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2005 CAR BUYER'S GUIDE
Winners: Large Sport Utility Vehicles

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

For more on Kiplinger's selection and ranking process, see the explanation in The Best New Cars.

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BEST IN CLASS

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 More pricing & specs

BEST NEW LARGE SUV

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 More pricing & specs

FIRST FOR SAFETY & MOST FUEL-EFFICIENT

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 More pricing & specs

BEST RESALE

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 More pricing & specs