U.S. News & World Report, which ranks consumer items and releases consumer advice, released its list of the 2022 Best Cars for the Money on Thursday. Covering 11 automotive categories, the list focuses on cars, SUVs and minivans that represent the best combination of long-term value and ownership experience.
The quality of the car was measured using the car's overall score in the U.S. News Best Car Rankings. The overall score is based on safety and reliability data, as well as the collective opinion of the automotive press on a given model's performance and interior and how strongly each reviewer recommends the car. Value was measured by looking at each model's real-time transaction prices and five-year total cost of ownership data.
"Buying a new car is a big decision, and finding a car that is a good value requires more than just a low price tag," Jim Sharifi, managing editor of U.S. News Best Cars, said in a statement. "The least expensive car on the lot could carry high ownership costs, or be poorly suited to the buyer's needs. A Best Cars for the Money award represents a strong value at the dealership and over the course of ownership. These vehicles also provide a rewarding ownership experience, with comfort, features and performance that buyers will appreciate."
Here are the best cars for the money in each category in 2022:
Hyundai won five Best Car for the Money awards this year, including two for the Tucson model, which is more than any other brand. Honda earned three, while Kia, Nissan and Toyota each earned one.
The Honda Odyssey won this award for the sixth time, while the Toyota Avalon now has four Best Large Car for the Money wins under its belt. The Honda Civic earned the award for the third time, while two-time winners include the Hyundai Kona, Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Tucson and Nissan Versa. The Honda Accord, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and Hyundai Tucson Hybrid each won the award for the first time.
Written ByShepard Price
Shepard Price has a Master's degree in Journalism from the University of Texas and lives in St. Louis. They have been in journalism for more than four years.
