2001-06 Kia Optima

In terms of equipment and comfort, Optima and Sonata offer impressive value for the money. Though they serve as bargain-priced Camry alternatives that have little need for apologies. Both have [...]

2001-05 Kia Rio

Rios offer "cheap wheels" economy and a generous warranty, but Kia's resale values are low, partly due to its unproven record of reliability and low ratings on independent surveys of customer [...]

2002-05 Kia Sedona

Korean automakers stake their fortunes on delivering more features per dollar than class competitors. On that basis, Sedonas trump all rivals. Kia says its comprehensive warranty is the number [...]

2003-09 Kia Sorento

Sorento has been priced like a compact SUV when new, yet it acts like a midsize and impresses for its interior decor and features-per-dollar, as well as Kia's generous warranty. South Korean [...]

1997-01 Jeep Cherokee

Convenient 4-wheel-drive systems, commendable off-road capability, and civilized on road manners--for less than a Grand Cherokee or an Explorer--make the Cherokee an above average value. Despite [...]

2002-07 Jeep Liberty

Solid and capable, the Liberty was competitively priced when new. It's been the off-road leader among compact SUVs, which prompts our Best Buy rating. For better or worse, Jeep avoided making it [...]

2008-12 Jeep Liberty

The second generation of this "Trail Rated" compact is roomier and more refined. Jeep called Liberty one of its "traditional" trucks, as it retained the brand's trademark off-road prowess-unlike [...]