Best & worst car values

We think that real value is not necessarily how much you spend but what you get for your money. Vehicles that are reliable, perform well, and don't cost much to own represent the best values. Overall, midsized sedans provide the best bang for the buck.

Our list (shown in rank order) below highlights models the highest and lowest value scores overall. Value scores are calculated based on a model’s five-year cost per mile, road-test score, and predicted-reliability score.