Alice Is Shopping for a New Car, and She Has

Multiple Choice

Alice is shopping for a new car, and she has narrowed her decision to a Honda Accord and a Toyota Camry. Both sedans have similar features and prices, but Alice decides to purchase the Honda based on her intuition.
Which of the following situations would most likely cause Alice to experience post-purchase dissonance?

A) The price of the Honda Accord increases by a huge margin.
B) The Honda Accord meets all her expectations and satisfies her needs.
C) The maintenance costs of the Honda Accord decrease significantly over time.
D) The Toyota Camry experiences technical failures that lead to a recall.
E) The price of the Toyota Camry falls due to an increase in demand.