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Best value cars? Hybrids.

Prius replaces Honda Fit as best value car, according to Consumer Reports. Although hybrids cost more, they're cheaper to operate. Prius costs owners 49 cents per mile, half the average for gasoline-only cars.

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This February file photo shows a line of 2012 Prius sedans at a Toyota dealership in the south Denver suburb of Littleton, Colo. Consumer Reports has just named the Toyota Prius as its best value car 鈥� one of several hybrids that made the consumer magazine's list of best-value vehicles.
  • By Philip LeBeau

They may not be sexy or exciting to drive, but a new study by听Consumer Reports听said hybrids offer the best value for those buying a new vehicle.

Consumer Reports听analyzed 200 new cars, SUVs, and minivans to come up with it latest list of the best and worst value vehicles.

奥丑颈濒别听听often cost substantially more than comparable models that are gasoline powered only,听Consumer Reports听said other factors make hybrids a great value.

In this year's report,听听has replaced the Honda Fit as the best value for car buyers. "It's extremely reliable, roomy, rides well, gets great fuel economy, and is inexpensive to operate," says Rik Paul, automotive editor at听Consumer Reports.

Consumer Reports听estimates the Prius costs owners $.49 cents per mile 鈥� less than half the cost of operating the average car.

This is the first time in four years听Consumer Reports听did not rate the Honda Fit as the best new-car value.

Consumer Reports听calculates value scores for vehicles using the five-year owner cost for each vehicle, the听Consumer Reportsroad-test score, and the vehicle's predicted reliability. Depreciation is the biggest cost for new vehicle buyers.

Consumer Reports听谤补迟别诲 Toyota Motor 补苍诲听听as the best value for buyers in six of 10 categories. The magazine said Toyota and Lexus hybrids stand out as having excellent value. The Japanese automakers hybrids rated No. 1 in three of four categories.

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The latest recognition from听Consumer Reports听comes as Toyota is enjoying strong sales for its flagship hybrid line-up, the Prius. This year, Toyota has set a record for the Prius, selling more than 200,000 models in the U.S.

On Wednesday, Toyota agreed to听听to settle a class action lawsuit related to investigations and complaints about unintended acceleration in 2010.

Consumer Reports Best and Worst 海角大神:

Best Value Small Hatchbacks: Toyota Prius Four

Worst Value Small Hatchbacks: Ford Focus SE

Best Value Family Sedan: Toyota听听XLE

Worst Value Family Sedan: Chrysler 200 Limited (V6)

Best Value Large /Luxury SUV: Lexus RX 350

Worst Value Large /Luxury SUV: Nissan Armada Platinum

Best Value Minivan/Wagon: Toyota Prius V Three

Worst Value Minivan/Wagon: Chrysler Town & Country Touring-L

Best Value Small SUV: Honda CR-V EX

Worst Value Small SUV: Mini Cooper Countryman S

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