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Winners: Cars $17,000 to $23,000

December 2003
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Best in Class
Best New Car
First for Safety
Best Resale (tie)
Best Resale (tie)
Most Fuel Efficient

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BEST IN CLASS

Toyota Camry LE V6 4dr
(3.0L 6 cyl; 210 hp)

Toyota Camry LE
MSRP: $22,775
Target price: 91% of MSRP
Service costs: $1,736
Insurance: $949
Resale 2yr/4yr: 59/43
MPG: 21 city/29 hwy
Wheelbase: 107 ins.
Cargo: 17 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 3,296 lbs.
Legroom fnt/rear: 42/38
Headroom fnt/rear: 39/38
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BEST NEW CAR

Toyota Prius
(1.5L 4 cyl hybrid; 110 hp)

Toyota Prius MSRP: $20,510
Target price: 94% of MSRP
Service costs: 1,487
Insurance: $938
Resale 2yr/4yr: NA/NA
MPG: 59 city/51 hwy
Wheelbase: 106 ins.
Cargo: 16 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 2,890 lbs.
Legroom fnt/rear: 42/39
Headroom fnt/rear: 39/37
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FIRST FOR SAFETY

Buick Century Custom 4dr
(3.1L 6 cyl; 175 hp)

Buick Century Custom MSRP: $22,180
Target price: 93% of MSRP
Service costs: $2,748
Insurance: $851
Resale 2yr/4yr: 37/24
MPG: 20 city/30 hwy
Wheelbase: 109 ins.
Cargo: 17 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 3,353 lbs.
Legroom fnt/rear: 42/37
Headroom fnt/rear: 39/37
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BEST RESALE (TIE)

Toyota Camry Solara SE V6 2dr
(3.3L 6 cyl; 225 hp)

Toyota Camry Solara MSRP: $21,965
Target price: 92% of MSRP
Service costs: $1,736
Insurance: $993
Resale 2yr/4yr: 62/47
MPG: 20 city/29 hwy
Wheelbase: 107 ins.
Cargo: 14 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 3,417 lbs.
Legroom fnt/rear: 42/35
Headroom fnt/rear: 38/36
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BEST RESALE (TIE)

Volkswagen Jetta GLS Turbo Diesel
(1.9L turbo 4 cyl; 100 hp)

Volkswagen Jetta MSRP: $21,055
Target price: 95% of MSRP
Service costs: $2,553
Insurance: $961
Resale 2yr/4yr: 61/47
MPG: 38 city/46 hwy
Wheelbase: 99 ins.
Cargo: 13 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 3,003 lbs.
Legroom fnt/rear: 42/34
Headroom fnt/rear: 39/37
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MOST FUEL EFFICIENT

Honda Insight 2dr
(2.0L 3 cyl hybrid; 73 hp)

Honda Insight MSRP: $19,110
Target price: 95% of MSRP
Service costs: $1,893
Insurance: $959
Resale 2yr/4yr: NA/MA
MPG: 60 city/66 hwy
Wheelbase: 95 ins.
Cargo: 16 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 1,850 lbs.
Legroom fnt: 43
Headroom fnt: 39
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