IntelliChoice.com Names Best Deals for March

March 23, 2009

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CAMPBELL, Calif. — Highlighting the models across 31 classes that can offer the best value, IntelliChoice.com recently released its Best Deals of the Month for March.

Leading the way was Toyota, whose Lexus and Toyota brands combined for 11 spots on the list.

That said, the list was quite diverse, with 20 different brands represented.

"IntelliChoice.com's monthly Best Deals list continues to be very competitive as the March list contains entries from 20 different nameplates," explained James Bell, editor of IntelliChoice.com.

"The volatile sales environment, along with the fact that there are more high-quality vehicles than ever to choose from, means that consumers can choose a vehicle that fits their specific needs," he continued. "While the market is down, this is a great time for the careful shopper to buy a car."

Bell went on to note that March's Best Deals included several surprises, including the Lincoln MKX, which had $3,000 rebates that helped it tie with the Toyota Highlander Hybrid in the midsize crossover class.

"The biggest cash rebate on March's list is for the Hummer H3, which edged out the Toyota FJ Cruiser due to a $5,000 rebate," Bell added. "Also, the Nissan Armada beat out the Toyota Land Cruiser with a $4,500 rebate."

The following is a complete list of March's Best Deals by class:

—Subcompact Car: Toyota Yaris

—Compact Car over $17,000: Honda Civic Hybrid

—Compact Car under $17,000: Toyota Corolla

—Midsize Car over $21,000: Toyota Prius

—Midsize Car under $21,000: Toyota Prius

—Convertible: Mini Cooper Convertible

—Luxury Convertible (tie): Audi A4 Convertible, Audi TT Convertible

—Near Luxury Car: Lincoln MKZ

—Luxury Car: Saab 9-5 Wagon

—Large Car: Hyundai Sonata 4 Cylinder

—Base Sports Car: Volkswagen GTI 2-door

—Sports Car: Chevrolet Corvette

—Small/Midsize Wagon: Volkswagen Jetta TDI Wagon

—Sports Sedan/Wagon over $38,000: Lexus GS

—Sport Sedan Wagon under $38,000: Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

—Compact Utility/Crossover (tie): Mercury Mariner Hybrid, Ford Escape Hybrid, Mazda Tribute Hybrid

—Midsize Crossover (tie): Lincoln MKX, Toyota Highlander Hybrid

—Luxury Crossover: Lexus RX

—Intermediate Utility: Hummer H3

—Utility (tie): Nissan Armada, Toyota Land Cruiser

—Luxury Utility: GMC Envoy Denali

—Compact Pickup Truck 2WD: Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab 2WD

—Compact Pickup 4WD: Toyota Tacoma 4WD

—Full-Size Pickup 2WD Half-Ton: GMC Sierra Crew Cab Hybrid 2WD

—Full-Size Pickup 2WD 3/4-Ton: Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 2WD

—Full-Size Pickup 2WD One Ton: Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab 2WD

—Full-Size Pickup 4WD Half-Ton: GMC Sierra Crew Cab Hybrid 4WD

—Full-Size Pickup 4WD 3/4-Ton: Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 4WD

—Full-Size Pickup 4WD One Ton: Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab 4WD

—Minivan (tie): Toyota Sienna, Honda Odyssey

—Full-Size Van: Chevrolet Express 1500

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