The Market Data Analysis is in, and MINI Cooper S ranked second, behind a Toyota Yaris, in the coupe category!

Here, as it appears in NADAguide’s press release:

2. 2010 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2dr Coupe S – MSRP: $22,300, 30 MPG, 24% Depreciation year 1, 4 years/50,000, 4-star frontal driver crash rating.

"A great fun-to-drive car with international design cues and worldly appeal." – NADAguides.com

The Market Data Analysis includes criteria that are deemed most important to consumers: fuel efficiency, warranty coverage, safety and depreciation. 

With thousands of new cars and ever-changing purchase intent in today's marketplace, we are continually looking for ways to make the car buying experience easier for the consumer. Our "Best Car Buys" list not only highlights the top criteria buyers look for in a new or used car, but gives them a complete NADAguides.com list of cars that meet such criteria," said Michael Caudill, spokesperson, NADAguides.com. "Consumer purchasing processes are also impacted by the economy and many consumers are broadening their vehicle search. We were very careful in how we identified the needs of consumers and worked to offer a varied selection of popular categories".

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