PU was $8.49 a quart here at Autozone, PP is $7.49. I don't trade very often (I look to get at least 250K out of my car) so the extra $4 per oil change to me is cheap insurance. PP is $6.29 a quart at Walmart, so it looks like I'll be saving a few bucks.
I totally agree on using a brand/flavor that is easily obtained. I had originally planned to use Mobil 1 exclusively, but the dealer recommended Castrol Syntec, so I used that for a while. I had never even considered Pennzoil until I discovered BITOG. Mobil 1 is out (except for the occasional use in the wife's car) due to high FE readings in UOA reports, and their less than forthcoming answers in the recent Q&A- not trying to irritate- just observing.
I will probably stick with PP, but Valvoline Synpower and Castrol Edge look good as well. In any event, I'll be going back to 5W20. I never could find 5W20 in PU and 5W30 is listed as acceptable in the owner's manual.
Of course, we are talking a lowly Accent here. It probably makes no difference
at all in the overall scheme of things. I drive too many miles annually for it to make sense for me to buy something nice. I am just looking for longevity and reliability.