USAA Names 2013 Best Value Vehicles
The United Services Automobile Association has released their third annual Best Values list for the 2013 model year. We are pleased to see 3 three row vehicles included on it this year. Best Minivan goes to the Dodge Grand Caravan. Best Large SUV was awarded to the Chevrolet Traverse, and Best Midsize SUV went to the Ford Explorer. You can see the full list, as well as their 2013 Top 10 for Teens below, or by following the link.
The 2013 Best Value List
Large Sedan: Dodge Charger
Midsize Sedan: Dodge Avenger
Small Sedan: Mitsubishi Lancer
Large Luxury Sedan: Lincoln MKS
Midsize Luxury Sedan: Audi A4
Large SUV: Chevrolet Traverse
Midsize SUV: Ford Explorer
Small SUV: Kia Sportage
Large Luxury SUV: No vehicle ranked*
Midsize Luxury SUV: Lexus RX 450h (hybrid)
Large Pickup: Toyota Tundra
Small Pickup: No vehicle ranked*
Sports: Scion FR-S
Coupe: Honda CR-Z (hybrid)
Wagon: Audi A3
Minivan: Dodge Grand Caravan
Best Value automobiles offer the best overall value of all vehicles USAA evaluates as part of its proprietary rating system called USAA Preferred, which uses quantitative data to evaluate vehicles' cost, safety and reliability, among other factors. There are nearly 70 cars, trucks and minivans currently designated as USAA Preferred vehicles. The Best Value list represents the vehicles that rose to the top of each category.
"This year we raised the bar on the importance of safety standards. Vehicles must earn a top safety pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) to qualify as USAA Preferred," said Steve Thompson, vice president responsible for the USAA Car Buying Service. "A USAA Preferred vehicle is a great value financially, and is among the safest vehicles on the road."
2013 Top 10 for Teens
For a second year, USAA also identified the top 10 vehicles for teens. These USAA Preferred vehicles cost less than $25,500 and they rank highest in safety, reliability and reasonable insurance costs, which are the factors parents indicated are the most important when choosing a car for their teen driver.
- Dodge Dart
Dodge Avenger
Honda CR-Z
Chrysler 200
Honda Insight
- Volkswagen Golf
Hyundai Elantra
Nissan Versa
Kia Optima
Chevrolet Malibu
In addition to identifying the top cars for teen drivers, USAA now is offering the newYoung Drivers Intelligence™ service to help reduce teen driver accidents and save lives. The voluntary program includes a GPS-enabled device that plugs into the teen's vehicle and records driving data such as acceleration, braking, routes and speed. Parents and teens can review the data online, providing the opportunity to teach safe driving behavior and track progress. Young Drivers Intelligence is available at no cost for one year to members whose teen drivers are insured by USAA. The program will not be used to modify insurance policies or premiums.
USAA Preferred ratings and Best Value vehicles are designated as such on usaa.com and the USAA Mobile App. For more information visit usaa.com/bestvalue and usaa.com/youngdriversintelligence™.
*No vehicles met the USAA Preferred requirements in the large luxury SUV and small pickup categories this year.
