2015-2016 New Cards List For You (Part 15)
Ford Mustang
Base Price $24,425-$46,995
Body Type Coupe, convertible
All-new Just in time for its 50th anniversary, the
Ford Mustang is all-new for 2015. The Mustang sports clean, modern styling that
still pays homage to ponycars of yesteryear. The Mustang sports a carryover
3.7L V-6, an optional 2.3L turbocharged I-4 in the EcoBoost, and a 5.0L V-8 in
the GT The Mustang now has a modern independent rear suspension to make it
handle better.
Look For A high-power Shelby GT350 and GT500 to join
the lineup soon.
EPA Econ City/Hwy:
15-20/24-32 mpg*; 0-60 mph: 4.0-6.5 sec
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Specs
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Base Engine 3.7L/305-hp/280-lb-ft V-6*
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Opt Engine 2.3L/305-hp/330-lb-ft turbo I-4*;
5.0L/430-hp/400-lb-ft V-8*
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Drivetrain Front engine, RWD
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Transmission 6M; 6A
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Basic Warranty 3 yrs/36,000 miles
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Safety Airbags: 5; rear cam: S, BMS: O
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IntelliChoice 5-Yr Retained Value 53%
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Ford Taurus/SHO
Base Price $27,615-$41,930
Body Type Sedan
Unchanged As the Ford Taurus waits for the
next-generation vehicle to arrive next year, it will receive only minor
technology changes for the 2015 model year. Ford added lane-keep assist last
year. The current Taurus offers three engines including an efficiency oriented
turbo 2.0L I-4, volume 3.5L V-6, and performance- focused turbo 3.5L V-6.
Avoid Buying this Taurus before the anticipated
next-gen car arrives, unless the price is right.
EPA Econ City/Hwy:
17-22/25-32 mpg; 0-60 mph: 5.2-8.0 sec
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Specs
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Base Engine 3.5L/288-hp/254-lb-ft V-6
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Opt Engine 2.0L/240-hp/270 lb-ft turbo I-4; 3.5L/365-hp/350-lb-ft
twin-turbo V-6
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Drivetrain Front engine, FWD/AWD
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Transmission 6A
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Basic Warranty 3 yrs/36,000 miles
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Safety Airbags: 8; rear cam: O; BMS: O
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IntelliChoice 5-Yr Retained Value 44%
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Honda Accord/PHEV
Base Price $23,000-$40,000*
Body Type Sedan, coupe
Unchanged Honda’s perennial bestseller enters 2015
with only minor updates for the EX trim, which now includes a standard HomeLink
Remote System and an auto-dimming mirror. Otherwise, it’s status quo for the
Accord, which continues to offer buyers the choice of sedan or coupe body
style, manual or automatic transmission, 4- or 6-cylinder power, and the choice
of two hybrids: a gas-electric and a plug-in.
Cool Fact Accord Coupe V-6 with a manual hits 60 in
5.4 sec.
EPA Econ City/Hwy:
18-50/28-45 mpg; 0-60 mph: 5.4-7.7 sec
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Specs
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Base Engine 2.4L/185-189-hp/ 181-182-lb-ft I-4
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Opt Engine 3.5L/278-hp/252-lb-ft V-6; 2.0L I-4 + electric, 196
hp
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Drivetrain Front engine, FWD
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Transmission 6M; CVT; 6A
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Basic Warranty 3 yrs/36,000 miles
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Safety Airbags: 6; rear cam: S; BMS: O
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IntelliChoice 5-Yr Retained Value 51%
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Honda Civic/Si/CNG
Base Price $19,000-$27,500*
Body Type Sedan, coupe
Unchanged Following last year’s plethora of
enhancements - revised styling, more power, a new CVT, better infotainment, and
improved crash-test scores and fuel economy - the Civic soldiers on unchanged
for 2015. With a diverse lineup that includes coupe and sedan body types, 1.8L
and 2.4L gas engines, and hybrid and CNG options, it’s no surprise that the
Civic is America’s best-selling small car in retail sales.
Driver's Choice The 205-hp Si has the sweetest 6M on
the planet.
EPA Econ City/Hwy:
22-44/31-47 mpg; 0-60 mph: 6.5-9.0 sec
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Specs
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Base Engine 1.8L/143-hp/129-lb-ft I-4
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Opt Engine 1.8L/110-hp/106-lb-ft CNGI-4; 1.5L I-4 + elec, 110
hp; 2.4L 205-hp/174- lb-ft I-4
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Drivetrain Front engine, FWD
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Transmission 5M; 6M; 5A; CVT
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Basic Warranty 3 yrs/36,000 miles
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Safety Airbags: 6; rear cam: S; BMS: N/A
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IntelliChoice 5-Yr Retained Value 51%
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