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After all, there are seemingly endless options available.
Theyre generally reliable, efficient, and affordable both in theshort and long term.
Some even have decent resale value.
In short, theyre a money pit.
The LX and EX trims have a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine, which offers a 192 horsepower experience.
The hybrid version has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder and two electric motors for a total of 204 horsepower.
Although Honda is a Japanese brand, it has more than 12 million manufacturing facilities in the USA.
Among the best value-for-money cars [is] the Honda Accord.
According to him, this vehicle has the right blend ofeconomic efficiency, reliability and comfort.
It gets 51 MPG in the city and 48 MPG on the highway.
Cudd also pointed out that, in his experience, the Honda Accord holds it value well.
As for upkeep, Cudd also chose the Accord for its long-term affordability.
Toyota Camry
Like Honda, Toyota is a multinational brand started in Japan.
That said, its widely recognized as an being one of the best American-made vehicles on the road.
And the Camry, Cudd said, stands out above the rest.
These vehicles are renowned for their reliability, cost-effective maintenance andstrong resale values, explained Cudd.
But it also has a lot to offer in terms of performance.
The 2024 version has a base 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 203 horsepower.
It also has an eight-speed automatic transmission andstandard front-wheel drive though all-wheel drive is also available.
Hybrid models can get nearly double that.
The Toyota Camry also has astandard depreciation rateof around 24% after five years.
This puts the resale value at just over $26,000.
And Repair Pal estimates it costs less than $400 a year in average annual repair costs.
These cars tend to depreciate rapidly and require expensive maintenance and repairs that can quickly add up.
Unfortunately, this gives them amuch lower resale valueas well.
The Jaguar XF, and its associated brand, is a British car manufacturer, but its also multinational.
It also costs an average of $1,066 in annual repairs.
It has a starting MSRP of $118,450 and costs an average of $1,076 in annual repairs.
It also depreciates 46% after five years on average.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class getssimilar gas mileageto the Jaguar XF.
For the six-cylinder S500 version, expect around 21 MPG in the city and 30 MPG on the highway.
The V-8 S580 version, however, only offer 16 MPG in the city and 25 on the highway.
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