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Yes it's nice to get a great deal on a new car, but have you ever considered what it will cost you to own it? The 2012 Hyundai Sonata and the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe have been named the Mid-Size Sedan and Crossover, respectively, with the LOWEST cost of ownership! So not only do you save money when you buy it, but for as long as you own it as well. These savings can be attributed to great fuel economy as well as a stellar warranty. Getting some of the best gas mileage in the industry, Hyundai also has America's Best Warranty, but only Glenbrook Hyundai, your Happy Car Store, in Fort Wayne, IN doubles that warranty to 20 Years / 200,000 Miles!... Now that equates to some savings!
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2012 Total Cost of Ownership Awards Posted 2/7/2012 5:19 PM
While initial price is always a prime issue in any new-vehicle purchase decision, the ultimate "best deal" also entails factoring in a
number of other significant elements that can have an equally meaningful impact on long-term out-of-pocket expenses. To help
bring those big picture details into sharper focus, Kelley Blue Book, the world's most experienced and trusted automotive pricing
organization, calculates and integrates data from eight different categories to come up with real-world bottom-line figure that allows
for direct comparisons to be made over a five-year period. This year, we've decided to go one step beyond and formally recognize
the best-in-class entries with our inaugural Kelley Blue Book 2012 Total Cost of Ownership Awards.
Related: Infographic reveals key ownership costs
Presented in conjunction with the Chicago Auto Show, the Kelley Blue Book 2012 Total Cost of Ownership Awards honored individual
winners in 21 different market segments as well as two overall brand awards. The comprehensive valuation criteria used to
determine the most deserving cars, trucks, SUVs and minivans included their fair purchase price (FPP), projected depreciation,
financing costs, Insurance costs and state fees as well as the anticipated total cost of fuel, scheduled maintenance and repairs.
Hyundai wins top spot for 2 of the most important segements!
Mid Size Car: 2012 Hyundai Sonata | 5-Year Ownership Cost: $38,476
Stylish and spirited, Hyundai's best-selling model added a new level of in-car connectivity for 2012 with the automaker's
sophisticated Blue Link system en route to earning its prime rating in the Mid Size Car category. Although not the cheapest to buy,
the Sonata's significant advantages in the areas of insurance and fuel costs moved it ahead of the Kia Optima, which shares the
same basic platform architecture.
Crossover: 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | 5-Year Ownership Cost: $42,628
With generous room for five, multiple trim/powertrain configurations and an impressive roster of standard/optional equipment, the
Hyundai Santa Fe can be personalized to suit the needs of a wide range of owners. This mid- size people mover outpaced the Kia
Sorento to claim top honors in the Crossover class based on its combination of lowest fair purchase price and lowest long-term
depreciation coupled with lower maintenance and insurance costs.
