Wagons
MSRP
- $10,000 - $20,000 (24)
- $20,000 - $30,000 (23)
- $30,000 - $50,000 (17)
- $50,000 - $100,000 (2)
Fuel Economy
- 15 MPG or Better (44)
- 20 MPG or Better (22)
- 30 MPG or Better (1)
- MSRP: $32,000 - $39,400
- Invoice: $29,760 - $36,643
- MPG: 20 City / 28 Hwy
2008 Audi A4 Wagon
Not Yet Ranked
The A4 Avant has a top-notch interior, an appealing exterior design and available all-wheel drive, but not too many people or too much cargo will fit in the wagon's rear.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | NA |
| Performance: | NA |
| Exterior: | NA |
| Interior: | NA |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | NA |
- MSRP: $49,000 - $49,000
- Invoice: $45,570 - $45,570
- MPG: 17 City / 25 Hwy
2008 Audi A6 Wagon
Not Yet Ranked
The A6 Avant has the upscale looks and refined cabin of a luxury vehicle, blended with the practicality of a wagon for carrying cargo. But none of its attributes are overly distinctive in the luxury ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
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| Overall: | NA |
| Performance: | NA |
| Exterior: | NA |
| Interior: | NA |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | NA |
- MSRP: $34,500 - $36,400
- Invoice: $31,740 - $33,490
- MPG: 20 (Est) City / 30 (Est) Hwy
2008 BMW 3 Series Wagon
#1 in Luxury Wagons
The 3-Series Wagon is one of the least expensive vehicles in the BMW lineup and buyers get a lot for their investment: a good engine, terrific handling, luxurious interior décor and a stylish BMW exterior. ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 9.4 |
| Performance: | 9.0 |
| Exterior: | NA |
| Interior: | 7.1 |
| Safety: | 9.5 |
| Reliability: | 8.0 |
- MSRP: $54,400 - $54,400
- Invoice: $50,050 - $50,050
- MPG: 16 City / 24 Hwy
2008 BMW 5-Series Wagon
#2 in Luxury Wagons
The 5-Series Wagon has a powerful new engine, a luxurious technology-filled interior and excellent handling, but passenger and cargo room are only fair. Some also find the exterior a step backward as compared to other ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.7 |
| Performance: | 9.3 |
| Exterior: | NA |
| Interior: | 7.2 |
| Safety: | 8.9 |
| Reliability: | 8.0 |
- MSRP: $16,730 - $18,050
- Invoice: $15,810 - $17,057
- MPG: 21 City / 30 Hwy
2008 Chevrolet HHR
#3 in Affordable Compact Wagons
The HHR offers a smooth ride, distinctive retro look and practical cargo and passenger capacities, but it trails its competitors in acceleration and sporty handling.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.5 |
| Performance: | 6.5 |
| Exterior: | 7.2 |
| Interior: | 7.4 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $16,005 - $18,005
- Invoice: $15,125 - $17,015
- MPG: 22 City / 30 Hwy
2007 Chevrolet HHR
The HHR offers a smooth ride, distinctive retro look and practical cargo and passenger capacities, but can't match the acceleration and sportier handling of others in its class.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.3 |
| Performance: | 6.4 |
| Exterior: | 7.6 |
| Interior: | 7.9 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $15,970 - $23,515
- Invoice: $15,033 - $21,899
- MPG: 21 City / 26 Hwy
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser
#2 in Affordable Compact Wagons
The PT Cruiser, with its spacious interior, offers plenty of cargo and passenger room for the money, but some think that the retro design has become overly familiar and warn potential drivers that the four-cylinder ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.5 |
| Performance: | 7.0 |
| Exterior: | 8.0 |
| Interior: | 7.3 |
| Safety: | 8.4 |
| Reliability: | 9.0 |
- MSRP: $14,890 - $29,185
- Invoice: $14,050 - $27,133
- MPG: 22 City / 29 Hwy
2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Reviewers swoon over the PT Cruiser's retro looks and spacious interior, but warn buyers that the four-cylinder engines are designed more for city travel than highway cruising. In addition, many safety features are extra-cost options.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.5 |
| Performance: | 7.0 |
| Exterior: | 8.6 |
| Interior: | 7.5 |
| Safety: | 7.8 |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
- MSRP: $14,965 - $23,350
- Invoice: $14,078 - $21,709
- MPG: 24 City / 29 Hwy
2008 Dodge Caliber
#31 in Affordable Small Cars
The 2008 Dodge Caliber offers some unique convenience features, but an unimpressive driving experience.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 6.6 |
| Performance: | 5.9 |
| Exterior: | 6.8 |
| Interior: | 6.6 |
| Safety: | 8.8 |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $23,420 - $38,105
- Invoice: $21,843 - $35,495
- MPG: 18 City / 26 Hwy
2008 Dodge Magnum
#1 in Affordable Full Size Wagons
The 2008 Magnum ranks highly because reviewers love its powerful (but optional) V8 engines and its aggressively retro exterior styling. However, they dislike the base model's underpowered V6 and are disappointed that so many of ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.6 |
| Performance: | 7.7 |
| Exterior: | 8.8 |
| Interior: | 7.8 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 5.0 |
- MSRP: $23,370 - $37,795
- Invoice: $21,704 - $35,121
- MPG: 21 City / 28 Hwy
2007 Dodge Magnum
Reviewers rave over the Magnum's powerful (but optional) V8 engines and its aggressively retro exterior styling, but dislike the base model's underpowered V6 and are disappointed that so many of the Magnum's safety features cost ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.6 |
| Performance: | 7.2 |
| Exterior: | 9.0 |
| Interior: | 8.1 |
| Safety: | 9.2 |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
- MSRP: $16,790 - $17,550
- Invoice: $15,639 - $16,331
- MPG: 27 City / 37 Hwy
2007 Ford Focus Wagon
The Focus Wagon delivers an affordable, spacious and smooth-handling ride on a budget, but can't match the safety and standard interior features of others in its class.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 6.9 |
| Performance: | 8.0 |
| Exterior: | 6.7 |
| Interior: | 6.5 |
| Safety: | 8.5 |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
- MSRP: $27,030 - $32,600
- Invoice: $24,942 - $29,955
- MPG: 16 City / 24 Hwy
2008 Ford Taurus X
Not Yet Ranked
The Taurus X delivers good power, convenient features and great crash test scores, but can't match the style of others in its class.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | NA |
| Performance: | NA |
| Exterior: | NA |
| Interior: | NA |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | NA |
- MSRP: $39,330 - $39,330
- Invoice: $35,791 - $35,791
- MPG: 16 City / 22 Hwy
2008 Jaguar X-Type Wagon
#5 in Luxury Wagons
The 2008 Jaguar X-Type Wagon drives fairly well for a wagon, looks good compared to the sedan version and you don't have to be a millionaire to afford it. But it suffers from the same ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.1 |
| Performance: | 7.5 |
| Exterior: | 9.3 |
| Interior: | 6.6 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
- MSRP: $12,915 - $14,715
- Invoice: $12,250 - $13,965
- MPG: 27 City / 32 Hwy
2008 Kia Rio5
#8 in Affordable Small Cars
The Rio5 has a great safety package, decent fuel economy and an outstanding warranty. However, several necessary features are offered only as options.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.2 |
| Performance: | 7.4 |
| Exterior: | 7.8 |
| Interior: | 6.9 |
| Safety: | 8.5 |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
- MSRP: $13,750 - $14,595
- Invoice: $13,045 - $13,850
- MPG: 32 City / 35 Hwy
2007 Kia Rio5
The Rio5 has a great safety package, decent fuel economy and an outstanding warranty, but offers several necessities only as options. If you're in the market for an affordable wagon, you should consider that the ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.0 |
| Performance: | 7.3 |
| Exterior: | 7.9 |
| Interior: | 7.3 |
| Safety: | 7.3 |
| Reliability: | 8.0 |
- MSRP: $16,395 - $20,195
- Invoice: $15,625 - $18,895
- MPG: 21 City / 29 Hwy
2007 Kia Rondo
The Rondo delivers a safe, affordable and spacious ride on a budget, but can't match the sportier performance or resale value of others in its class.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.9 |
| Performance: | 7.5 |
| Exterior: | 5.8 |
| Interior: | 7.8 |
| Safety: | 9.2 |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $15,995 - $16,995
- Invoice: $14,955 - $15,890
- MPG: 23 City / 30 Hwy
2008 Kia Spectra5
#13 in Affordable Small Cars
The Spectra5 has nimble handling and comfortable interior at a low price. The Spectra5 also has a lengthy warranty to distinguish it from competitors.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.8 |
| Performance: | 7.0 |
| Exterior: | 7.7 |
| Interior: | 7.2 |
| Safety: | 9.5 |
| Reliability: | 5.0 |
- MSRP: $15,995 - $16,995
- Invoice: $14,955 - $15,890
- MPG: 23 City / 30 Hwy
2007 Kia Spectra5
The Spectra5 offers a wagon with nimble handling and a comfortable interior at a low price. However, it's also one of the only wagons that doesn't provide anti-lock brakes as a standard feature.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.0 |
| Performance: | 6.6 |
| Exterior: | 7.7 |
| Interior: | 7.1 |
| Safety: | 8.1 |
| Reliability: | 8.0 |
- MSRP: $17,995 - $22,515
- Invoice: $16,849 - $21,063
- MPG: 22 City / 28 Hwy
2008 Mazda Mazda5
#1 in Affordable Compact Wagons
The Mazda5's minivan-like seating and cargo versatility as well as its wagon size and pricing make it one of the top affordable compact wagons. However, it does not have the peppy engine performance associated with ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.6 |
| Performance: | 7.4 |
| Exterior: | 7.1 |
| Interior: | 7.6 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
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