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2004 CAR BUYER'S GUIDE
Winners: Small Sport Utility Vehicles
December 2003
Best in Class
Best New Small SUV
First for Safety
Best Resale
Most Fuel Efficient
Most Fuel Efficient
For more on Kiplinger's selection and ranking process, see the explanation in The Best New Cars.
BEST IN CLASS & FIRST FOR SAFETY
Ford Escape XLS 4wd(3.0L 6 cyl; 201 hp)
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MSRP: $22,515 Target price: 94% of MSRP Service costs: $2,407 Insurance: $920 Resale 2yr/4yr: 54/39 MPG: 18 city/23 hwy |
Wheelbase: 103 ins. Cargo: 33 cu. ft. Curb weight: 3,346 lbs. Legroom fnt/rear: 43/36 More pricing & specs |
BEST RESALE
Honda CR-V LX 4wd(2.4L 4 cyl; 160 hp)
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MSRP: $19,860 Target price: 94% of MSRP Service costs: $1,840 Insurance: $825 Resale 2yr/4yr: 66/49 MPG: 21 city/25 hwy |
Wheelbase: 103 ins. Cargo: 34 cu. ft. Curb weight: 3,258 lbs. Legroom fnt/rear: 41/39 More pricing & specs |
MOST FUEL EFFICIENT (TIE)
Mazda Tribute DX 2.0 4wd(2.0L 4 cyl; 130 hp)
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MSRP: $21,087 Target price: 96% of MSRP Service costs: $2,141 Insurance: $933 Resale 2yr/4yr: 53/38 MPG: 22 city/25 hwy |
Wheelbase: 103 ins. Cargo: 33 cu. ft. Curb weight: 3,091 lbs. Legroom fnt/rear: 42/37 More pricing & specs |
MOST FUEL EFFICIENT (TIE)
Toyota RAV4 4wd(2.4L 4 cyl; 161 hp)
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MSRP: $20,290 Target price: 94% of MSRP Service costs: $1,773 Insurance: $903 Resale 2yr/4yr: 63/46 MPG: 22 city/27 hwy |
Wheelbase: 98 ins. Cargo: 29 cu. ft. Curb weight: 3,119 lbs. Legroom fnt/rear: 42/33 More pricing & specs |
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