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Winners: Cars $40,000 and Over

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 & FIRST FOR SAFETY

Lexus LS 430 4dr
(4.3L 8 cyl; 290 hp)

Lexus LS 430
MSRP: $55,750
Target price: 89% of MSRP
Service costs: $2,512
Insurance: $1,336
Resale 2yr/4yr: 67/48
MPG: 18 city/25 hwy
 Wheelbase: 115 ins.
Cargo: 20 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 3,990 lbs.
Legroom fnt/rear: 44/38
Headroom fnt/rear: 40/38
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BEST NEW CAR

Jaguar XJR 4dr
(4.2L supercharged 8 cyl; 390 hp)

Jaguar XJR MSRP: $74,995
Target price: 95% of MSRP
Service costs: $4,766
Insurance: $1,289
Resale 2yr/4yr: 56/40
MPG: 17 city/24 hwy
 Wheelbase: 119 ins.
Cargo: 17 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 3,948 lbs.
Legroom fnt/rear: 43/39
Headroom fnt/rear: 38/39
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BEST RESALE (TIE)

Mercedes-Benz CLK320 coupe
(3.2L 6 cyl; 215 hp)

Mercedes-Benz CLK320 MSRP: $45,707
Target price: 93% of MSRP
Service costs: $2,444
Insurance: $1,190
Resale 2yr/4yr: 66/52
MPG: 20 city/26 hwy
 Wheelbase: 107 ins.
Cargo: 10 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 3,770 lbs.
Legroom fnt/rear: 42/33
Headroom fnt/rear: 37/36
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BEST RESALE (TIE)

Mercedes-Benz CLK500 coupe
(5.0L 8 cyl; 302 hp)

Mercedes-Benz CLK500 MSRP: $52,800
Target price: 94% of MSRP
Service costs: $3,194
Insurance: $1,285
Resale 2yr/4yr: 66/52
MPG: 17 city/22 hwy
 Wheelbase: 107 ins.
Cargo: 10 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 3,585 lbs.
Legroom fnt/rear: 42/33
Headroom fnt/rear: 37/36
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MOST FUEL EFFICIENT

Volvo C70 LPT convertible 2dr
(2.4L turbo 5 cyl; 197 hp)

Volvo C70 MSRP: $40,565
Target price: 97% of MSRP
Service costs: $2,612
Insurance: $1,111
Resale 2yr/4yr: 60/44
MPG: 21 city/28 hwy
 Wheelbase: 105 ins.
Cargo: 8 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 3,450 lbs.
Legroom fnt/rear: 41/35
Headroom fnt/rear: 39/39
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