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Best in Class
Best New Midsize SUV
First for Safety
Best Resale
Most Fuel Efficient
For more on Kiplinger's selection and ranking process, see the explanation in The Best New Cars.
BEST IN CLASS
Acura MDX(3.5L 6 cyl; 265 hp)
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MSRP: $36,945 Target price: 91% of MSRP Service costs: $2,515 Insurance: $990 Resale 2yr/4yr: 69/50 MPG: 17 city/23 hwy |
Wheelbase: 106 ins. Cargo: 50 cu. ft. Curb weight: 4,451 lbs. Legroom fnt/mid/rear: 42/38/29 More pricing & specs |
BEST NEW MIDSIZE SUV
Lexus RX 330 4wd(3.3L 6 cyl; 230 hp)
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MSRP: $39,195 Target price: 90% of MSRP Service costs: $2,223 Insurance: NA Resale 2yr/4yr: 65/46 MPG: 18 city/24 hwy |
Wheelbase: 107 ins. Cargo: 38 cu. ft. Curb weight: 4,065 lbs. Legroom fnt/rear: 43/36 More pricing & specs |
FIRST FOR SAFETY
Lexus LX 470 4wd(4.7L 8 cyl; 235 hp)
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MSRP: $64,800 Target price: 89% of MSRP Service costs: $3,220 Insurance: $1,192 Resale 2yr/4yr: 61/42 MPG: 13 city/17 hwy |
Wheelbase: 112 ins. Cargo: 55 cu. ft. Curb weight: 5,590 lbs. Legroom fnt/mid/rear: 42/34/27 More pricing & specs |
BEST RESALE
Honda Pilot LX 4wd(3.5L 6 cyl; 240 hp)
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MSRP: $27,560 Target price: 91% of MSRP Service costs: $2,202 Insurance: $884 Resale 2yr/4yr: 68/51 MPG: 17 city/22 hwy |
Wheelbase: 106 ins. Cargo: 49 cu. ft. Curb weight: 4,387 lbs. Legroom fnt/mid/rear: 41/37/30 More pricing & specs |
MOST FUEL EFFICIENT
Saturn VUE 4wd(2.2L 4 cyl; 143 hp)
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MSRP: $20,585 Target price: 98% of MSRP Service costs: $2,387 Insurance: $900 Resale 2yr/4yr: 50/36 MPG: 21 city/26 hwy |
Wheelbase: 107 ins. Cargo: 31 cu. ft. Curb weight: 3,381 lbs. Legroom fnt/rear: 41/37 More pricing & specs |
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