It’s that time of year again – tax season! But that check always runs away faster than it came in! So what are the options in the new year? Make more money or save more money. Donate your car, get a tax credit, and level up this year! Get yourself a new car for the new year. However you spend your tax return this year, just remember the resource: Car Donation Wizard.
New Car Brand Report Cards
- Mainstream: Subaru
- Best Overall: Subaru
- Best Reliability: Toyota
- Best Road Test Score Mainstream: Chrysler & Subaru
- Best American Overall: Lincoln
- Best Road Test Score Overall: Porsche
- Worst Overall: Fiat & Jaguar
- Worst Road Test Score: Mitsubishi
Best Overall
- Base MSRP Range: $31,995 – $45,045
- 8 Seats
- AWD
- Engines Available: 2.4-liter 4 turbo (260 hp)
- Transmissions Available: CVT
Owner Satisfaction & Reliability
The Toyota Avalon is rated the most satisfying.
- Base MSRP Range: $35,875 – $43,300
- 5 Seats
- FWD
- Transmissions Available: 8-speed Automatic, CVT
Engines Available: 2.5-liter 4 hybrid (215 hp) or 3.5-liter V6 (301 hp)
Performance
The Tesla Model S is rated the quickest.
- Base MSRP Range: $33,825 – $72,300
- 7 Seats
- AWD, Rear
- Transmissions Available: 1-speed Direct
- Engines Available: electric (328 hp), (532 hp), (417 hp), (315 hp), (463 hp)
Fuel Economy
The Honda Insight has the best fuel economy.
- Base MSRP Range: $22,930 – $28,190
- 5 Seats
- FWD
- Transmissions Available: CVT
- Engines Available: 1.5-liter 4 hybrid (151 hp)
At Advanced Remarketing Services (ARS), we help individuals donate cars to charity. We see every car donation as an opportunity to give back via cars for charity. ARS has streamlined a process for donating a car that is simple for donors, tax deductible, and is leading the industry with 80% of proceeds going to charity. On behalf of partner Special Olympics – Rhode Island, we want to thank our partners for their efforts, generosity, and time.