October 9, 200619 yr Strategic Vision Announces '06 Total Value Winners Hyundai leads over many brands, including Toyota. GM proves that Asian and European makers are not out of reach. BMW and MINI top all brands as Total Value leaders. These are a few of the results from Strategic Vision’s Total Value Index (TVI), which factors economic issues against the total new vehicle ownership experience. The San Diego-based research firm announced today the winners of its Total Value Awards, which reflect that true value is about much more than the cheapest deal. Reliability, a solid warranty, strong anticipated resale value, durability, and innovation are all part of the definition of “total value.” Segment Winner(s) - TVI Score Small Car: Honda Civic - 801 Small Multi-Function: Scion xB - 781 Medium Car: Kia Optima - 799 Medium Multi-Function: Mazda 6 Wagon - 767 Large Car: Hyundai Azera - 808 Near Luxury Car: BMW 3-Series Sedan - 807 Luxury Car: Lexus LS 430 - 780, Audi A8 Sedan - 779, Acura RL 779 Luxury Multi-Function: Audi A4/S4 Avant - 787 Small Specialty Under $25,000: Mini Cooper* - 794 Small Specialty Over $25,000: Chevrolet Corvette Coupe - 798 Mid-Specialty Car: Honda Accord Coupe* - 804 Convertibles Under $30,000: Mini Cooper Convertible - 813 Convertibles Over $30,000: Chevrolet Corvette Convertible - 789 Minivan: Kia Sedona - 758 Small SUV: Saturn VUE -758, Hyundai Tucson - 757 Medium SUV: Nissan Xterra - 735 Medium Crossover: Honda Pilot - 767 Large SUV: Nissan Armada - 724 Near Luxury SUV: Lexus RX 330/400H* - 771 Luxury SUV: Mercedes-Benz GL-Class - 782 Compact Pickup: Honda Ridgeline - 739 Full-Size Pickup: Nissan Titan - 707 Heavy Duty Pickup: Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500 - 686 Read "The 2006 Total Value Winners" @ Strategic Vision
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