# Websites that compare cars, including MPG **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [October 24, 2006, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/websites-that-compare-cars-including-mpg/377755 "2006-10-24T21:15:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Tastes\_of\_Chocolate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tastes_of_chocolate/32/3232_2.png) [@Tastes\_of\_Chocolate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tastes_of_Chocolate)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2006, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/websites-that-compare-cars-including-mpg/377755/1 "2006-10-24T21:15:23Z")
I’m thinking about getting a new car, and, with 80+ miles/day for a commute, MPG is important to me. Can anyone recommend a website that compares, in a readable format, different cars from different manufacturers? I’ve been trying to go to the individual manufacturers’ websites, and dang, they do love to make it hard to find that info. ---
**Author:** ![Hampshire](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hampshire/32/4887_2.png) [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2006, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/websites-that-compare-cars-including-mpg/377755/2 "2006-10-24T21:32:56Z")
Kelly Blue Book [www.kbb.com](http://www.kbb.com) and Edmunds [www.edmunds.com](http://www.edmunds.com) ---
**Author:** ![FormerMarineGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/65b543/32.png) [@FormerMarineGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FormerMarineGuy)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2006, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/websites-that-compare-cars-including-mpg/377755/3 "2006-10-24T21:45:18Z")
I agree with **Hampshire** about kbb and edmunds. They also give you other necessary information (MSRP, rebates, invoices) that should help you make the right decision. Using MPG estimates alone might not be the best move, because if a car costs $5000 more but gives you 4 mpg of gasoline better mileage, it would not be a cost-efficient move (such as certain hybrids that have GREAT gas mileage but takes a while to get your money back). Also, you need to consider the types of gasoline used for the car (diesel, premium, regular) and the costs of such gasoline in your area. The best site (that I have personally used) is [www.FuelEconomy.gov](http://www.fueleconomy.gov/). This sites gives you the estimates for the government (which are not always accurate) and user input from people who actually own the cars. VERY GOOD SITE. ---
**Author:** ![Tastes\_of\_Chocolate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tastes_of_chocolate/32/3232_2.png) [@Tastes\_of\_Chocolate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tastes_of_Chocolate)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2006, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/websites-that-compare-cars-including-mpg/377755/4 "2006-10-24T22:54:24Z")
I understand what you are saying **FormerMarineGuy** , but compared to finding MPG, finding costs is easy. I’m hoping to start with a list of cars that get good mileage, and then look at the rest of the specs/price for them. Thank you both for the recommendations. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2006, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/websites-that-compare-cars-including-mpg/377755/5 "2006-10-25T00:08:59Z")
You might also try [Intellichoice](http://www.intellichoice.com). ---
**Author:** ![Ignatz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/3be4f8/32.png) [@Ignatz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ignatz)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2006, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/websites-that-compare-cars-including-mpg/377755/6 "2006-10-25T02:37:01Z")
From the lead story on my boot-up MSN web page today: > **[Test-driving the Saturn Ion, the Nissan Versa, the Honda Fit, and others.](https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2006/10/test-driving-the-saturn-ion-the-nissan-versa-the-honda-fit-and-others.html)** > > I miss the Yugo. It was no automotive masterpiece, but you have to give it this much: It was a new car for under $4,000. People spend that kind of... My next car will be the perfect FIT! (How does one post a “link” link, vs. cut & paste the url?)