HERNDON, Va., Nov. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- The Audi Q7 earned recognition as the best luxury SUV and the Audi A3 claimed the top ranking among luxury multi-function vehicles in the just-released 2008 Total Value Index(R) produced by the consumer research firm Strategic Vision.

The annual Total Value Index blends what consumers say about their vehicles (in terms of expected reliability, expected fuel economy, price paid and expected resale value) with various ownership measures calculated by Strategic Vision. In determining the 2008 Index scores, the San Diego-based research firm found clear evidence that consumers are looking for the best pricing along with quality cues that would indicate a vehicle's long-term value.

"These results reinforce the market's shift toward experiences... // PR Newswire

(Source: PRNewswire) HERNDON, Va., Nov. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- The Audi Q7 earned recognition as the best luxury SUV and the Audi A3 claimed the top ranking among luxury multi-function vehicles in the just-released 2008 Total Value Index(R) produced by the consumer research firm Strategic Vision.

The annual Total Value Index blends what consumers say about their vehicles (in terms of expected reliability, expected fuel economy, price paid and expected resale value) with various ownership measures calculated by Strategic Vision. In determining the 2008 Index scores, the San Diego-based research firm found clear evidence that consumers are looking for the best pricing along with quality cues that would indicate a vehicle's long-term value.

"These results reinforce the market's shift toward... // istockAnalyst.com

HERNDON, Va., Nov. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- The Audi Q7 earned recognition asthe best luxury SUV and the Audi A3 claimed the top ranking among luxurymulti-function vehicles in the just-released 2008 Total Value Index(R)produced by the consumer research firm Strategic Vision. The annual Total Value Index blends what consumers say about theirvehicles (in terms of expected reliability, expected fuel economy, price paidand expected resale value) with various ownership measures calculated byStrategic Vision. In determining the 2008 Index scores, the San Diego-basedresearch firm found clear evidence that consumers are looking for the bestpricing along with quality cues that would indicate a vehicle's long-termvalue.

"These results reinforce the market's shift toward experiences Audi offersin terms of... // International Business Times

- Audi Q7 tops recent luxury SUV winners from Mercedes-Benz, Lexus

- Audi finishes 1-2 in the luxury multi-function segment with the

- Economic uncertainty has consumers seeking out overall value

HERNDON, Va., Nov. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- The Audi Q7 earned

the best luxury SUV and the Audi A3 claimed the top ranking among

multi-function vehicles in the just-released 2008 Total Value

produced by the consumer research firm Strategic Vision.

The annual Total Value Index blends what consumers say about

vehicles (in terms of expected reliability, expected fuel economy,

paid and expected resale value) with various ownership measures

by Strategic Vision. In determining the 2008 Index scores, the San
Diego-based research firm found clear evidence that consumers are

for the best... // PR Newswire

- Audi Q7 tops recent luxury SUV winners from Mercedes-Benz, Lexus and BMW - Audi finishes 1-2 in the luxury multi-function segment with the A3 and A4/S4 Avant - Economic uncertainty has consumers seeking out overall value in new vehicles
"These results reinforce the market's shift toward experiences Audi offers in terms of performance and technology, luxurious features and efficiency," said Audi of America Inc. Executive Vice President Johan de Nysschen. "We believe the long-term value of owning Audi models will be a difference maker as these economic times lead consumers to rethink their luxury-vehicle options." Strategic Vision noted that consumers are giving greater scrutiny to their vehicles, which it said opens up opportunities. "When economic conditions become more favorable, the... // MarketWatch