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2010 Hyundai Accent Cheaper To Own Than A Smart ForTwo
When you think about something that is cheap, what comes to mind? Is it fast food where the portions are healthy and the food is filling, but no on the healthy side of the meter? Or do you think of Walmart and their “everyday low prices”? What about with cars, do you think of the small cars as the cheapest or is it a particular brand? This time we are confirming some stereotypes and denying the truth of others with the realization that a 2010 Hyundai Accent is cheaper to own than a 2010 Smart ForTwo.
According to a report by Car and Driver, the cost to own a 2010 Hyundai Accent over three years is cheaper than a new Smart ForTwo by $458. Surprised? I know I had to do a double take when I first read the figures. We all know that Hyundai isn’t the car company that it was back in the ‘80s and ‘90s and with the introduction of cars like the Genesis and Genesis Coupe, the company is on track to be the Lexus of this decade. That all aside, the company hasn’t lost site of it roots of providing good, cheap and reliable transportation as is the case with the 2010 Hyundai Accent.
The figures from C&D are figured using the base MSRP, EPA combined fuel mileage, three-year fuel cost and three-year insurance cost. For the 2010 Hyundai Accent the figures breakdown like this:
•Base MSRP: $10,690
•EPA Combined Mileage: 31 mpg
•Three-Year Fuel Cost: $2988
•Three-Year Insurance Cost: $4351
•Total Three-Year Cost: $18,029
The 2010 Smart ForTwo figures ring in a little more expensive and are broken out like this:
•Base MSRP: $12,635
•EPA Combined Mileage: 36 mpg
•Three-Year Fuel Cost: $2573
•Three-Year Insurance Cost: $3279
•Total Three-Year Cost: $18,487
So the difference isn’t HUGE, but when you consider what you are getting maybe the delta between the two cars gets larger. The Hyundai Accent is a larger car that can, in a pinch, seat four people (five if you are really adventurous). It also has more power and can cruise at highway speeds in more comfort. However, the Smart ForTwo does have the advantage in both the mpg column and the maneuverability column, especially in urban settings.
Bottom line—Small isn’t always cheaper, but it does seem that the Korean car companies will continue to be the most affordable solution on the market. That is unless you really want the cheapest car on the C&D list—the 2010 Nissan Versa 1.6 (more here). Of course, that would require you to BYOR—Bring Your Own Radio.
By Jonathan McGrew
Contributor
May 15th, 2010
http://www.allsmallcars.com/blog/1045116_2010-hyundai-accent-cheaper-to-own-than-a-smart-fortwo
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Happy Hyundai owners at OC Hyundai!
From Curtis Kuboyama..."Appreciate all your help getting my parents car delivered.
They just arrived home and are very happy.
Thanks for helping me convert a loyal Honda customer."
Curtis, it was truly our pleasure! From the OC Hyundai Team
Monday, May 3, 2010
It's OFFICAL! OC Hyundai rockets to the #1 spot in California as voted by customers on DealerRater.com
In the first month of opening, OC Hyundai has jetted to the top of the list at DealerRater.com, not just in Orange County, but in the entire state of California! DealerRater captures customer comments, reviews and ratings. We invite you to visit their site and read what the customers of OC Hyundai have to say about their buying experience...Click here for all reviews
http://www.dealerrater.com/dealer/OC-Hyundai-review-30668/
My Review of OC Hyundai:
I go there every 3,000 miles or so for regular service but I recently required extensive service on my Hyundai and they had my automobile for almost a month. I was concerned that my car would be declared totaled or would never be the same again. Mark kept me apprised every step of the way whether it was about dealing with insurance company (State Farm-wonderful) or any other concern that came along while the dealership was on its way to giving me my car in better condition than prior to the incident. I have never received such wonderful service from any dealership over the years and Mark provides exemplary service and is a wonderful representative of the company. Another Hyundai dealership is closer to my home but I go the extra miles because of Mark and the wonderful service from OC Hyundai.
Today, I had to bring my new Genesis in for a follow up service and once gain, I was quite pleased with the quality and professional service that were demonstrated by the store manager, Troy, and the sales person, Jesus Flores. I was impresed with the consistency in their quality service and attention to the customer's satisfaction.
Thank you
I am giving the highest rating to this delearship for their exceptional service and ease of purchasing a car. The sales person, Jesus Flores, was amazaing from his professionalism to follow-ups to ensure that I was happy with the car. In fact, I have recommended this dealership and Jesus Flores to a few of my friends that are looking for a new car. They have met and exceeded my expectation on customer service from the beginning to the end.
We stopped at OC Hyundai after a day of test driving several other brand vehicles.
BMW 328i, Lexus ES350, Infinity G37, Cadillac CTS and SRX, Audi A4 Quattro. We decided to drive the Hyundai Genesis Sedan. We were blown away by the Car, but more importantly the friendliness of the Salesman and the GM Troy. They worked up a great lease price for us and made the decision very easy to choose the Genesis over all the other cars we had test driven earlier. Thanks for the great experience, we look forward to driving our new car for the next three years and will recommend your dealership to others.
They were very friendly from the beginning of my experience and they were more than reasonable in dealing with the MSRP price, APR rate, and Monthly payments. With all they can, they tried to meet my personal needs, such as putting specific cars on hold, taking a day to re-think, and continual assistance for meeting my price standards. If I have to recommend anyone, I would definitely recommend this dealership and its people that humbly work for the customer's needs. Evenmore, after I made the deal and signed all papers, they still came up to teach me some things about the car (Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T). They made my first-time car buying experience unforgettable and great.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
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