TOYOTA PRIUS
This fifth-year winner's 44 mpg are unbeatable in a five-passenger car, according to Consumer Reports. The gas-electric Toyota Prius hybrid also is versatile, reliable and roomy.
Price: $24,000
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CHEVROLET SILVERADO
The redesigned Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab strikes \"a nice balance between work attributes and livability,\" according to Consumer Reports. Its interior and steering are enhanced. It also offers easy access, a comfortable ride and a high payload rating. The GMC Sierra is nearly the identical twin of the Silverado.
Price: $27,000 to $39,000
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TOYOTA RAV4
The V6 version of this small SUV literally accelerates from 0 to 60 mph like a sports car, namely the Mazda Miata, according to Consumer Reports. The RAV4 gets an impressive 22 mpg with the V6 engine, while the four-cylinder version gets 23 mpg, the best of all nonhybrid SUVs tested by Consumer Reports. It's also versatile, comfy and roomy.
Price: $23,000 to $30,000
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HYUNDAI ELANTRA SE
This redesigned small sedan offers a lot in a little package, according to Consumer Reports. The Hyundai Elantra SE has good fuel economy and is spacious and safe. It comes with standard electronic stability control, a proven safety feature that's missing in many competitors.
Price: $18,000
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HYUNDAI SANTA FE
The Hyundai Santa Fe's redesign turned it into a winner this year. Quiet and roomy inside, it offers an optional third-row seat, a decent ride and nice drivetrain. For safe handling, it has standard electronic stability control.
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HONDA ACCORD
This redesigned family sedan offers plenty of room, a comfortable ride, agile handling and smooth, enhanced powertrains, according to Consumer Reports. Like competitors, the Honda Accord includes electronic stability control -- but its crash-test results stand out.
Price: About $22,000 to $31,000
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TOYOTA SIENNA
A second-year winner, this minivan offers the space, stillness and interior of some luxury sedans, according to Consumer Reports. The Sienna is the only minivan on the market with all-wheel drive. While its V6 variety offers a powerful and fuel-efficient engine, the Honda Odyssey is more agile.
Price: $24,000 to $37,000
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INFINITI G35
This upscale sedan offers an appealing mix of sportiness and luxury, according to Consumer Reports. The Infiniti G35 comes in both rear- and all-wheel drive. It also contains an impressive powertrain, well put-together interior and agile handling.
Price: $33,000 to $35,000
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MAZDA MX-5 MIATA
This sports car is not just fun, but affordable. At about half the price of the Porsche Boxster, the Mazda MX-5 Miata beat out its close competitor. It contains fast and precise steering, balanced handling and easy-shifting six-speed manual transmission. Also, you can lower and raise the top with one hand from the driver's seat.
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LEXUS LS 460L
The Lexus LS 460L scored the highest marks of all vehicles tested by Consumer Reports. This luxury sedan is spacious, comfortable and quiet. And it accelerates quickly while offering decent fuel economy. It's also teeming with electronic goodies, but the controls are user friendly.
Price: $77,000
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