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Winners: Cars $40,000 and Over

November 2004
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Best New Car
First for Safety
Best Resale
Most Fuel-Efficient

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BEST IN CLASS & FIRST FOR SAFETY

Lexus LS 430 4dr
(4.3L 8 cyl; 290 hp)

Lexus LS 430
MSRP: $56,300
True market value: $54,326
Service costs: $2,411
Insurance: NA
Resale 3yr/5yr: 58/40
MPG: 18 city/25 hwy
 Wheelbase: 115 ins.
Cargo: 20 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 3,990 lbs.
Length/width: 197/72
Legroom fnt/rear: 44/38
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BEST NEW CAR, BEST RESALE & MOST FUEL-EFFICIENT

Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI 4dr
(3.2L 6 cyl turbo-diesel; 201 hp)

Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI MSRP: $49,795
True market value: 49,075
Service costs: $3,089
Insurance: NA
Resale 3yr/5yr: 61/42
MPG: 27 city/37 hwy
 Wheelbase: 112 ins.
Cargo: 16 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 3,835 lbs.
Length/width: 190/71
Legroom fnt/rear: 42/36
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