Here are the results of the 2012 Kelley’s Blue Book Total Cost of Ownership Awards.
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| Class | Winner | MSRP | Total Cost of Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Brand | Kia | – | – |
| Best Luxury Brand | Audi | – | – |
| Subcompact Car | Nissan Versa | $11,770 | $29,252 |
| Compact Car | Kia Soul | $14,650 | $31,417 |
| Mid Size Car | Hyundai Sonata | $20,570 | $38,476 |
| Full Size Car | Chevrolet Impala | $26,585 | $47,957 |
| Sports Car | Mazda MX-5 Miata | $24,265 | $42,602 |
| Entry Level Luxury Car | Volvo C30 | $25,825 | $42,367 |
| Luxury Car | Audi A5 | $37,975 | $56,908 |
| High End Luxury Car | Lexus LS 460 | $68,505 | $90,234 |
| High Performance Car | Lexus IS F | $61,535 | $77,140 |
| Compact Crossover | Nissan Juke | $20,770 | $36,627 |
| Crossover | Hyundai Santa Fe | $24,050 | $42,628 |
| Luxury Crossover | Lexus RX 350 | $39,950 | $52,217 |
| Mid Size Sport Utility | Jeep Wrangler | $22,945 | $41,764 |
| Full Size Sport Utility | Ford Expedition | $38,595 | $63,562 |
| Luxury Sport Utility | Audi Q7 | $47,125 | $67,630 |
| Mid Size Pickup Truck | Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab | $17,685 | $36,655 |
| Full Size Pickup Truck | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular | $31,315 | $49,371 |
| Minivan | Mazda Mazda5 | $20,420 | $37,480 |
| Hybrid Car | Honda Insight | $19,290 | $32,884 |
| Hybrid Utility | Ford Escape Hybrid | $31,395 | $45,051 |
| Electric Car | Chevrolet Volt | $39,995 | $40,629 |
