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Winners: Large Sport Utility Vehicles

November 2004
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Best in Class
Best New Large SUV
First for Safety
Best Resale
Most Fuel-Efficient

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BEST IN CLASS

Cadillac SRX V8
(4.6L 8 cyl; 320 hp)

Cadillac SRX
MSRP: $50,830
True market value: $47,753
Service costs: $3,047
Insurance: $939
Resale 3yr/5yr: 49/34
MPG: 15 city/21 hwy
Wheelbase: 116 ins.
Cargo: 32 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 4,393 lbs.
Legroom fnt/rear: 42/41
Seats: 5
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BEST NEW LARGE SUV

Infiniti QX56
(5.6L 8 cyl; 315 hp)

Infiniti QX56 MSRP: $48,080
True market value: NA
Service costs: NA
Insurance: NA
Resale 2yr/4yr: 53/36
MPG: 13 city/19 hwy
Wheelbase: 123 ins.
Cargo: 61 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 5,360 lbs.
Legroom fnt/rear: 42/42
Seats: 7
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FIRST FOR SAFETY & MOST FUEL-EFFICIENT

Cadillac SRX V6
(3.6L 6 cyl; 260 hp)

Cadillac SRX MSRP: $39,035
True market value: 36,506
Service costs: $2,769
Insurance: $939
Resale 3yr/5yr: 49/34
MPG: 16 city/23 hwy
Wheelbase: 116 ins.
Cargo: 32 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 4,164 lbs.
Legroom fnt/rear: 42/41
Seats: 5
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BEST RESALE

Toyota Sequoia SR5
(4.7L 8 cyl; 240 hp)

Toyota Sequoia MSRP: $33,035
True market value: 30,611
Service costs: $2,100
Insurance: $786
Resale 3yr/5yr: 61/46
MPG: 15 city/18 hwy
Wheelbase: 118 ins.
Cargo: 74 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 5,070 lbs.
Legroom fnt/rear: 42/38
Seats: 8
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