For the first time ever, their best family cars of 2017 list dont include any sedan models. Nov 16, 2017 kelley blue book names 2018 best buy award winners. The used car prices black book and blue book values serve different purposes. The 2020 toyota rav4 continues to deliver value, fuel economy and safety in a compact suv with a wide range of models, including a hybrid. The chevrolet traverse is a large and comfortable 3row suv. The automaker leaves no stone unturned, ushering in the perfect marriage of affordability and fuel efficiency 3140 mpg for their sedan. Basically, kbb is little more than a way for people who dont have a clue about cars to get an idea of prices within a few thousand dollars. Dec 12, 2016 safe, comfortable, and techready, the 2017 honda civic proudly takes the crown as kelley blue books best buy overall winner for the second year in a row. The choice of a subcompact suv signals the shift of consumer taste and. Kelley blue book announces winners of their coveted 2017. Kelley blue book has seen the trend swing in the direction of suvs.
Average transaction price growth was headlined by suvs, particularly in the midsize and fullsize segments. Full text of the austin chronicle 20080620 see other formats. When a dealer or seller talks about kelley blue book i tell them to sell it to. Kelley auto group fort wayne group dealer in fort wayne in. Safe, comfortable, and techready, the 2017 honda civic proudly takes the crown as kelley blue books best buy overall winner for the second year in a row. Kelley automotive group of fort wayne in serving auburn, hicksville, new haven, is one of the finest fort wayne group dealers. The new 2020 buick encore gx is a totally different vehicle than the familiar old buick encore weve come to know. For kelley blue books first official subcompact suv comparison test we stuck with a familiar destination. For almost eighty years, nada guides and kelley blue book have served as a guide for establishing price points, helping buyers and sellers fairly negotiate the value of new and used cars. Average newcar prices jump 2 percent for march 2018 on. While not the sportiest premiumcompact suv, the 2020 lexus nx delivers a comfortable ride, numerous luxury features and unbeatable value. Thanks to their educated point of view, heres the list of the highest rated 2020 suvs. The kelley blue book price advisor shows you what you should pay for. Our editors rank the best suvs in each subcategory.
Included this year are the honda crv, kia sportage, mazda. Average newvehicle prices up 2% yearoveryear in april. The company is owned by the cox automotive subsidiary of cox enterprises. All 10 vehicles in the top 10 for resale value are trucks and suvs there are no sedans to speak of. The 2020 toyota rav4 is ranked second on our list of best compact suvs, and was redesigned read more 3. We at kelley blue book have put together this list as a starting point for your. The kelley blue book gets more traffic when it comes to being used by buyers. Although the new gx is only a bit larger than that other encore, it represents a big improvement with its thorough safety suite, better styling, and smallbutefficient. To better understand the current crop of familyfriendly suvs. Kelley blue book announces winners of their coveted 2017 best. The sportage is this years small suv best buy for many reasons, including value, practicality, style and an excellent warranty. Kelley blue books best resale value award winners are. Often recognized as the premier publications in their industry, both guides can be counted on to provide unbiased facts.
Kelley blue book provides vehicle values that are consistent, predictive of current market conditions powered by nearly 90 years of providing vehicle valuations to consumers, weve channeled our unparalleled abilities for evaluating market data into one of the industrys most relevant resources for dealers. As americans flock in ever greater numbers to the compact suv segment we once again gathered an elite subset for our annual comparison. Kelley blue book new and used car price values, expert car. If you need room for a big group of people, a lot of cargo space, the flexibility to tow a trailer, or just want a high seating position, a new sportutility vehicle suv is often the ideal answer. Our inhouse team of seasoned car professionals gives you the lowdown on vehicle.
Kelley blue book is an irvine, california based vehicle valuation and automotive research company that is recognized by both consumers and the automotive industry. For this comparison we gathered a range of 3row luxury players like the infiniti qx60, volvo xc90, range rover sport, audi q7, and acura mdx. Topeka the university took over two floors of the statehouse in topeka for five hours wednesday to promote various crimson and blue activities. Rounding out the used toyota list are several suvs and crossovers, among which are the toyota highlander, toyota 4runner and toyota venza. The same applies to edmunds and the other price survey publications. The 2020 volvo xc40 combines standout styling with classleading safety and innovation at a price that has the competition losing sleep. Both books claim to be the more accurate source of used car pricing guides. Every year we head to the greater phoenix area for some cactus league spring training.
Apparently tough and muscular are favored by truck and suv buyers. The volvo xc40 subcompact luxury suv is kelley blue books best new model for 2019, the industrytracking group said monday. Our inhouse team of seasoned car professionals gives you the lowdown on vehicle performance, safety, comfort and more. Kelley blue books best buy awards honor the top vehicles in 12 major. The fourth annual ku in the capitol event featured more than 20 organizations, a chili lunch sponsored by the ku alumni association and a speech by chancellor robert hemenway, who spoke about the universitys 100,000th kansas honor. Instead, eight of the 12 models that earned a spot on this list are suvs, signifying how much appeal suvs have gained. As a family vehicle, it allures with a slightly lower starting price than rivals such as the honda pilot, toyota highlander and ford explorer. Select the ford suv you are interested in and learn more. Kelley blue book recently published its best resale value awards for the 2019 model year. Kelley blue book names volvo xc40 suv the best new model.
The company began as the kelley kar company founded by les kelley in 1918. For our annual stateofthesegment compact suv comparison test we rounded up six small suvs and set off on a twoday, 450mile drive that took us on a roundabout route from coastaladjacent kelley. Because of its strong showing across the board when it comes to features, utility and everyday dependability, the 2020 honda crv is again the kelley blue book best buy in the compact suv category. We recently grabbed a crosssection of these increasingly popular vehicles and set out on a 500mile road trip to evaluate everything from cruising comfort to infotainment intuitiveness. Select the chevrolet suv you are interested in and learn more. Kelley blue book says ford trucks, suvs look best autoblog. Get used car pricing and explore thousands of car listings at kelley blue book. First genesis suv reardrive architecture based on g80 sedan 2. This years list of the best luxury suvs features a few repeat winners, several best buy award winners, two brandnew models, and two newfor2019 entries. The 2019 nissan armada fullsize suv can seat up to eight, tow 8,500 pounds and push the nissan marque toward luxurious infiniti territory.
They have been around since 1918, while black book started in 1955. The kia telluride is the winner of the 2020 kelley blue book threerow midsize suv best buy award, as well as this years best new model. For 2017 the midsize suv category is overflowing with new and refreshed entries. We also have blue book values for the things you ride. It helps to have a trusted pricing source on your side. In a kelley blue book brand watch poll, active car shoppers picked the look of fords trucks and nonluxury suvs over. Suvs dominate kelley blue books best family cars of 2017. The kia sportage already was a stylish compactcrossover suv, but the new 2020 version looks classier and has many more standard features. Most automaker transaction prices increased in march 2018 as the industry average rose 2 percent, said tim fleming, analyst for kelley blue book. These midsize suvs are some of the best of the best.