A car is an expensive purchase. So, it really stings when you buy a new vehicle and later discover that you made a bad decision.
Unfortunately, that is exactly what happens to millions of drivers. Consumer Reports surveyed its members to ask them how satisfied they were with their vehicles. Specifically, they were asked whether they would buy the same car again.
Following are the cars that less than half of survey respondents said they would buy again.
10. Nissan Altima
Owners who said they would buy this car again if given the chance: 48%
The Nissan Altima has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $25,900. It features NissanConnect, which allows you to sync the car with devices such as your phone.
8. Volkswagen Jetta (tie)
Owners who said they would buy this car again if given the chance: 47%
The Volkswagen Jetta starts at $21,345 and makes available IQ.DRIVE, which includes features such as travel assist, rear traffic alert and active blind-spot monitoring.
8. Kia Forte (tie)
Owners who said they would buy this car again if given the chance: 47%
The Kia Forte begins at $19,990 and features 17-inch alloy wheels and LED fog lights.
7. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Owners who said they would buy this car again if given the chance: 46%
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class starts at $46,950 and includes six trim options and 64 colors of interior ambient lighting.
6. Kia Seltos
Owners who said they would buy this car again if given the chance: 45%
The Kia Seltos is an SUV that starts at $24,490 and comes with a touchscreen display, wireless charging and Bose speakers.
5. Nissan Kicks
Owners who said they would buy this car again if given the chance: 44%
The Nissan Kicks is a subcompact crossover SUV that starts at $20,950. It features the Nissan Safety Shield 360, which monitors everything in front of, behind and to the sides of the vehicle.
4. Kia Sorento Hybrid
Owners who said they would buy this car again if given the chance: 42%
The Kia Sorento Hybrid has a starting MSRP of $36,990. It features standard three-row seating and second-row captain’s chairs.
3. Nissan Sentra
Owners who said they would buy this car again if given the chance: 39%
The Nissan Sentra starts at $20,790 and features “zero-gravity” front and rear seats that “help reduce fatigue and provide comfort during the course of your drive.”
2. Volkswagen Taos
Owners who said they would buy this car again if given the chance: 38%
The Volkswagen Taos is a compact SUV. It retails beginning at $23,995 and features 4MOTION all-wheel drive.
1. Infiniti QX50
Owners who said they would buy this car again if given the chance: 25%
The Infiniti QX50 is a luxury crossover SUV that starts at a price point of $40,850. Infiniti touts “sculpted lines, swooping curves and a wide, dynamic stance.”
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