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Convertible
2012 MAZDA MX-5 Miata

2012 MAZDA MX-5 Miata

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$12,300
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4.2
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4.8
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Consumer

25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Convertible
2012 BMW M3

2012 BMW M3

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$25,900
Starting Price
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4.2
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4.6
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16 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Convertible
2012 Porsche Boxster

2012 Porsche Boxster

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$27,300
Starting Price
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4.2
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4.9
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22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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SUV
2012 Chevrolet Traverse

2012 Chevrolet Traverse

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$5,025
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4.1
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4.1
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19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Sedan
2012 Volkswagen Passat

2012 Volkswagen Passat

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$5,175
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4.1
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4.5
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25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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SUV
2012 Audi Q7

2012 Audi Q7

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$7,625
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4.1
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4.3
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18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Pickup
2012 Ford F150 Regular Cab

2012 Ford F150 Regular Cab

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$8,100
Starting Price
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4.1
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Expert
4.5
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17 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Sedan
2012 Audi A7

2012 Audi A7

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$9,150
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4.1
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4.8
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22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Pickup
2012 Ford F150 Super Cab

2012 Ford F150 Super Cab

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$9,350
Starting Price
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4.1
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4.5
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17 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Pickup
2012 Ford F150 SuperCrew Cab

2012 Ford F150 Supercrew Cab

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$10,400
Starting Price
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4.1
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4.5
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17 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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SUV
2012 Porsche Cayenne

2012 Porsche Cayenne

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$11,750
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4.1
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Expert
4.4
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19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Hatchback
2012 Nissan LEAF

2012 Nissan LEAF

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$3,500
Starting Price
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4.0
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4.4
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84 Miles
Estimated EV Range

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Sedan
2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

2012 Mercedes-Benz S-class

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$4,700
Starting Price
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4.0
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4.8
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21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Sedan
2012 Honda Accord

2012 Honda Accord

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$6,775
Starting Price
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4.0
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Expert
4.3
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27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Sedan
2012 INFINITI M

2012 INFINITI M

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$7,325
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4.0
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4.5
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29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Hatchback
2012 Toyota Prius

2012 Toyota Prius

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$8,025
Starting Price
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4.0
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4.6
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50 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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SUV
2012 Honda Pilot

2012 Honda Pilot

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$8,075
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4.0
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4.5
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20 MPG
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SUV
2012 BMW X6

2012 BMW X6

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$8,950
Starting Price
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4.0
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4.8
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19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Hatchback
2012 Honda Fit

2012 Honda Fit

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$9,325
Starting Price
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4.0
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4.6
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30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Van/Minivan
2012 Toyota Sienna

2012 Toyota Sienna

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$9,850
Starting Price
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4.0
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4.4
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21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Hatchback
2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid

2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid

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$9,900
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4.0
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5.0
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50 MPG | 95 MPGe
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Convertible
2012 Ford Mustang

2012 Ford Mustang

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$11,150
Starting Price
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4.0
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4.7
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23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Coupe
2012 BMW 6 Series

2012 BMW 6 Series

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$12,250
Starting Price
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4.0
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4.8
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18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Sedan
2012 Lexus LS

2012 Lexus LS

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$13,350
Starting Price
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4.0
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4.7
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19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Convertible
2012 BMW M6

2012 BMW M6

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$20,900
Starting Price

4.0
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Expert
5.0
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16 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Hatchback
2011 Honda Fit

2011 Honda Fit

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$9,375
Starting Price
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4.2
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4.6
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31 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Van/Minivan
2011 Honda Odyssey

2011 Honda Odyssey

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$6,875
Starting Price
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4.1
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4.2
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21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Coupe
2011 Audi TT

2011 Audi TT

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$8,125
Starting Price
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4.1
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4.6
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26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Sedan
2011 Hyundai Sonata

2011 Hyundai Sonata

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$3,975
Starting Price
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4.0
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4.4
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36 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Wagon
2011 Audi A3

2011 Audi A3

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$5,175
Starting Price
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4.0
rating
Expert
4.6
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Consumer

24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Pickup
2011 Ford F150 Super Cab

2011 Ford F150 Super Cab

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$8,800
Starting Price
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4.0
rating
Expert
4.5
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Consumer

17 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Convertible
2011 MAZDA MX-5 Miata

2011 MAZDA MX-5 Miata

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$9,900
Starting Price
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4.0
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Expert
4.8
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Consumer

25 MPG
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