A new report from We Predict measures money spent by owners of 2021 model-year Subaru vehicles and other manufacturers in the first three months on the road. It reveals which brands have the lowest service costs. How does the 2021 Subaru Forester, Outback, or Crosstrek compare with other automakers?
The Forester compact SUV, Outback midsize SUV, and Crosstrek small SUV did not win any individual segment awards for the lowest service costs. The best-ranked vehicles are the Hyundai Kona (small car), Ford Ecosport (compact SUV), and Nissan Murano (midsize SUV).
How does Subaru compare with other mainstream (non-premium) car brands? In the We Predict Deepview True Cost Report, Subaru is in the top five automakers with the lowest service costs in the first three months on the road. Honda is lowest at $21.00, Hyundai ($22), Buick ($24), Toyota ($24), and Subaru ($27) are the top five automakers.
Ford F-150 and Ford Ranger Sweep Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own Awards
Ford’s two pickup trucks received top honors from influential Kelley Blue Book for having lowest projected cost to own. F-150 won its segment while Ranger won its segment.
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Kelley Blue Book (KBB) is considered one of the most influential websites for consumers when making purchasing decisions. KBB released their annual 5-Year Cost To Own Awards and it’s always something auto manufacturers covet.
Ford received great news when both of their pickup trucks received top honors, with the Ford F-150 winning the full-size truck segment and the Ford Ranger winning the midsize truck segment.
Does the 2021 Subaru Forester offer good value for compact SUV shoppers? According to a new report from Kelley Blue Book (KBB), the all-wheel-drive Subaru Forester is now the lowest cost-to-own compact SUV. In the KBB 2021 5-Year Cost to Own Awards, the 2021 Forester beats the competitors in the fastest-growing segment.
What does it mean for Compact SUV shoppers?
KBB adds up all costs associated with a vehicle for five years to come up with the winners. Costs such as fuel, maintenance, repairs, financing, insurance, and one of the most significant factors of all, depreciation, are all factors that affect a vehicle’s total ownership costs.
Does the 2021 Subaru Ascent offer good value for 3-Row SUV shoppers? According to a new report from Kelley Blue Book (KBB), the Subaru Ascent is now the lowest cost-to-own family hauler. In the KBB 2021 5-Year Cost to Own Awards, the 2021 Ascent beats a competitive field in the Three-Row SUV segment.
What does it mean for Three-Row SUV shoppers?
KBB adds up all costs associated with a vehicle for five years to come up with the winners. Costs such as fuel, maintenance, repairs, financing, insurance, and one of the most significant factors of all, depreciation, are all factors that affect a vehicle’s total ownership costs.