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The automakers that satisfy consumers best

  • <b>1. <a href="http://autos.yahoo.com/mercedes-benz/" data-ylk="slk:Mercedes-Benz;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Mercedes-Benz</a></b><br>Mercedes jumped 4% over last year's satisfaction ratings.
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    Mercedes-Benz brand perception

    1. Mercedes-Benz
    Mercedes jumped 4% over last year's satisfaction ratings.
  • <b>2. <a href="http://autos.yahoo.com/lexus/" data-ylk="slk:Lexus;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Lexus</a></b><br>Lexus slipped slightly in its ratings compared to last year but continued to hold the No. 2 spot on the list.
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    Lexus satisfaction

    2. Lexus
    Lexus slipped slightly in its ratings compared to last year but continued to hold the No. 2 spot on the list.
  • <b>3. <a href="http://autos.yahoo.com/subaru/" data-ylk="slk:Subaru;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Subaru</a></b><br>A man rides a horse as a Subaru Impreza WRX with driver Yuriy Protasov and co-driver Kyrylo Nesvit, both from Ukraine, compete in the WRC Acropolis Rally. Subaru was the highest-ranked non-luxury marque on the list.
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    Subaru brand satisfaction

    3. Subaru
    A man rides a horse as a Subaru Impreza WRX with driver Yuriy Protasov and co-driver Kyrylo Nesvit, both from Ukraine, compete in the WRC Acropolis Rally. Subaru was the highest-ranked non-luxury marque on the list.
  • <b>4. <a href="http://autos.yahoo.com/toyota/" data-ylk="slk:Toyota;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Toyota</a></b><br>As recently as 2010 American and Japanese auto brands were tied in satisfaction ratings, but this year Asian brands far surpassed those from Detroit.
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    2014 Toyota Corolla

    4. Toyota
    As recently as 2010 American and Japanese auto brands were tied in satisfaction ratings, but this year Asian brands far surpassed those from Detroit.
  • <b>5. <a href="http://autos.yahoo.com/honda/" data-ylk="slk:Honda;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Honda</a></b><br>The top automakers for 2013 are a mix of luxury and Japanese brands.
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    Honda Accord coupe

    5. Honda
    The top automakers for 2013 are a mix of luxury and Japanese brands.
  • <b>6. <a href="autos.yahoo.com/cadillac/" data-ylk="slk:Cadillac;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Cadillac</a></b><br>Cadillac is tied for the highest-ranked American brand on the satisfaction list.
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    2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT

    6. Cadillac
    Cadillac is tied for the highest-ranked American brand on the satisfaction list.
  • Overview of the GMC Sierra All-Terrain
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    GMC Sierra All-Terrain

    Overview of the GMC Sierra All-Terrain
  • <b>8. <a href="http://autos.yahoo.com/volkswagen/" data-ylk="slk:Volkswagen;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Volkswagen</a></b><br> Volkswagen dipped slightly in its score over 2012 but still exceeds the luxury average satisfaction rate.
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    Volkswagen New Beetle

    8. Volkswagen
    Volkswagen dipped slightly in its score over 2012 but still exceeds the luxury average satisfaction rate.
  • <b>9. <a href="autos.yahoo.com/acura/" data-ylk="slk:Acura;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Acura</a></b> <br>Acura's satisfaction score equals the industry average, along with Ford, Nissan and Chrysler.
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    Acura ILX

    9. Acura
    Acura's satisfaction score equals the industry average, along with Ford, Nissan and Chrysler.
  • <b>10. <a href="autos.yahoo.com/ford/" data-ylk="slk:Ford;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Ford</a></b><br> The Ford nameplate remained unchanged from 2012 and sits at the industry average for satisfaction ratings.<br><br>[<i>Related: <a href="http://www.forbes.com/pictures/ehmk45lelk/1-jaguar-xj/?utm_source=autos.yahoo.com&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=automakers+that+satisfy+consumers&partner=yahooautos" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:10 Best New-Car Summer Clearance Deals;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">10 Best New-Car Summer Clearance Deals</a></i>]
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    J.D. Power 2013 initial quality top midsize sports car (tie)

    10. Ford
    The Ford nameplate remained unchanged from 2012 and sits at the industry average for satisfaction ratings.

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<b>1. <a href="http://autos.yahoo.com/mercedes-benz/" data-ylk="slk:Mercedes-Benz;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Mercedes-Benz</a></b><br>Mercedes jumped 4% over last year's satisfaction ratings.
<b>2. <a href="http://autos.yahoo.com/lexus/" data-ylk="slk:Lexus;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Lexus</a></b><br>Lexus slipped slightly in its ratings compared to last year but continued to hold the No. 2 spot on the list.
<b>3. <a href="http://autos.yahoo.com/subaru/" data-ylk="slk:Subaru;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Subaru</a></b><br>A man rides a horse as a Subaru Impreza WRX with driver Yuriy Protasov and co-driver Kyrylo Nesvit, both from Ukraine, compete in the WRC Acropolis Rally. Subaru was the highest-ranked non-luxury marque on the list.
<b>4. <a href="http://autos.yahoo.com/toyota/" data-ylk="slk:Toyota;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Toyota</a></b><br>As recently as 2010 American and Japanese auto brands were tied in satisfaction ratings, but this year Asian brands far surpassed those from Detroit.
<b>5. <a href="http://autos.yahoo.com/honda/" data-ylk="slk:Honda;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Honda</a></b><br>The top automakers for 2013 are a mix of luxury and Japanese brands.
<b>6. <a href="autos.yahoo.com/cadillac/" data-ylk="slk:Cadillac;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Cadillac</a></b><br>Cadillac is tied for the highest-ranked American brand on the satisfaction list.
Overview of the GMC Sierra All-Terrain
<b>8. <a href="http://autos.yahoo.com/volkswagen/" data-ylk="slk:Volkswagen;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Volkswagen</a></b><br> Volkswagen dipped slightly in its score over 2012 but still exceeds the luxury average satisfaction rate.
<b>9. <a href="autos.yahoo.com/acura/" data-ylk="slk:Acura;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Acura</a></b> <br>Acura's satisfaction score equals the industry average, along with Ford, Nissan and Chrysler.
<b>10. <a href="autos.yahoo.com/ford/" data-ylk="slk:Ford;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Ford</a></b><br> The Ford nameplate remained unchanged from 2012 and sits at the industry average for satisfaction ratings.<br><br>[<i>Related: <a href="http://www.forbes.com/pictures/ehmk45lelk/1-jaguar-xj/?utm_source=autos.yahoo.com&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=automakers+that+satisfy+consumers&partner=yahooautos" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:10 Best New-Car Summer Clearance Deals;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">10 Best New-Car Summer Clearance Deals</a></i>]

The American Consumer Satisfaction Index reported that although pent-up demand is pushing strong auto sales Detroit’s Big Three—GM, Chrysler and Ford—are losing ground to imports.

Of the eight nameplates with satisfaction levels above the industry average, only two are domestic (Cadillac and GMC), and the three bottom entries are all domestic (Jeep, Dodge and Chevrolet). Overall in 2013 consumers rated their satisfaction with newly purchased vehicles down 1.2 percent compared with a year ago, with the most sizable downturns at Chevrolet and Buick.

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