Best cars and trucks for your money 2016

The best car, truck, SUV or minivan for you is the one that treats you as well as it treats your budget. The latest automotive bells and whistles are nice, but not when they’re attached to an overpriced car with high operating costs. On the other hand, a cheap car might sound appealing until you realize that you’ll be spending the next five years dealing with uncomfortable seats, a rough ride and the kind of engine that relegates you to the right lane.

To help you find a car, truck, SUV or minivan that offers the best long-term value without compromising on an outstanding ownership experience, we created the Best Car for the Money awards. Put simply, the Best Car for the Money award winners have the best combination of long-term value and quality in each of their classes in the U.S. News Best Car rankings.