Get the Best Fleet Value: Top Ranking Models
by admin on 11-9-2010 • Tags: fleet leasing, low lifecycle costsBased on a study by Vincentric, the best models were determined by an in-depth analysis of lifecycle costs. Their results indicate the fleets that will give you the best value for your money, whether you choose an open-end lease, closed-end lease or to purchase a fleet.
Below are the top fleet vehicles separated by category:
Passenger Cars
Subcompact: Toyota Yaris Sedan
Compact, Hatchback: Toyota Matrix Base
Compact, Sedan: Nissan Versa Base
Compact, Premium: Volvo S40 2.4i
Compact, Advanced Fuel Technology: Toyota Prius I
Mid-Size Sedan: Toyota Camry Base
Mid-Size Sedan, Premium: Audi A4 2.0T FrontTrak
Sedan, Advanced Fuel Technology: Toyota Camry Hybrid
Large: Ford Taurus SE FWD
Large, Premium: Lincoln MKS FWD
Police Sedan: Chevrolet Impala Police Edition
Prestige: Mercedes-Benz GL 550
Wagon: Volkswagen Jetta S
Wagon, Premium: Volvo V50 2.4i
Utility Vehicles and Crossovers
Crossover, Compact, Mid Level: Toyota Rav4 Base 2WD 4cyl
Crossover, Compact, Premium: Volvo XC60 3.2 FWD
Crossover, Mid Size: Toyota Highlander Base 2WD 4cyl
Crossover, Mid Size, Premium: Cadillac SRX Base FWD
Crossover, Large: Ford Flex SE FWD
Crossover, Large, Premium: Lincoln MKT FWD
Crossover, Advanced Fuel Technology - Volkswagen Touareg TDI
SUV, Compact: Toyota FJ Cruiser 2WD
SUV, Mid Size: Toyota 4Runner SR5 2WD V6
SUV, Large: Chevrolet Tahoe Commercial 2WD
SUV, Large, Premium: GMC Yukon Denali 2WD
SUV, Premium, Advanced Fuel Technology: Mercedes-Benz ML350 BlueTec
Sport Utility Truck: Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2WD
Pickup Trucks
Compact Pickup: Toyota Tacoma Base Reg Cab 2WD
Full Size Pickup, 1/2 Ton: Chevrolet/GMC Silverado 1500/Sierra 1500 Work Truck Reg Cab 2WD 119
Full Size Heavy Duty Pickup, 3/4 Ton: Chevrolet/GMC Silverado 2500HD/Sierra 2500HD Work Truck Reg Cab 2WD
Full Size Heavy Duty Pickup, 1 Ton: Ford F350 XL Reg Cab 2WD SRW
Vans
Mini Van: Dodge Grand Caravan SE
Mini Commercial Van: Ford Transit Connect XL
Full Size Cargo Van: Chevrolet Express G1500 Cargo SWB
Full Size Passenger Van: Ford E150 XL Wagon
Across the board Toyota had the greatest value, holding the top spot in 10 out of 35 categories. Ford followed closely behind with the highest ranking in 8 categories, and Ford with 7 categories.
Let Caldwell Leasing help you choose the best fleet vehicle for your company! We specialize in both open-end and closed-end leases to provide the most valuable option to our clients. Contact us to today to find out how you can reduce lifecycle costs and get the most out of your fleet!