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Winners: Cars under $18,000

November 2004
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Best New Car
First for Safety
Best Resale
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BEST IN CLASS & MOST FUEL-EFFICIENT

Volkswagen Golf GL TDI
(1.9L 4 cyl diesel; 100 hp)

Volkswagen Golf
MSRP: $17,995
True market value: $17,450
Service costs: $2,412
Insurance: $810
Resale 3yr/5yr: 52/38
MPG: 38 city/46 hwy
 Wheelbase: 99 ins.
Cargo: 18 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 2,934 lbs.
Length/width: 165/68
Legroom fnt/rear: 42/34
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BEST NEW CAR

Scion tC
(2.4L 4 cyl; 160 hp)

Scion tC MSRP: $16,465
True market value: $15,950
Service costs: NA
Insurance: NA
Resale 3yr/5yr: 51/35
MPG: 22 city/29 hwy
 Wheelbase: 106 ins.
Cargo: 13 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 2,905 lbs.
Length/width: 174/69
Legroom fnt/rear: 42/34
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FIRST FOR SAFETY & BEST RESALE

Mini Cooper
(1.6L 4 cyl; 115 hp)

Mini Cooper MSRP: $16,999
True market value: $16,449
Service costs: $1,926
Insurance: NA
Resale 3yr/5yr: 64/49
MPG: 28 city/36 hwy
 Wheelbase: 97 ins.
Cargo: 5 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 2,524 lbs.
Length/width: 143/31
Legroom fnt/rear: 41/31
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