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Best in Class
Best New Wagon
First for Safety
Best Resale
Most Fuel-Efficient (tie)
Most Fuel-Efficient (tie)
For more on Kiplinger's selection and ranking process, see the explanation in The Best New Cars.
BEST IN CLASS
Volvo V70 R 4wd(2.5L 5 cyl turbo; 300 hp)
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MSRP: $39,435 True market value: $38,750 Service costs: $3,008 Insurance: NA Resale 3yr/5yr: 57/40 MPG: 18 city/24 hwy |
Wheelbase: 109 ins. Cargo: 37 cu. ft. Curb weight: 3,646 lbs. Length/width: 185/71 Legroom fnt/rear: 43/35 More pricing & specs |
BEST NEW WAGON
Subaru Outback 3.0 R VDC Limited(3.0L 6 cyl; 250 hp)
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MSRP: $234,070 True market value: $31,577 Service costs: $3,598 Insurance: NA Resale 3yr/5yr: 53/38 MPG: 19 city/25 hwy |
Wheelbase: 105 ins. Cargo: 34 cu. ft. Curb weight: 3,630 lbs. Length/width: 189/70 Legroom fnt/rear: 44/34 More pricing & specs |
FIRST FOR SAFETY
Volkswagen Passat GLS TDI(2.0L 4 cyl turbo-diesel; 134 hp)
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MSRP: $27,235 True market value: $26,660 Service costs: $2,489 Insurance: $829 Resale 3yr/5yr: 57/39 MPG: 27 city/38 hwy |
Wheelbase: 106 ins. Cargo: 39 cu. ft. Curb weight: 3,519 lbs. Length/width: 184/69 Legroom fnt/rear: 42/35 More pricing & specs |
BEST RESALE
Mercedes-Benz E500 4wd(5.0L 8 cyl; 302 hp)
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MSRP: $61,220 True market value: 59,283 Service costs: $3,671 Insurance: $1,034 Resale 3yr/5yr: 58/40 MPG: 16 city/20 hwy |
Wheelbase: 112 ins. Cargo: 24 cu. ft. Curb weight: 4,231 lbs. Length/width: 192/72 Legroom fnt/rear: 42/36 More pricing & specs |
MOST FUEL-EFFICIENT (tie)
Pontiac Vibe(1.8L 4 cyl; 130 hp)
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MSRP: $17,475 True market value: $16,139 Service costs: $2,269 Insurance: $766 Resale 3yr/5yr: 43/30 MPG: 30 city/36 hwy |
Wheelbase: 102 ins. Cargo: 19 cu. ft. Curb weight: 2,700 lbs. Length/width: 172/70 Legroom fnt/rear: 42/36 More pricing & specs |
MOST FUEL-EFFICIENT (tie)
Toyota Matrix(1.8L 4 cyl; 130 hp)
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MSRP: $15,275 True market value: $14,290 Service costs: $1,645 Insurance: NA Resale 3yr/5yr: 53/38 MPG: 30 city/36 hwy |
Wheelbase: 102 ins. Cargo: 22 cu. ft. Curb weight: 2,679 lbs. Length/width: 171/70 Legroom fnt/rear: 42/36 More pricing & specs |
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