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Print Clarissa Iliff logged about 78,000 miles on her trusty 2015 Ford Focus before a looming new-car purchase rendered it expendable earlier this year. Trying to unload it, the Orange resident took the Ford to a local car dealership, which offered her $4,850 for the sedan in late March. But that was about $1,000 less than the low-end valuation from automotive research company Kelley Blue Book, so she passed. It was the right decision. On Monday, Iliff sold the vehicle to CarMax in Costa Mesa for $6,400. “I didn’t expect to get that much,” said Iliff, 31, director of business operation...

Awards honor lowest cost to own, beyond initial sticker price 2021 Lexus RS. Image from Lexus. Wednesday, Apr. 28, 2021, 04:18 PM By Auto Remarketing Staff When purchasing a new car, many people conduct research and consider the up-front expense. But what about ongoing costs such as fuel, maintenance, insurance and vehicle depreciation? Those can vary greatly from one model to the next, according to Kelley Blue Book. With that in mind, Kelley Blue Book’s experts named the 2021 model-year brand and category winners of the 10th annual 5-Year Cost to Own Awards. The a...

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Share this article Share this article FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai has received two Cost to Own awards by Kelley Blue Book (KBB) for its Venue subcompact SUV and all-new Elantra for a second year in a row. The tenth annual KBB 5-Year Cost to Own Awards recognize new vehicles with the lowest projected ownership costs over the initial five-year ownership period. Purchase price being only one of the many costs associated with vehicle ownership. Once shoppers consider the ongoing costs of fuel, insurance, maintenance and more, the overall financial picture can...

5-Year Cost to Own Awards Go to Nissan LEAF and Armada Photo: Nissan There is so much to consider when purchasing a new car. First, you have to decide on a brand you trust, a model that meets your needs, and of course, most importantly, a price that fits your budget. But, the cost of a vehicle does not end with the sticker price, as you must factor in expenses including fuel and depreciation. To help you crunch the numbers and figure out a realistic picture of the “cost of ownership,” the team at Kelley Blue Book does extensive research to determine winners of their 5-Year Cost to Own Awa...