Vincentric Names Vehicles On 2013 'Best Fleet Value in America' List
According to Vincentric, General Motors, Ford, and Toyota achieved the largest number of awards, with GM receiving nine, and Ford and Toyota receiving eight awards each.
Vincentric has announced its 2013 Best Fleet Value in America awards, where the company analyzed approximately 3,400 different vehicle configurations in 20 different lifecycle situations to figure out cost-effective vehicle choices for businesses. According to Vincentric, General Motors, Ford, and Toyota achieved the largest number of awards, with GM receiving nine, and Ford and Toyota receiving eight awards each.
Vincentric evaluated eight vehicle-related costs, including depreciation, financing, fuel costs, insurance, maintenance and repair costs, any vehicle fees and taxes, and opportunity costs. The company said it measured lifecycle costs in all 50 U.S. states and in D.C.
General Motors received awards for fleet value in the heavy-duty pickup and full-size van categories. Vincentric also recognized GM for its Buick brand in the premium vehicle category. For Ford, Vincentric recognized the automaker for a range of vehicles, including the F-150 and the company’s passenger cars. Vincentric recognized Toyota for its Tacoma pickup truck and for its hybrid and SUV/crossover models.
Vincentric added that other automakers with significant results on this year’s list include BMW, Chrysler Group, and Mercedes-Benz. The company recognized Chrysler for three of its vehicles, BMW for three models in the premium segment, and Mercedes for its Sprinter, which garnered three awards from Vincentric for the second consecutive year.
The charts below from Vincentric detail the 2013 Best Fleet Value in America winners in different vehicle categories:
2013 Model Year Winners | |||
|---|---|---|---|
PASSENGER CARS | |||
Make | Model | Description | Segment |
Chevrolet | Spark | LS | Micro |
Toyota | Yaris | 5-Door L | Subcompact |
Ford | Focus | SE | Compact, Hatchback |
Nissan | Versa | S Plus | Compact, Sedan |
BMW | 3-Series | 328i | Compact, Sedan, Premium |
Toyota | Prius c | One | Compact, Hybrid |
Nissan | Leaf | S | Electric |
Ford | C-Max Energi | SEL | Plug-In Hybrid |
Hyundai | Sonata | GLS 2.4 | Mid Size, Sedan |
Buick | Verano | Base | Mid Size, Sedan, Premium |
Toyota | Camry Hybrid | LE | Mid Size, Sedan, Hybrid |
Lincoln | MKZ Hybrid | Mid Size, Sedan, Hybrid, Premium | |
Ford | Taurus | SE | Large, Sedan |
Buick | LaCrosse | Base FWD | Large, Sedan, Premium |
BMW | 7-Series | 740Li xDrive | Prestige Sedan |
Subaru | Impreza | Base | Wagon |
Volvo | XC70 | 3.2 FWD | Wagon, Premium |
SPORT UTILITIES and CROSSOVERS | |||
Make | Model | Description | Segment |
Jeep | Patriot | Sport 2WD | Crossover, Compact, Entry Level |
Toyota | RAV4 | LE 2WD | Crossover, Compact, Mid Level |
Buick | Encore | Base FWD | Crossover, Compact, Premium |
Dodge | Journey | SE FWD | Crossover, Mid Size |
BMW | X3 | xDrive28i | Crossover, Mid Size, Premium |
Ford | Explorer | Base FWD | Crossover, Large |
Buick | Enclave | Convenience FWD | Crossover, Large, Premium |
Toyota | Highlander Hybrid | 4WD | Crossover, Hybrid |
Toyota | FJ Cruiser | 2WD | SUV, Compact |
Toyota | 4Runner | SR5 2WD V6 | SUV, Mid Size |
Dodge | Durango | SXT | SUV, Large |
Mercedes-Benz | GL-Class | GL 350 BlueTEC | SUV, Large, Premium |
PICKUP TRUCKS | |||
Make | Model | Description | Segment |
Toyota | Tacoma | Reg Cab 2WD | Compact Pickup |
Ford | F-150 | XL Reg Cab 2WD 126 | Full Size Pickup, 1/2 Ton |
Chevrolet/GMC | Silverado/Sierra 2500HD | W/T Reg Cab 2WD LWB | Full Size Heavy Duty Pickup, 3/4 Ton |
Chevrolet/GMC | Silverado/Sierra 3500HD | W/T Reg Cab 2WD LWB SRW | Full Size Heavy Duty Pickup, 1 Ton |
VANS | |||
Make | Model | Description | Segment |
Dodge | Grand Caravan | SE FWD | Minivan |
Ford | Transit Connect | XL | Mini Cargo Van |
Ford | E150 Vans | XL | Full Size Passenger Van, 1/2 ton |
Mercedes-Benz | Sprinter | 2500 Std Roof 144 WB | Full Size Passenger Van, 3/4 ton |
Chevrolet/GMC | Express/Savana | G3500 SWB | Full Size Passenger Van, 1 ton |
Chevrolet/GMC | Express/Savana | G1500 Cargo SWB | Full Size Cargo Van, 1/2 ton |
Mercedes-Benz | Sprinter Van | 2500 Std Roof 144 WB | Full Size Cargo Van, 3/4 ton |
Mercedes-Benz | Sprinter Van | 3500 High Roof 144 WB | Full Size Cargo Van, 1 ton |
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