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Winners: Small Sport Utility Vehicles

December 2003
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Best in Class
Best New Small SUV
First for Safety
Best Resale
Most Fuel Efficient
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BEST IN CLASS & FIRST FOR SAFETY

Ford Escape XLS 4wd
(3.0L 6 cyl; 201 hp)

Ford Escape XLS
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
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BEST RESALE

Honda CR-V LX 4wd
(2.4L 4 cyl; 160 hp)

Honda CR-V 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
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MOST FUEL EFFICIENT (TIE)

Mazda Tribute DX 2.0 4wd
(2.0L 4 cyl; 130 hp)

Mazda Tribute 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
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MOST FUEL EFFICIENT (TIE)

Toyota RAV4 4wd
(2.4L 4 cyl; 161 hp)

Toyota RAV4 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
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