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Along with revealing its 10 most comfortable new vehicles costing less than $30,000, Kelley Blue Book on Tuesday rolled out a new tool so consumers can track vehicle values like dealers can.

KBB explained the new feature called Follow This Car can allow sellers to be among the first to know when the value of their vehicle changes. With the ability to track up to five vehicles, the tool geared predominantly toward consumers can generate notifications via email when a specified vehicle’s value changes by more than 2 percent.

Updated weekly with clear expiration dates listed on Kbb.com, Kelley Blue Book Values are designed to provide buyers and sellers with market-reflective information to help make the best possible vehicle buying and selling decisions.

Follow This Car can provide Bbb.com site visitors the unique opportunity to follow their vehicle’s value as it changes over time.  

“It is critical to have the most up-to-date vehicle values information available when a consumer decides to sell their car,” explained Mike Wulf, director of product management for Kelley Blue Book.

“Whether they decide to sell their car to a private party or trade it in at their local dealership, the latest valuation information provided by Kbb.com’s all-new Follow This Car feature will help ensure the best deal possible,” Wulf continued.

To access the Follow This Car feature on Kbb.com, follow the link “What’s My Current Car Worth” from the Kbb.com homepage, select the appropriate year, make and model, and determine its current value. 

On the values page, user should find a link to receive alerts for change in that vehicle’s value. To sign up, users enter their name and email address to begin following their vehicle’s value. 

Site visitors should receive a thank you email with information on the selected model. A single notification email will arrive for all models being tracked once a value moves up or down 2 percent. 

In this email, sellers also gain access to helpful kbb.com new-car shopping tools, including both expert reviews and ratings and consumer reviews and ratings.      

Domestics Dominate Kbb.com’s List of 10 Most Comfortable New Cars Under $30,000 

In other news from Kelley Blue Book, site editors announced their 10 Most Comfortable Cars Under $30,000. 

KBB highlighted the list profiles 10 reasonably priced new vehicles that feature quiet rides, supportive seating and roomy interiors, among other new-vehicle creature comforts.

The majority of the vehicles on the list — six out of 10 — hail from domestic, while the rest come from Japanese and German competitors.  Kbb.com’s editors rank the vehicles on the list in order of their most comfortable favorites.

“Car shoppers don’t have to buy a luxury car to get a very well-equipped, comfortable ride these days,” stated Jack Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book.

“With a multitude of Americans spending hours in their cars daily between work commutes, carpools and a host of other activities, comfort is king for many when choosing a new vehicle.  Our kbb.com list of the 10 Most Comfortable New Cars Under $30,000 offers shoppers insight into what we think are the most comfortable, affordable rides worthy of their consideration,” Nerad went on to say.

The following is the list of 10 vehicles along with KBB commentary about each model.

No. 10 — 2012 Ford Taurus

“With supportive and spacious seating for five, a hushed cabin and a suspension that soaks up potholes, Ford’s full-size sedan is one plush cruiser,” editors surmised. “Arriving this spring, 2013 models get even better isolation from the outside world thanks to additional soundproofing. Optional massaging front seats, meanwhile, can turn traffic into a treat.”

No. 9 — 2012 Chevrolet Cruze

“How did a mainstream compact car sneak onto this list? By including an acoustic-laminated windshield, triple-layered door seals and wheel-well liners for a quiet cabin,” editors responded. “And supportive front seats matched with perhaps the smoothest highway ride in the segment. For compact comfort, the Chevy Cruze is a big winner.”

No. 8 — 2012 Buick Verano

“Buicks are renowned for being quiet and comfortable,” KBB noted. “With the introduction of the 2012 Verano, the folks at Buick prove they can apply those traits to a compact platform. The Verano coddles its occupants with a hushed cabin and compliant yet controlled ride, an impressive feat considering the car’s sub-$24,000 base price.”

No. 7 — 2012 Toyota Camry

“Already a smooth-riding standout, the perennial best-selling car in the country was totally redesigned for 2012 and is now quieter on the highway and nicer inside than ever,” editors highlighted. “It also offers more in-cabin technology, making the new Camry a comfortable choice for more modern buyers.”

No. 6 — 2012 Buick Regal

“The automaker’s second entry on our list of comfortable cars, the Regal is as smooth and quiet as any Buick should be, but also among the sportiest cars ever to wear the badge,” KBB insisted. “Even the sport-tuned, 270-horsepower GS model qualifies as a bona fide Buick, proving that comfort doesn’t have to be squishy.”

No. 5 — 2012 Honda Odyssey

“While virtually any minivan can serve as a capable people mover, the Honda Odyssey delivers a level of comfort that exceeds any minivan in the category,” editors stressed. “Boasting class-leading interior volume, generous legroom for all rows of seats and a supremely quiet cabin, the Odyssey bolsters its reputation as the minivan parents actually want to drive.”

No. 4 — 2012 Subaru Legacy

“While Subaru’s standard all-wheel-drive grips the road, its supportive, well-bolstered seats grip bodies,” KBB pointed out. “Add a spacious interior, good visibility and easy-to-navigate controls, and you have a car that has a fine way of putting you at ease no matter what roads you tackle.”

No. 3 — 2012 Volkswagen Passat

“Let it be known that ride comfort and superior driving dynamics are not mutually exclusive,” editors began. “We submit the Volkswagen Passat as proof. While satisfying to drive, V-Dub’s midsize sedan is also adept at absorbing road imperfections, all the while cocooning occupants in a well-appointed interior that features a hugely roomy back seat.”

No. 2 — 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

“Spacious and refined were two adjectives rarely used to describe the traditional non-luxury sedans of yore,” KBB recapped. “The all-new Chevrolet Malibu aims to break that perception by offering the practicality and affordability of a typical midsize sedan along with a roomy, upscale cockpit and a suspension system capable of taming America’s endless supply of dilapidated asphalt.”

No. 1 — 2012 Chrysler 300

“It feels right to have a big, rear-drive, American sedan atop this list,” editors declared. “The Chrysler 300 is a quiet, comfortable, stylish, well-appointed luxury sedan missing just two things: the snooty badge and the sticker shock. Keyless entry and start, a big 8.4-inch touchscreen and dual-zone auto climate control are all part of the sub-$30,000 package.”