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BEST VALUES IN CARS, TECH, TRAVEL & ENTERTAINMENT

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2005 CAR BUYER'S GUIDE
Winners: Small Sport Utility Vehicles
November 2004

Best in Class
Best New Small SUV
First for Safety
Best Resale
Most Fuel-Efficient

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BEST IN CLASS

Toyota RAV4
(2.4L 4 cyl; 161 hp)

Toyota RAV4
MSRP: $18,990
True market value: $18,024
Service costs: $1,600
Insurance: $834
Resale 3yr/5yr: 56/41
MPG: 24 city/30 hwy
 Wheelbase: 98 ins.
Cargo: 29 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 2,897 lbs.
Legroom fnt/rear: 42/33
Seats: 4
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BEST NEW SMALL SUV

Hyundai Tucson GL
(2.0L 4 cyl; 140 hp)

Hyundai Tucson MSRP: $18,094
True market value: NA
Service costs: NA
Insurance: NA
Resale 3yr/5yr: NA
MPG: 22 city/27 hwy
 Wheelbase: 104 ins.
Cargo: 23 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 3,240 lbs.
Legroom fnt/rear: 42/37
Seats: 4
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FIRST FOR SAFETY

Mazda Tribute s
(3.0L 6 cyl; 200 hp)

Mazda Tribute MSRP: $23,385
True market value: $21,830
Service costs: $1,849
Insurance: $762
Resale 3yr/5yr: 48/33
MPG: 20 city/25 hwy
 Wheelbase: 103 ins.
Cargo: 30 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 3,322 lbs.
Legroom fnt/rear: 42/36
Seats: 5
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BEST RESALE

Honda CR-V EX 4wd
(2.4L 4 cyl; 160 hp)

Honda CR-V MSRP: $23,040
True market value: $22,086
Service costs: $1,923
Insurance: NA
Resale 3yr/5yr: 59/41
MPG: 21 city/26 hwy
 Wheelbase: 103 ins.
Cargo: 34 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 3,347 lbs.
Legroom fnt/rear: 41/39
Seats: 5
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MOST FUEL-EFFICIENT

Ford Escape Hybrid
(2.3L 4 cyl; 133 hp)

Ford Escape Hybrid MSRP: $26,970
True market value: $26,380
Service costs: $2,395
Insurance: NA
Resale 3yr/5yr: NA/NA
MPG: 36 city/31 hwy
 Wheelbase: 103 ins.
Cargo: 28 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 3,627 lbs.
Legroom fnt/rear: 42/36
Seats: 5
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