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Earlier this week I received notification from U.S. News Autos that their Best Car for the Money awards list was published, the second year that U.S. News & World Reports had compiled their report.

Numerous Annual Awards
I’ve lost track of the number of different automotive awards given out by newspapers, magazines, and organizations, and certainly concur with the thinking of some that there are too many awards given each year. Still, when they’re highly publicized, as I’m sure that this one is and will be, then consumers will sit up and take notice.

I cannot dispute any of the winners as “value” is oftentimes subjective. The Ford Taurus won the full sized car category, but it isn’t the lowest price car in its segment. However, it is a thoroughly modern vehicle, chock full of many of the amenities people demand in their cars today including a premium sound system, SYNC navigation, lots of safety devices, and much more.

Ownership Data Tapped
To come up with its winners, U.S. News relied on 2010 total cost of ownership data provided by IntelliChoice.com. 23 vehicles won based on earning the highest marks for overall value and appeal within their respective categories.

The 2010 winners are as follows:

SegmentWinner

SubcompactNissan Versa

CompactHyundai Elantra

HatchbackHonda Fit

MidsizeToyota Camry

Family SedansFord Taurus

Upscale Compact CarsVolkswagen GTI

Upscale SedansHyundai Genesis

Luxury SedansAcura RL

Hybrid CarsToyota Prius

Affordable Sports CarsMazda MX-5 Miata

Luxury Sports CarsChevrolet Corvette

Compact CUV/SUVHonda CR-V

Midsize CUV/SUVToyota Venza

Full Size SUVToyota Sequoia

Luxury Compact CUV/SUVInfiniti EX

Luxury Midsize CUV/SUVLexus RX 350

Luxury Full Size SUVsToyota Land Cruiser

Hybrid SUVsLexus RX Hybrid

Off-Road SUVsToyota FJ Cruiser

MinivansHonda Odyssey

WagonsVolkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Compact Pickup TrucksToyota Tacoma

Full Size Pickup TrucksFord F-150

Source: U.S. News Media Group

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