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BREAKING NEWS Are you fed up with the rising price of gas and looking to purchase a new car? In February, we saw consumers start to change their buying habits as cars outsold trucks for the first time since September 2010. In addition, sales of small cars were up 26 percent, the largest gainer of any segment. With consumers starting to look at fuel-efficient vehicles, TrueCar.com has compiled a list of most fuel-efficient hybrids and non-hybrids, taking into account average combined EPA MPG, fuel prices, driving 15,000 miles annually. The ranking is then derived using overall cost of fuel annually. The list only looked at 2011 model vehicles that have a four-person seating capacity or higher and did not include pure electric vehicles because there is no cost associated with filling up a tank. Top 10 Most Fuel-Efficient Hybrid Vehicles:| Year | Make | Model | MSRP | Average Price Paid | EPA Combined MPG | Gallons Used Annually* | Cost Per Year ** | | 2011 | Toyota | Prius | $23,810 | $22,235 | 49.6 | 302 | $1,064 | | 2011 | Lexus | CT 200h | $29,995 | $30,013 | 41.6 | 361 | $1,269 | | 2011 | Honda | Insight | $18,950 | $17,851 | 41.3 | 363 | $1,279 | | 2011 | Honda | Civic Hybrid | $24,700 | $23,290 | 41.3 | 363 | $1,279 | | 2011 | Ford | Fusion Hybrid | $29,100 | $28,535 | 38.6 | 389 | $1,368 | | 2011 | Lincoln | MKZ Hybrid | $35,455 | $33,478 | 38.6 | 389 | $1,368 | | 2011 | Hyundai | Sonata Hybrid | $26,545 | $25,031 | 37.1 | 404 | $1,424 | | 2011 | Chevrolet | Volt | $41,000 | $40,893 | 37.1 | 404 | $1,424 | | 2011 | Honda | CR-Z | $20,745 | $20,368 | 36.7 | 409 | $1,439 | | 2011 | Nissan | Altima Hybrid | $27,560 | $21,845 | 33.0 | 455 | $1,600 |
Top 10 Most Fuel-Efficient Non-Hybrids:| Year | Make | Model | MSRP | Average Price Paid | EPA Combined MPG | Gallons Used Annually* | Cost Per Year ** | | 2011 | Hyundai | Elantra | $15,550 | $15,052 | 33.1 | 453 | $1,595 | | 2011 | Chevrolet | Cruze Eco | $18,895 | $18,596 | 32.9 | 455 | $1,603 | | 2011 | Toyota | Yaris | $13,715 | $12,689 | 31.8 | 472 | $1,661 | | 2011 | Ford | Fiesta | $13,995 | $13,168 | 31.4 | 477 | $1,679 | | 2011 | Mazda | MAZDA2 | $14,975 | $14,696 | 31.4 | 477 | $1,680 | | 2011 | Volkswagen | Jetta Sedan TDI*** | $23,765 | $22,437 | 34.4 | 436 | $1,704 | | 2011 | Volkswagen | Golf TDI *** | $23,995 | $23,263 | 34.4 | 436 | $1,704 | | 2011 | Audi | A3 TDI*** | $31,125 | $29,866 | 34.4 | 436 | $1,704 | | 2011 | Toyota | Corolla | $16,360 | $15,167 | 30.8 | 488 | $1,716 | | 2011 | MINI | Cooper Hardtop **** | $20,100 | $19,497 | 32.1 | 467 | $1,774 |
*Number of gallons used per 15,000 miles driven
** Cost of fuel per 15,000 miles driven at $3.52 for unleaded fuel; $3.80 for premium unleaded fuel and $3.91 for diesel fuel ***Uses diesel fuel ****Premium fuel required HYUNDAI SONATA MOST SHOPPED VEHICLE in ENTIRE industry Sonata Has Been on More Shopping Lists than Any Other Vehicle in Seven of the Last Nine Months According to Compete Data FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 22, 2011 – Hyundai Sonata, the game-changing midsize sedan with its emotional ‘Fluidic Sculpture’ design and all four-cylinder engine lineup, was the most-shopped vehicle in January according to data from Compete, a Kantar Media company. Sonata has been on more shopping lists than any other vehicle in the industry in seven of the last nine months, continuing to top perennial leaders like Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Honda Civic and Ford Fusion, according to Compete’s analysis of consumer automotive shopping behavior. Lead by Sonata, Hyundai demand continued its momentum with more than 268,000 in market shoppers in January, representing a 21 percent increase from December 2010. The all-new 2011 Elantra was the second most shopped Hyundai model achieving a six-month high in demand and a 39 percent increase from December. Industry wide, January shopper volume (2.8 million) increased 11 percent compared to January 2010, demonstrating the continued recovery in automotive shopping interest. “Sonata’s ability to attract and engage consumers over the past nine months has been impressive and they have successfully converted many of these shoppers into actual buyers with Sonata sales up 150 percent in January," said Dennis Bulgarelli, director of Automotive at Compete. “Shopping activity for the entire industry is up 11 percent, starting off what we think will be a strong year for the automotive industry.” Hyundai’s all-new 2011 Sonata represents a modern approach to the traditional midsize sedan segment by using only advanced four-cylinder engines, dynamic design and luxury features offered with Hyundai’s strong value proposition. The Sonata launched with a new Theta II 2.4-liter gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine and in-house six-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle offers class-leading fuel economy of 22 mpg city/35 mpg highway and 198 horsepower standard. Sonata is also available in Turbo and Hybrid versions, with Hybrid achieving class-leading 40 mpg highway fuel economy. With many safety features, including Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control, and Anti-lock Braking System, Sonata was the first midsize car to receive a five-star crash test rating under the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s new, more stringent 2011 system and an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick honor, placing it in a safety position unsurpassed in the industry. “A year after its initial launch consumers continue to be attracted to Sonata’s exciting design, best-in-class fuel economy and outstanding residual value,” said Mike O’Brien, vice president, Product and Corporate Planning, Hyundai Motor America. “Starting off the year as the most shopped vehicle, Sonata is picking up right where it left off in 2010, when it set its U.S. sales volume record.” HYUNDAI Brand Loyalty Replaces Toyota For The #1 Spot, according to Kelly Blue Book's KBB.com FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA - Brand loyalty for HYUNDAI recently surpassed that of Honda and replaced Toyota, allowing HYUNDAI to take the #1 spot among car shoppers, according to the latest Kelley Blue Book's www.kbb.com Market Intelligence Data. Up from third place in Q4 2009, HYUNDAI saw the greatest increase in loyalty in February 2010, with HYUNDAI owners looking at new models within the brand increasing by 10.4% points to 56.3%. Furthermore, according to Kelly Blue Book Values data, throughout the month of February 2010 HYUNDAI outperformed the overall car segment average by a healthy margin. Hyundai values increased 2% month-over-month, relative to a .03% increase for the entire car segment. "A large part of the Hyundai's momentum is a result of introducing passionate new products like the 2011 Sonata and 2010 Tucson," said James Bell, executive market analyst for Kelly Blue Book's kbb.com. "To sustain this momentum, Hyundai should continue to promote it's attractive new-vehicle lineup, solid warranty offer, and strong price-points to new car shoppers." In addition to topping brand loyalty, the all new 2011 Sonata was named to kbb.com's 'Top 10 Most-Researched' mainstays such as Accord, Civic, Camry and CR-V. "2009 marked and unprecedented yea for the Hyundai brand and we are all well posed to keep the momentum going in 2010," said John Krafcik, president and CEO, HYUNDAI Motor America. "With impressive new vehicles like the all-new Sonata and our dedication to deliver stylish, fuel efficient and affordable vehicles, more customers are adding Hyundai models to their shopping lists." This Kelley Blue Book Market intelligence data analysis examined site traffic to used car trade-in pages and new-car pricing report pages on Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com, and compared loyalty data from Q4 2009 to February 1-28, 2010. The Kelley Blue Book Values data within this release represents month-over-month used-vehicle depreciation percentages. -Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com Since 1926, Kelley Blue Book, The Trusted Resource (r), has provided vehicle buyers and sellers with the new and used vehicle information they need to accomplish their goals with confidence. The company's top rated web site, www.kbb.com , provides the most up-to-date pricing and values, including the New Car Blue Book(r) Value, which reveals what people are actually paying for new cars. the company also reports vehicle pricing and values via products and services, including software products and the famous Blue Book (r) Official Guide. According to the C.A. Walker Research Solutions, Inc - 2009 spring Automotive Website usefulness Study, kbb.com is the most useful automotive information Web site among new and used car shoppers, and half of on-line shoppers visit kbb.com. Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com also is a W3 Gold Award winner, sanctioned by the International academy of Visual Arts. Kbb.com is a leading provider of new car prices, used car Blue Book Values, car reviews, new cars for sale, used cars for sale, and car dealer locations. 2011 HYUNDAI Sonata GLS Tops Popular Competitors, INLCUDING Premium Brands, In ALG Residual Value Index FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA - HYUNDAI's completely redesigned 2011 Sonata that delivers best in class fuel economy and 200 Horsepower is setting the standard for residual values also.... Right out of the box, the Hyundai Sonata GLS with an automatic transmission received and impressive 36 month residual value of 54 percent of the manufacturer's suggested retail price from Automotive Lease Guide, the industry benchmark for residual values and a leading provider of data and consulting services to the auto industry. The residual value topped popular competitive 2010 models from Toyota, Nissan, Ford and Chevrolet, in addition to premium brands such as Lexus, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. This represents the lowest depreciation in the Midsize Car market. The 2011 Sonata even outperforms Honda, depreciating $640 over a 3 year period less than a comparably equipped 2010 MY Accord. Strong residuals add to Sonata's value equation, indicating higher trade in value for buyers and lower monthly payment for leasees. The 2011 Sonata represents a modern approach to the traditional midsize sedan segment using 4 cylinder engines, emotional design and luxury features, all combined Hyundai's strong value proposition.
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