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Those looking for a family car might choose the $36,210 Volvo XC90. Kid-friendly amenities include a 40-20-40 seating arrangement, optional DVD entertainment system and an activity table in the center console. It's got five-passenger seating, which expands to seven with an optional third row.
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With the second and third rows folded down, there is 85.1 cubic feet of cargo space. And there's plenty to please parents, including rear air conditioning with climate controls and a storage compartment that keeps sandwiches, beverages and snacks cold.
Luxury-seekers unwilling to spend six figures will be happy to with the BMW 3 Series Coupe will find. For a base price of $36,075, drivers get standard features like dark burl walnut wood interior, a two-way power moon roof, and advance braking and traction control systems. Optional equipment includes Global Positioning System navigation and an iDrive system that includes an on-board computer, voice command and real-time traffic information and leather seats.
City dwellers need an agile, safe, fuel-efficient car and the $25,930 Audi A3 suits them best. It's got a 35-foot turning radius, gets 21 mpg in the city and 29 on the highway. Driver comfort features include a driver door storage area, a 12-way power-adjustable driver seat with four-way electrical lumbar adjustment and an adjustable head rest.
Special features include an electrically adjustable outside mirrors with heating feature; tire-pressure monitoring system; enhanced anti-lock braking system combined with brake-assist technology for improved emergency braking.
A certified used car might be an option for those who want a set of wheels, but don't want to spend a lot. They should look no further than the Honda Accord. It received the highest reliability and safety ratings and boasts consumer-friendly and warranty programs. It earned a Consumer Reports Three-Year Used Car Score of 15, and comes with a one year or 12,000 mile extended warranty and a seven-year or 100,000 mile powertrain warranty. Buyers also receive a free vehicle history report that details any past accidents, damage or "lemon" history.
Other mentionable models include the Honda Odyssey (Toughest Car On The Road), the 2008 Ford Taurus (Best Large Family Car) and the Toyota Camry (Best Hybrid For The Buck).
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