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Winners: Wagons

November 2004
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Best in Class
Best New Wagon
First for Safety
Best Resale
Most Fuel-Efficient (tie)
Most Fuel-Efficient (tie)

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BEST IN CLASS

Volvo V70 R 4wd
(2.5L 5 cyl turbo; 300 hp)

Volvo V70
MSRP: $39,435
True market value: $38,750
Service costs: $3,008
Insurance: NA
Resale 3yr/5yr: 57/40
MPG: 18 city/24 hwy
 Wheelbase: 109 ins.
Cargo: 37 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 3,646 lbs.
Length/width: 185/71
Legroom fnt/rear: 43/35
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BEST NEW WAGON

Subaru Outback 3.0 R VDC Limited
(3.0L 6 cyl; 250 hp)

Subaru Outback MSRP: $234,070
True market value: $31,577
Service costs: $3,598
Insurance: NA
Resale 3yr/5yr: 53/38
MPG: 19 city/25 hwy
 Wheelbase: 105 ins.
Cargo: 34 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 3,630 lbs.
Length/width: 189/70
Legroom fnt/rear: 44/34
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FIRST FOR SAFETY

Volkswagen Passat GLS TDI
(2.0L 4 cyl turbo-diesel; 134 hp)

Volkswagen Passat wagon MSRP: $27,235
True market value: $26,660
Service costs: $2,489
Insurance: $829
Resale 3yr/5yr: 57/39
MPG: 27 city/38 hwy
 Wheelbase: 106 ins.
Cargo: 39 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 3,519 lbs.
Length/width: 184/69
Legroom fnt/rear: 42/35
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BEST RESALE

Mercedes-Benz E500 4wd
(5.0L 8 cyl; 302 hp)

Mercedes-Benz E500 MSRP: $61,220
True market value: 59,283
Service costs: $3,671
Insurance: $1,034
Resale 3yr/5yr: 58/40
MPG: 16 city/20 hwy
 Wheelbase: 112 ins.
Cargo: 24 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 4,231 lbs.
Length/width: 192/72
Legroom fnt/rear: 42/36
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MOST FUEL-EFFICIENT (tie)

Pontiac Vibe
(1.8L 4 cyl; 130 hp)

Pontiac Vibe MSRP: $17,475
True market value: $16,139
Service costs: $2,269
Insurance: $766
Resale 3yr/5yr: 43/30
MPG: 30 city/36 hwy
 Wheelbase: 102 ins.
Cargo: 19 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 2,700 lbs.
Length/width: 172/70
Legroom fnt/rear: 42/36
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MOST FUEL-EFFICIENT (tie)

Toyota Matrix
(1.8L 4 cyl; 130 hp)

Toyota Matrix MSRP: $15,275
True market value: $14,290
Service costs: $1,645
Insurance: NA
Resale 3yr/5yr: 53/38
MPG: 30 city/36 hwy
 Wheelbase: 102 ins.
Cargo: 22 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 2,679 lbs.
Length/width: 171/70
Legroom fnt/rear: 42/36
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