The Worst Value New Cars

Sticker Price: $19,995 - $32,395
Invoice Price: $19,195 - $31,099
Fuel Economy: 22 mpg city, 31 mpg highway

Although the new generation of the iconic Beetle hatchback is much more sharply styled and fun to drive, Volkswagens have never had a great reputation for reliability. The Beetle costs more to drive per mile than any other compact or subcompact car out there right now. A better option is the Toyota Prius.

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Sticker Price: $22,010 - $30,660
Invoice Price: $20,590 - $28,020
Fuel Economy: 27 mpg City, 38 mpg Highway

The highest five-year cost of ownership in the popular midsize sedan segment belongs to the Nissan Altima, according to Consumer Reports. Though its quite fuel efficient and comes with a nice interior, it's simply not as good of a value as some other options in the class, such as the Honda Accord, Ford Fusion, Toyota Camry and Subaru Legacy.

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Sticker Price: $26,700 - $39,900
Invoice Price: $24,631 - $36,808
Fuel Economy: 19 mpg City, 29 mpg Highway

It has handsome styling and a roomy interior, but the Ford Taurus is also pricey and has not performed well on road tests for some critics. Consumer Reports says that this is the worst value large car and that you're better off with something else, such as the Toyota Avalon Hybrid.

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Sticker Price: $86,800 - $93,500
Invoice Price: $79,855 - $86,020
Fuel Economy: 17 mpg city, 25 mpg highway

With a starting sticker price of nearly $87,000, poor fuel economy and quick depreciation, it's not difficult to see why the BMW 750 is a bad value. Of course, you do get a superbly appointed interior and a powerful 4.4L V8 engine. But if you're looking to get bang for your buck with a big luxury car (which you probably aren't), Consumer Reports suggests you look at the Lexus ES 300h.

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Sticker Price: $23,555 - $60,255
Invoice Price: $22,613 - $57,845
Fuel Economy: 17 mpg city, 28 mpg highway

Although its powerful and lots of fun to drive, the Chevrolet Camaro -- more specifically, the Camaro SS -- is a poor value if you're looking to buy a sports car or a convertible. According to Consumer Reports, you're better off with the Mazda MX-5 Miata, which isn't quite as fast, but is still a hoot on the road.

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Sticker Price: $30,765 - $41,765
Invoice Price: $29,534 - $39,654
Fuel Economy: 17 mpg city, 25 mpg highway

The Chrysler Town & Country isn't a bad minivan. It has a superb interior and is extremely versatile. But it costs a lot to own. The Town & Country isn't as fuel efficient or reliable as its competition. Better value options include the Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna and Mazda5.

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Sticker Price: $23,100 - $30,850
Invoice Price: $21,772 - $28,769
Fuel Economy: 22 mpg city, 31 mpg highway

Quality issues have plagued the Ford Escape since it was redesigned for the 2013 model year. The small crossover has been recalled seven times already. Better value options in the small SUV segment include the Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5 and Subaru Forester.

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Sticker Price: $22,395 - $30,995
Invoice Price: $21,838 - $29,216
Fuel Economy: 17 mpg City, 21 mpg Highway

Although it comes with legendary off-road prowess and a great drop-top for sunny summer days, the Jeep Wrangler isn't a good value if you're looking for a midsize SUV. Among other issues, owners pay a lot to keep the Wrangler filled up. The best midsize SUV value, according to Consumer Reports, is the Nissan Murano.

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Sticker Price: $36,890 - $52,360
Invoice Price: $33,588 - $47,653
Fuel Economy: 13 mpg City, 19 mpg Highway

This big hulking SUV is the worst value in the entire auto industry, according to Consumer Reports. The Nissan Armada is terrible on fuel, unreliable, expensive to buy and not at all engaging to drive.

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Sticker Price: $30,035 - $47,520
Invoice Price: $27,707 - $43,837
Fuel Economy: NA

The Ford F-250 is a highly capable machine, but from a value standpoint, it's the worst pickup for the money, according to Consumer Reports. Pickup buyers will want to look elsewhere if value is a priority. The publication says that the best value pickup is the low-volume Honda Ridgeline.

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