BEST IN CLASS: TRUCK-BASED SUVs

Toyota 4Runner SR5
Sticker Price: $29,385
Dealer cost: $26,319
New Car Blue Book Value: $29,385
Five-year service cost: $3,965
One-year insurance cost: $1,344
Resale value after 3 years: 46% -- 5 years: 34%
City: 16 mpg -- Highway: 21 mpg

Toyota's reliable SUV has low ownership costs, high resale values and a price tag under $30,000. It also tows up to 7,300 pounds and can haul a major load with its 42 cubic feet of cargo space -- or carry extra passengers in its optional third row.

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