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May 22, 2026 · Data analysis

The Toyota Tax is Real: 25 Car Brands Ranked by Reliability-per-Dollar

I ran the numbers on 25 used car brands. Honda quietly beats Toyota on value. Mercedes is dead last by a country mile. Here's the full ranking with a 2x2 chart and tier-by-tier commentary.