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2013 Car Buying Guides Available
December 20, 2012
Are you trying to figure out what should be your next car?
Thankfully, Cars.com is offering some help with their 2013 Lifestyle Buying Guides. From first-time drivers, to commuters, to those who can't live without a convertible, there's a guide to help narrow down the overwhelming choices available when it comes to a car today.
Here's a look at some of the top choices on Cars.com's Lifestyle Buying Guides for families, commuters and work car/trucks. And as always, I recommend you use the free RydeShopper to get the best deals on any of these vehicles.
Recommended Cars for Small Families
| Vehicle | Starting MSRP |
|---|---|
| 2013 Honda CR-V (Best New Car) | $23,525 |
| 2013 Subaru Impreza (Best Deal) | $18,665 |
| 2013 Volkswagon Jetta SportWagon | $21,190 |
| 2013 Hyundai Sonata | $21,670 |
| 2013 Kia Optima | $21,975 |
| 2013 Subaru Forester | $22,090 |
| 2013 Toyota Camry | $22,850 |
| 2013 Subaru Outback | $24,290 |
| 2013 Chevy Equinox | $24,580 |
| 2013 Toyota Prius v | $27,445 |
Recommended Cars for Small Families
| Vehicle | Starting MSRP |
|---|---|
| 2013 Honda Odyssey (Best New Car) | $29,405 |
| 2013 Toyota Sienna (Best Deal) | $27,245 |
| 2013 Nissan Quest | $26,815 |
| 2013 Toyota Highlander | $29,715 |
| 2013 Dodge Durango | $30,490 |
| 2013 Honda Pilot | $30,250 |
| 2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | $40,815 |
| 2013 Chevy Suburban | $43,540 |
| 2013 Infiniti QX56 | $60,990 |
Recommended Cars for Commuters
| Vehicle | Starting MSRP |
|---|---|
| 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid (Best New Car) | $26,785 |
| 2013 Hyundai Elantra (Best Deal) | $17,470 |
| 2013 Volkswagon Jetta | $17,470 |
| 2013 Subaru Impreza | $18,665 |
| 2013 Kia Optima | $22,175 |
| 2013 Toyota Camry | $22,850 |
| 2013 Honda CR-V | $23,525 |
| 2013 Toyota Prius | $24,995 |
| 2013 Hyundai Genesis | $35,075 |
| 2012 Nissan Leaf | $36,050 |
Recommended Vehicles for Work Cars/Trucks
| Vehicle | Starting MSRP |
|---|---|
| 2013 Ford F-150 (Best New Car) | $24,665 |
| 2013 Toyota Tacoma (Best Deal) | $18,370 |
| 2013 Ford Transit Connect | $18,500 |
| 2012 Nissan Frontier | $20,085 |
| 2013 Ram Cargo Van | $23,460 |
| 2013 Toyota Tundra | $26,350 |
| 2013 Ford Super Duty | $30,380 |
| 2013 Chevy Tahoe | $40,075 |
| 2013 Chevy Suburban | $43,540 |
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Gregg Fidan is the founder of RealCarTips. After being ripped off on his first car purchase, he devoted several years to figuring out the best ways to avoid scams and negotiate
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