Buick Wins Three 2015 KBB.com 5-Year Cost to Own Awards

DETROIT – For the second consecutive year, three Buick models were among the winners in Kelley Blue Book’s 2015 5-Year Cost to Own awards announced today:

Buick Verano – Entry-Level Luxury Car

Buick Encore – Luxury Compact SUV/Crossover

Buick Enclave – Luxury Full-Size SUV/Crossover

Kelley Blue Book’s data for new cars for the initial five-year ownership period is the basis for the awards. Categories include lowest projected depreciation, expected fuel costs, finance and insurance fees, maintenance and repair costs, and state registration fees.

Kelley Blue Book data suggests substantial potential in cost-of-ownership savings for these three vehicles.

Entry-Level Luxury Car
Buick Verano
($9,236) Model Average Difference to Vehicle Category Average

Luxury Compact SUV/Crossover
Buick Encore
($14,370) Model Average Difference to Vehicle Category Average

Luxury Full-size SUV/Crossover
Buick Enclave
($17,509) Model Average Difference to Vehicle Category Average

KBB.com’s 5-Year Cost to Own information is developed using Kelley Blue Book® Residual Values to calculate depreciation costs. Kelley Blue Book calculates total ownership costs for new vehicles by applying a sophisticated valuation methodology along with critical financial data from third-party providers.

Buick is an international modern luxury brand offering vehicles with sculpted designs, luxurious interiors and thoughtful personal technologies, along with responsive-yet-efficient performance. Buick is attracting new customers with its portfolio of award-winning luxury models in North America and China. Learn more about Buick cars and crossovers at http://www.buick.com, on Twitter @buick, on Pinterest or at http://www.facebook.com/buick

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