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2E | FLORIDA TODAY | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2017 #ACCELERATE Does It Matter if Your Car Requires or Recommends Premium Gas? By Natalie Hayes CARS.COM — The question of whether to shell out more cash for premium gas is one that weighs on the minds of many drivers. But before you reach for the gold button at the pump, new evidence released by AAA lends fresh insight about whether higher-grade fuel actually pays off. American drivers of vehicles that require only regular fuel wasted a whopping $2.1 billion last year filling their tanks with premium gas (91 octane or higher) that had no benefit on performance or fuel economy, AAA reports. But is there any benefit for higher-end models that recommend but don’t require high-end fill-ups? AAA’s research targeted vehicles with manufacturer recommendations for premium gas. The results showed the pricier gas only provided modest improvements in performance and fuel economy compared to when those vehicles were fueled up with regular. Return on Investment The research suggests premium fuel works best on engines calibrated specifically for high octane. The minor fuel-economy improvements seen with premium gas in FT-0000596803 vehicles that don’t require it didn’t offset the higher fuel costs. The findings essentially erase the gray area for vehicles that carry manufacturer recommendations — but not requirements — for premium fuel. AAA researchers tested six different models varying in body size and style — all of which came with manufacturer recommendations for high-octane fuel. Vehicles tested included: • 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata • 2016 Audi A3 • 2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV • 2016 Jeep Renegade • 2017 Ford F-150 • 2017 Ford Mustang GT While the tests yielded fuel-economy improvements of an average 2.7 percent across all models and a slight increase in horsepower of just more than 1.4 percent. AAA says the benefits are modest at best when considering how much gas stations charge for premium nowadays. Put simply: Only vehicles that come with manufacturer requirements for premium gas reap tangible performance and fueleconomy benefits. It says you’vearrived. Ahead of schedule. 2017 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta S $ 259 * 36 Month $ 99Lease all-new2018 Tiguan S “Based on AAA’s testing, vehicles that only recommend premium gasoline can’t take full advantage of higher-octane fuel and, as a result, the benefit that comes from upgrading to premium gasoline may not offset its high cost,” said John Nielsen, managing director of automotive engineering and repair for AAA, in a statement. Price of Premium Soars As the gap between regular and premium gas prices has widened to a national average of nearly 54 cents, according to data from gas-tracking smartphone app GasBuddy. com, it’s especially important to be wary of how much is being spent at the pump. Premium-gas purchasers are paying about 25 percent more at the pump compared with the cost to fill up on regular fuel, AAA reported. Back in 2009, premium cost much less — only about 10 percent more per gallon, according to AAA, which conducted the study in partnership with the Automobile Club of Southern California’s Automotive Research Center. Because prices for premium vary greatly across the U.S., both AAA and GasBuddy urge drivers to shop around for the best prices. Both offer apps to help motorists price shop for the best deal at nearby gas stations. Gas stations in coastal states tend to charge the highest prices for premium, according to Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. DeHaan said the Midwest is currently seeing the largest gaps in prices between regular and premium. “In Chicago, some gas stations are charging $1 per gallon more,” DeHaan said. “In California, however, some stations charge just 20 cents per gallon more for premium than regular.” More Cars Require Premium FROM “ NO FOOD ALLOWED.” American drivers of new vehicles are finding it increasingly difficult to avoid paying premium prices, however, because nearly half of all new models require premium gas, according to research from GasBuddy. That figure, he indicated, has been fairly steady since 2015. When in doubt about what kind of gas to buy, Cars.com and AAA agree the golden rule should be to always follow your manufacturer’s recommendation. TO “ HOW OLD ARE THESE FRIES?” per month 36 month lease You know us for shopping, and now Cars.com is the site for the entire life of your car. So for every turn, turn to Cars.com. MY2018 ATLAS LAUNCH EDITION 6years/72,000 miles (whichever occurs first) New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Based on manufacturers’ published data on transferable bumper-to-bumper/basic warranty only. Not based on other separate warranties. See owner’s literature or dealer for warranty limitations. $ 339 * per month 36 month lease 2018 Atlas Launch Edition Seats 7 Passengers MY2018 TIGUAN S6years/72,000 miles (whichever occurs first) New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Based on manufacturers’ published data on transferable bumper-to-bumper/basic warranty only. Not based on other separate warranties. See owner’s literature or dealer for warranty limitations. PRESTIGE VOLKSWAGEN MELBOURNE 1416 S. Harbor City Blvd •Melbourne, FL 32901 321.574.8276 •www.melbournevw.com 17 Jetta S: $99 for 36 mo w/$3000 down or equitable trade. 18 Tiguan S: $259 for 36 mo w/ $2699 due at signing. No security deposit required. For highly qualified customers through Volkswagen Credit. 18 Atlas Launch Edition: $339 for 36 mo w/$3299 duet at signing. No security deposit required. For highly qualified cusomters through Volkswagen Credit.Excludes tax, title, license, registration, options and dealer fees. State Offer.Offer ends Dec 31, 2017.
#ACCELERATE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2017 | FLORIDA TODAY | 3E NEW 2017 CIVIC LX SEDAN, AUTO NEW 2018 ACCORD LX SEDAN, AUTO Lease for as low as $ PER MO.36MONTHS, 185+TAX, TAG&FEES Lease for as low as PER MO.36MONTHS, $ 99+TAX, TAG&FEES NEW 2017 CR-V EX 2WD, AUTO NEW 2017 HR-V LX 2WD, CVT NEW 2017 PILOT LX 2WD, AUTO Lease for as low as $ 233+TAX, TAG&FEES Lease for as low as PER MO.36MONTHS, $ 145+TAX, TAG&FEES Lease for as low as PER MO.36MONTHS, $ 258+TAX, TAG&FEES PER MO.36MONTHS, SPACE COAST HONDA’S PRE-OWNED SUPERSTORE Live Market-Based Pricing! 05 GMC CANYON SLE STK#8133021 $ 10111 07 HONDA CR-V EX-L STK#C072892 $ 7418 12 HONDA CIVIC LX #CH317588 $ 7271 11 KIA FORTE EX STK#5892016 $ 8071 06 INFINITI M35 X STK#M258899 $ 8259 08 HONDA ACCORD LX-P STK#C049242 $ 8320 07 HONDA ACCORD EX-L STK#A084966 $ 8320 13 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 S STK#DC291632 $ 10986 14 TOYOTA CAMRY LE STK#EU389333 $ 13275 16 NISSAN SENTRA SV STK#GY292088 $ 13486 15 CHEVY CRUZE LTZ STK#F7273535 $ 15746 14 HONDA CIVIC EX STK#EE055573 $ 14971 16 KIA SORENTO LX STK#GG007994 $ 19148 15 HONDA CIVIC EX STK#FE000402 $ 15699 08 FORD EXPLORER STK#UA28397, SPORTTRAC LTD $ 15525 15 TOYOTA RAV4 XLE STK#FW171257 $ 18545 16 TOYOTA TACOMA SR STK#GX051999 $ 22350 13 CADILLAC SRX STK#DS552227 $ 23012 16 FORD EDGE SE STK#GBC17233 $ 18976 15 HONDA ACCORD SPT STK#FA050299 $ 17765 16 HONDA CIVIC EX-T STK#GE017351 $ 19427 15 JEEP RENEGADE TRAILHAWK STK#FPB34308 $ 23516 16 HONDA HR-V EX STK#GM710605 $ 19439 15 HONDA PILOT TOURING STK#FB013914 $ 27886 17 HONDA FIT EX-L STK#HS018814 $ 19481 15 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-L STK#FB060845 $ 25050 16 RAM 1500 REBEL STK#GS220262 $ 34887 16 HONDA PILOT ELITE STK#GB013143 $ 40722 321.459.3344 1885 KING ST (W.HWY 520) IN COCOA! spacecoasthonda.com 2017 CIVIC LX SEDAN 4DR. AUTO,MSRP $20,415, $99 PER MONTH LEASE FOR 36 MONTHS. PLUS TAX, TAGAND AND FEES. $2899 DOWN. 10K MILES PER YEAR W.A.C. 2017 PILOT LX 2WD,AUTO,MSRP $31,720, $258 PER MONTH FOR 36 MONTHS,$2899 DOWN PLUS TAX, TAGANDAND FEES. 10K MILES PER YEAR W.A.C. 2017 CR-V EX 2WD,AUTO,MSRP $27,770 $233 PER MONTH FOR 36 MONTHS,$2899 DOWN PLUS TAX, TAGANDAND FEES. 10K MILES PER YEAR W.A.C. 2017 HR-V LX, 2WD,AUTO,MSRP $21,205, $145 PER MONTH FOR 36 MONTHS,$2899 DOWN PLUS TAX, TAGANDAND FEES.10K MILES PER YEAR W.A.C. 2018 ACCORD LX SEDAN 4DR. AUTO,MSRP $24,445, $185 PER MONTH LEASE FOR 36 MONTHS.PLUS TAX, TAGANDAND FEES.$2999 DOWN.10K MILES PER YEAR W.A.C.
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