BEST IN CLASS: WAGONS

Subaru Impreza 2.5i
Sticker Price: (AWD, Manual tr.) $18,660
Dealer cost: $17,863
New Car Blue Book Value: $17,797
Five-year service cost: $4,055
One-year insurance cost: $1,972
Resale value after 3 years: 51% -- 5 years: 39%
City: 20 mpg -- Highway: 27 mpg

Subie’s long been known for standard all-wheel drive and safety. The Impreza wagon also boasts strong resale values and an impressive 44 cubic feet of cargo room.

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