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CAMPBELL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 5, 2006--PRIMEDIA's IntelliChoice.com, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its "Best Deals of the Month" selections for May 2006.

IntelliChoice.com's "Best Deals of the Month" identify new cars, trucks and SUVs with the best ownership cost value in 29 respective classes. Selections are based on current vehicle pricing, market conditions and the lowest national manufacturer consumer rebate. In addition, IntelliChoice.com uses the latest information from numerous automotive resources to evaluate what it costs to buy, own, and operate each new model-year trim line.

The following "Best Deals" for May 2006 are listed alphabetically by class:

Class                         Brand               Model
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Base Sport                    Honda         Civic Si (Manual)

Compact Pickup 2WD            Nissan        Frontier  King Cab XE 2WD
                                          (Manual)
Compact Pickup 4WD            Toyota        Tacoma Regular Cab 4WD
                                          (Manual)
Compact over $16,000          Honda         Civic Hybrid (Auto)
Compact under $16,000         Toyota        Corolla CE (Manual)
Compact Utility over $21,000  Ford          Escape Hybrid 2WD
Compact Utility
under $21,000                Toyota        RAV4 2WD

Full-Size Pickup 2WD
1/2 Ton                      Toyota        Tundra Regular Cab 2WD
                                          (Auto)
Full-Size Pickup 2WD
3/4 Ton                      Ford          F250 Super Duty Crew Cab
                                           XL 2WD Short Bed
Full-Size Pickup 2WD
One Ton                      Dodge         Ram 3500 Quad Cab ST 2WD
                                           Short Bed
Full-Size Pickup 4WD
1/2 Ton                      Chevrolet     Silverado 1500 Extended
                                           Cab LS 4WD
Full-Size Pickup 4WD
3/4 Ton                      Ford          F250 Super Duty Crew Cab
                                           XL 4WD Short Bed
Full-Size Pickup 4WD
One Ton                      Dodge         Ram 3500 Quad Cab ST 4WD

Full-Size Van                 Chevrolet     Express 1500 Passenger Van

Intermediate Utility
over $29,000                 Toyota        Highlander Hybrid 2WD
Intermediate Utility
under $29,000                Honda         Pilot LX 2WD

Large                         Toyota        Avalon Touring

Luxury                        Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI

Midsize over $21,000          Honda         Accord EX w/Leather
                                          (Manual)
Midsize under $21,000         Toyota        Prius

Midsize/Large Wagon           Subaru        Outback 2.5i

Mini-Van over $24,000         Honda         Odyssey EX

Mini-Van under $24,000        Honda         Odyssey LX

Near Luxury                   BMW           325i

Small Wagon                   Scion         xB (Auto)

Sport                         Chevrolet     Corvette Convertible

Subcompact                    Honda         Insight   (Manual)

Utility over $36,000          GMC           Yukon XL 1500 SL 4WD

Utility under $36,000         GMC           Yukon SL 4WD



The Importance of Research

IntelliChoice.com updates vehicle data several times a month in order to capture the many expiring rebates and ongoing programs offered by manufacturers--giving consumers the most up-to-date analysis.

IntelliChoice.com's "Best Deals" designation enables consumers to identify how rebates affect a vehicle's value throughout ownership and not just at the time of purchase. Ownership costs can vary significantly among different trim lines of the same model. Additionally, IntelliChoice.com continuously updates fuel costs based on the latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Vehicles designated an "IntelliChoice.com Best Deal of the Month" are typically cars and trucks that have good to great ownership cost values before any manufacturer rebate. However, a rebate can often turn a good ownership cost value into a great value, and a great value into an "IntelliChoice.com Best Deal of the Month."

Please visit www.IntelliChoice.com for more information or to check the rebate section of any vehicle report for the most up-to-date incentives.

About IntelliChoice.com

Part of PRIMEDIA's Enthusiast Media, IntelliChoice is the market leader in automotive ownership cost and value analysis. Founded in 1986, IntelliChoice is committed to empowering consumers to make better purchase decisions by providing independent and essential automotive information and tools. Through the IntelliChoice web site (www.intellichoice.com), consumers get the help they need to research, compare, configure and price vehicles. The site also connects buyers to the buying alternatives of their choice, including vehicle manufacturers and online buying services.