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Winners: Midsize Sport Utility Vehicles

November 2004
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Best in Class (tie)
Best in Class (tie)
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.

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BEST IN CLASS (tie)

Infiniti FX35
(3.5L 6 cyl; 280 hp)

Infiniti FX
MSRP: $35,340
True market value: NA
Service costs: $2,529
Insurance: NA
Resale 3yr/5yr: 56/39
MPG: 17 city/23 hwy
Wheelbase: 112 ins.
Cargo: 27 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 4,110 lbs.
Legroom fnt/rear: 44/35
Seats: 5
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BEST IN CLASS (tie)

Infiniti FX45
(4.5L 8 cyl; 315 hp)

Infiniti FX MSRP: $45,840
True market value: NA
Service costs: $2,888
Insurance: NA
Resale 3yr/5yr: 56/40
MPG: 15 city/19 hwy
Wheelbase: 112 ins.
Cargo: 27 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 4,370 lbs.
Legroom fnt/rear: 44/35
Seats: 5
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BEST NEW MIDSIZE SUV

Nissan Pathfinder SE
(4.0L 6 cyl; 270 hp)

Nissan Pathfinder MSRP: $26,410
True market value: NA
Service costs: $2,232
Insurance: NA
Resale 3yr/5yr: NA/NA
MPG: 16 city/21 hwy
Wheelbase: 112 ins.
Cargo: 49 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 4,483 lbs.
Legroom fnt/rear: 42/34
Seats: 7 More pricing & specs


FIRST FOR SAFETY

Acura MDX
(3.5L 6 cyl; 265 hp)

Acura MDX MSRP: $37,270
True market value: $36,700
Service costs: $2,399
Insurance: NA
Resale 3yr/5yr: 60/45
MPG: 17 city/23 hwy
Wheelbase: 106 ins.
Cargo: 50 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 4,451 lbs.
Legroom fnt/rear: 42/38
Seats: 7
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BEST RESALE

Honda Pilot LX 4wd
(3.5L 6 cyl; 240 hp)

Honda Pilot MSRP: $27,590
True market value: 26,355
Service costs: $2,239
Insurance: NA
Resale 3yr/5yr: 63/46
MPG: 17 city/22 hwy
Wheelbase: 106 ins.
Cargo: 49 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 4,416 lbs.
Legroom fnt/rear: 41/37
Seats: 8
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MOST FUEL-EFFICIENT

Saturn VUE
(2.2L 4 cyl; 143 hp)

Saturn VUE MSRP: $17,495
True market value: $16,920
Service costs: $2,847
Insurance: NA
Resale 3yr/5yr: 39/27
MPG: 23 city/29 hwy
Wheelbase: 107 ins.
Cargo: 31 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 3,207 lbs.
Legroom fnt/rear: 41/37
Seats: 5
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