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Hybrids
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2011 Toyota PriusThe 2011 Toyota Prius is the best car for you if you want the most fuel-efficient hybrid on the road -- and aren’t self-conscious about... |
$23,810-$29,080 | 51/48/50 MPG |
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2011 Honda InsightThe 2011 Honda Insight hybrid is the best car for you if you want one of America’s highest-mileage cars at a reasonable price -- and can... |
$18,950-$24,015 | 40/43/41 MPG |
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2010 Toyota PriusThe 2010 Toyota Prius is the best car for you if you’re willing to spend on technology to save on gasoline. A fair trade-off? You decide... |
$21,750-$28,475 | 51/48/ MPG |
Subcompacts
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2012 Chevrolet SonicThe 2012 Chevrolet Sonic is the best subcompact car for you if you want evidence that America can produce a world-class small car. ... |
$14,660-$19,420 | 26/35/29 MPG |
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2012 Mazda 2The 2012 Mazda 2 is the best car for you if want to a minimalist subcompact that furnishes maximum driving involvement. The 2012... |
$15,080-$17,335 | 29/35/ MPG |
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2012 Ford FiestaThe 2012 Ford Fiesta is the best car for you if you want a distinctively styled, nimble small car that proves “inexpensive” need not... |
$13,995-$18,295 | 28/37/32 MPG |
Compacts
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2012 Subaru ImprezaThe 2012 Subaru Impreza is the best compact car for you if you want the all-new version of this snow-conquering all-wheel-drive sedan... |
$19,000-$38,000 | 25/35/ MPG |
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2012 Mazda 3The 2012 Mazda 3 is the best compact car for you if you want a sportier-than-usual four-door sedan or hatchback, yearn for 40 mpg on the... |
$16,750-$25,000 | 25/33/ MPG |
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2012 Hyundai ElantraThe 2012 Hyundai Elantra is the best compact car for you if you crave boutique styling at bargain-bin prices. The 2012 Hyundai... |
$15,955-$21,205 | 29/40/33 MPG |
Midsize
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2012 Volkswagen PassatThe 2012 Volkswagen Passat is the best car for you if you want an all-new... |
$20,765-$33,720 | 21/32/ MPG |
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2012 Buick RegalThe 2012 Buick Regal is the best car for you if an American remix of an uptempo European tune gets your toe tapping. The 2012... |
$28,000-$36,000 | 19/30/ MPG |
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2012 Subaru LegacyThe 2012 Subaru Legacy is the best car for you if you want a spacious all-wheel-drive midsize sedan built to handle Mother Nature’s... |
$20,745-$32,345 | 23/31/26 MPG |
Full-Size
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2012 Buick LaCrosseThe 2012 Buick LaCrosse is the best car for you if you want to experience one possible future of the... |
$32,000-$35,500 | 19/30/ MPG |
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2012 Dodge ChargerThe 2012 Dodge Charger is the best car for you if you appreciate the virtues of a big, powerful, rear-wheel-drive domestic-brand sedan.... |
$26,500-$31,500 | 18/27/ MPG |
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2012 Ford Taurus SHOThe 2012 Ford Taurus SHO is the best... |
$38,950-$38,950 | 17/25/20 MPG |
Sporty Cars
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2012 Chevrolet CamaroThe 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is the best car you if you want a sporty ride that looks like the cars your mother warned you about. ... |
$24,000-$41,000 | 18/29/ MPG |
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2012 Mazda RX-8The 2012 Mazda RX-8 is the best car for you if you want a rotary-engine... |
$28,000-$34,200 | 16/23/ MPG |
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2012 Mazda MX-5 MiataThe 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata is the car for you if you want a quick, agile, reasonably affordable two-seat convertible that evokes classic... |
$24,000-$29,500 | 22/28/ MPG |
Luxury
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2012 Audi R8The 2012 Audi R8 is the best exotic midengine two-seater for you if you want a sports coupe or roadster that runs with the quickest... |
$116,000-$170,000 | 11/20/ MPG |
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2012 Audi A8The 2012 Audi A8 is the best full-size ... |
$80,000-$86,000 | 17/27/ MPG |
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2012 Audi S4The 2012 Audi S4 is the best car for you if you want a midsize European luxury sedan with elements of style and grace complemented by... |
$48,500-$48,500 | 18/27/ MPG |
Minivans
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2012 Mazda 5The 2012 Mazda 5 is the best vehicle for you if want a fuel-efficient six-passenger minivan that fits in a compact car-sized parking... |
$19,990-$24,670 | 21/28/ MPG |
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2012 Dodge Grand CaravanThe 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan is the best minivan for you if you want a comfortable seven-passenger vehicle that offers a full complement... |
$26,500-$37,000 | 17/25/ MPG |
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2012 Chrysler Town & CountryThe 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is the best minivan for you if you want a handsome vehicle to tote the family or a carpool the kids... |
$30,830-$39,830 | 17/25/20 MPG |
SUVs
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2013 Ford ExplorerThe 2013 Ford Explorer is the best car for you if you’re looking for a family-sized crossover SUV that evokes a rough-and-tumble image,... |
$29,500-$41,000 | 17/25/20 MPG |
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2012 Ford ExpeditionThe 2012 Ford Expedition is the best sport-utility vehicle for you if you want an old-school,... |
$37,000-$48,000 | 17/22/ MPG |
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2012 Ford ExplorerThe 2012 Ford Explorer is the best midsize crossover SUV for you if you want three-row seating and are turned on by the notion of V-6... |
$28,995-$40,565 | 17/25/20 MPG |
Pickup Trucks
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2012 Dodge Ram 1500The 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 is the best pickup for you if you want a boldly styled half-ton that can tackle the toughest jobs on the work... |
$22,270-$44,120 | 14/20/16 MPG |
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2012 Nissan TitanThe 2012 Nissan Titan is the best pickup for you if your vehicular needs can be met only by a big, brawny truck -- and you’re no... |
$27,500-$40,500 | 13/18/ MPG |
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2012 Ford F-150The 2012 Ford F-150 is the best truck for you if you want a full-size pickup that combines proven toughness with game-changing... |
$23,895-$52,990 | 17/23/19 MPG |
Crossover SUVs
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2012 Ford EscapeThe 2012 Ford Escape is the best compact SUV for you if you want to experience the ghost of crossovers past. The 2012 Ford Escape... |
$22,265-$34,830 | 23/28/25 MPG |
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2012 Acura MDXThe 2012 Acura MDX is the best premium crossover SUV for you if you understand that behind than comical grille lays terrific quality, a... |
$44,000-$55,000 | 16/21/ MPG |
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2012 Subaru OutbackThe 2012 Subaru Outback is the best car for you if your idea of a midsize crossover SUV includes one with space and capabilities you’ll... |
$24,070-$32,470 | 22/29/24 MPG |
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