Subaru Of America Wins Top Honors From Kelley Blue Book's 2019 5-Year Cost To Own Awards

February 6, 2019 by Subaru

Subaru Receives Highest Recognition for Outstanding Ownership Costs in Best Brand and Best Compact SUV/Crossover Categories

Subaru of America, Inc. announced today that the automaker has won in two major categories of Kelley Blue Book's 2019 5-Year Cost to Own Awards. This year's honors, which recognize brands and new vehicles with the lowest projected ownership costs, were awarded to Subaru for 'Best Brand' and the 2019 Crosstrek for 'Best Compact SUV/Crossover.'

'We are extremely proud to receive the distinguished 2019 Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own Award in both overall brand and vehicle categories,' said Thomas J. Doll, President and CEO, Subaru of America, Inc. 'These awards highlight our goal to produce best-in-class vehicles that are a great value for our customers and a source of pride and excitement for our company.'

Kelley Blue Book, the leading provider of new and used vehicle valuation and information, created the 5-Year Cost to Own Awards to help shoppers make more informed new-car buying decisions by breaking down typical ownership cost details and naming the brands and models with the lowest projected five-year total.

Based on Kelley Blue Book's 5-Year Cost to Own data for new cars for the initial five-year ownership period, Subaru's overall vehicle lineup incurred less depreciation than any other automaker and offered superior fuel efficiency. Some of the models driving Subaru's success include the 2019 Crosstrek, Outback and Forester. This is the third time Subaru has received the overall honor from Kelley Blue Book; the brand was first recognized in 2015.