38,845 Invoice price: from $36,395 EPA Fuel Economy: 40 MPG/City - 39 MPG/Highway :more_info:[url=/cheap-used-cars_Lexus_ES+300_for-sale.htm]Find a cheap Lexus ES 300 for sale - Mini Cooper (Category: Sporty) [imgalt=Sporty Mini Cooper]/pics/mini_cooper_2013_blue_front.jpg[/imgalt] MSRP: from $19,495 up to $24,945 Invoice price: from $17,545 up to $22,450 EPA Fuel Economy: 29 MPG/City - 37 MPG/Highway :more_info:[url=/cheap-used-cars_Mini_Cooper_for-sale.htm]Find a cheap Mini Cooper for sale - Subaru XV Crosstrek (Category: Small SUV) [imgalt=Subaru XV Crosstrek Orange Front]/pics/2013-subaru-xv-crosstrek-front-orange.jpg[/imgalt] MSRP: from $21,990 up to $24,490 Invoice price: from $20,875 up to $22,175 EPA Fuel Economy: 23 MPG/City - 30 MPG/Highway - Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (Category: Midsize SUV) [imgalt=Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Midsize SUV Brown]/pics/hyundai_santa_fe_sport_2013_brown.jpg[/imgalt] MSRP: from $24,445 up to $29,445 Invoice price: from $23,495 up to $27,950 EPA Fuel Economy: 21 MPG/City - 29 MPG/Highway :more_info:[url=/cheap-used-cars_Hyundai_Santa+Fe_for-sale.htm]Find a cheap Hyundai Santa Fe SUV for sale - Ford Flex SEL (Category: Large SUV) [imgalt=Ford Flex SEL Large SUV]/pics/Ford_Flex_SEL_2013_white.jpg[/imgalt] MSRP: from $33,250 up to $35,300 Invoice price: from $31,050 up to $32,875 EPA Fuel Economy: 18 MPG/City - 25 MPG/Highway - Acura RDX (Category: Luxury SUV) [imgalt=Acura RDX Luxury SUV]/pics/Acura-RDX-2013-SUV.jpg[/imgalt] MSRP: from $34,225 up to $35,715 Invoice price: from $31,240 up to $33,540 EPA Fuel Economy: 20 MPG/City - 28 MPG/Highway For more information about this subject and meet the whole list of the [url=http://news.consumerreports.org/cars/2013/02/most-and-least-expensive-cars-to-own.html]most and least expensive cars to own released by Consumer Reports.org, please follow the link. :icon_e2_internet:Other related articles you may be interested: :g_arrow: [url=/carforum/sbbt117-which-usa-cities-+-states-have-the-cheapest-cars-for-sale.html]Which USA Cities & States Have The Cheapest Cars For Sale? :g_arrow: [url=/carforum/sbbt103-cheapest-new-suvs-for-2013-in-usa-top-5.html]Cheapest New SUVs for 2013 in USA — Top 5 :g_arrow: [url=/carforum/sbbt78-cheapest-2012-new-convertibles-for-sale-under-30000-top-5.html]Cheapest 2012 New Convertibles For Sale Under $30000 — Top 5 :g_arrow: [url=/carforum/sbbt68-2012-cheapest-cars-dreaming-with-a-new-car-top-5-under-15000.html]2012 Cheapest Cars – Dreaming with a new car? Top 5 under $15000 ================================================================================ Author: CarsAddict[03-27-2013 09:05pm] Title: Cheapest New Cars To Own Over Time 2013 List ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If this were my situation and I had the money to buy a new car at this moment, my favorite are the Prius C, which I think looks better than the regular Prius, the Buick LaCrosse which is sturdy and stylish, the Buick Verano, I don't know but I really like Buick cars, the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport and the Acura RDX, but If I have to choose one of them, it would be the Hyundai Santa Fe SUV. I know Hyundai has not the best reputation, but I really love the evolution this automaker is having. Well just in case anyone wants to know what are the most expensive cars to own according to Consumer Reports, this is the list: :g_arrow:Kia Rio EX :g_arrow:Chevrolet Cruze Eco :g_arrow:Kia Optima SX 2.0T :g_arrow:Chrysler 300C :g_arrow:Cadillac ATS :g_arrow:BMW 750Li :g_arrow:Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (man.) :g_arrow:Volkswagen Tiguan SEL :g_arrow:Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited (V8) :g_arrow:Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ (5.3) :g_arrow:Cadillac Escalade (base) Most of them are luxury cars and full-size vehicles, which is pretty obvious why they are the most expensive. Just be baby. ================================================================================ Author: CARmona[03-29-2013 11:36am] Title: Cheapest New Cars To Own Over Time 2013 List ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Mini Cooper in red color would be my choice, it is perfect for they heavy traffic of New York City. Its price is affordable and I had understood its interior material and the car itself is built on high quality materials. I also like the Acura MDX but it is too expensive for my pocket. A vehicle that wouldn't be there and even in the streets is the Ford Flex, seriously guys, that's the ugliest SUV and car I have ever seen. :disagree: There's no such thing as cheap and cheerful. It's cheap and nasty or expensive and cheerful. NYC Style! ================================================================================ Author: Franz[03-29-2013 01:30pm] Title: Cheapest New Cars To Own Over Time 2013 List ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Mini Cooper in red color would be my choice, it is perfect for they heavy traffic of New York City. Its price is affordable and I had understood its interior material and the car itself is built on high quality materials. I also like the Acura MDX but it is too expensive for my pocket. A vehicle that wouldn't be there and even in the streets is the Ford Flex, seriously guys, that's the ugliest SUV and car I have ever seen. :disagree: I also wonder what kind of people would buy such an ugly SUV like the Ford Flex :thinking: when I look at somebody driving one of these weird SUVs on the streets, I just feel sorry for them.:drunk: Best car deals and a lot of affordable pre-owned vehicle available! Love it! ================================================================================ Author: Angel[03-31-2013 08:30pm] Title: Cheapest New Cars To Own Over Time 2013 List ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Buick has the best sedans, stylish and elegant besides all the interior features and gadgets they use to have. The Buick Verano would be a good vehicle for me as I'm not very pretentious. ================================================================================ Author: Hot Girl[04-05-2013 11:56am] Title: Cheapest New Cars To Own Over Time 2013 List ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I never, for any reason would buy a Ford Flex or would go out with a guy driving this horrible and depressive SUV "You car say too much about you, so be careful what car are you driving" - The Hottest Car Girl ================================================================================ Author: TacoMAN[05-20-2013 05:54pm] Title: Cheapest New Cars To Own Over Time 2013 List ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ My girlfriend is crazy for buying a freaking Mini Cooper but I don't want to, I'm going to pay the down, the Mini is kind of gay, maybe for when she wants to ride by herself but not with me on her side, although it feels made on high-quality that's the only thing I like about the car. ================================================================================ Author: H. Guti[07-01-2013 04:19pm] Title: Cheapest New Cars To Own Over Time 2013 List ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Just in case anyone want to expand this list and know about more cheap cars in the market, [url=http://www.kiplinger.com/]Kiplinger, the Washington DC, weekly business and economic publication, posted [url=http://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/cars/T009-S001-10-cheapest-cars-to-own-2013/]its own TOP10 list with the cheapest cars of 2013. ================================================================================