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Winners: Minivans

December 2003
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Best in Class
Best New Minivan
First for Safety
Best Resale
Most Fuel Efficient

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BEST IN CLASS & BEST NEW MINIVAN

Toyota Sienna CE
(3.3L 6 cyl; 230 hp)

Toyota Sienna
MSRP: $23,495
Target price: 92% of MSRP
Service costs: $1,881
Insurance: $721
Resale 2yr/4yr: 65/50
MPG: 19 city/27 hwy
Wheelbase: 119 ins.
Cargo: 95 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 4,120 lbs.
Legroom fnt/mid/rear: 43/40/40
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FIRST FOR SAFETY

Pontiac Montana
(3.4L 6 cyl; 185 hp)

Pontiac Montana MSRP: $23,845
Target price: 92% of MSRP
Service costs: $3,190
Insurance: $827
Resale 2yr/4yr: 46/33
MPG: 19 city/26 hwy
Wheelbase: 112 ins.
Cargo: 68 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 3,803 lbs.
Legroom fnt/mid/rear: 40/37/34
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BEST RESALE

Honda Odyssey LX
(3.5L 6 cyl; 240 hp)

Honda Odyssey MSRP: $24,950
Target price: 91% of MSRP
Service costs: $1,996
Insurance: $845
Resale 2yr/4yr: 72/54
MPG: 18 city/25 hwy
Wheelbase: 118 ins.
Cargo: 88 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 4,310 lbs.
Legroom fnt/mid/rear: 41/40/38
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MOST FUEL EFFICIENT

Dodge Caravan SE
(2.4L 4 cyl; 150 hp)

Dodge Caravan MSRP: $21,795
Target price: 95% of MSRP
Service costs: $2,366
Insurance: $705
Resale 2yr/4yr: 42/27
MPG: 20 city/26 hwy
Wheelbase: 113 ins.
Cargo: 46 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 3,862 lbs.
Legroom fnt/mid/rear: 41/37/34
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