Car Rankings: Affordable Full Size Wagons

Ranking of fullsize wagons, generally priced under $30,000. Subaru Outback, Mazda MAZDA5 Wagon, Volvo V50 and more. Rankings based on an in-depth analysis by U.S. News editors of all published auto ratings, reviews and test drives.

Subaru Outback Image
  • MSRP: $22,995 - $30,995
  • Invoice: $21,663 - $29,024
  • Avg. Paid: $22,225 - $29,660
  • MPG: 19 City / 27 Hwy

#1
2010 Subaru Outback

If you're looking for the practicality of an SUV without all the negative associations, you should consider the newly-redesigned 2010 Subaru Outback. It features all-wheel-drive, an excellent ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.9
Performance:8.6
Exterior:NA
Interior:8.8
Safety:9.9
Reliability:6.0
Kia Rondo Image
  • MSRP: NA
  • Invoice: NA
  • MPG: NA

#2
2010 Kia Rondo

If you're on a budget, but need to haul seven people or a fair amount of cargo, the Kia Rondo is worth a look.

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.2
Performance:7.6
Exterior:6.1
Interior:7.9
Safety:9.6
Reliability:NA
Volkswagen Passat Wagon Image
  • MSRP: $28,395 - $28,395
  • Invoice: $26,526 - $26,527
  • Avg. Paid: $27,083 - $27,478
  • MPG: 22 City / 31 Hwy

#2
2010 Volkswagen Passat Wagon

The Volkswagen Passat takes on some SUVs when it comes to cargo capacity and some entry-level luxury cars when it comes to refinement.

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.2
Performance:8.6
Exterior:8.2
Interior:8.2
Safety:8.3
Reliability:6.0
Volvo V50 Image
  • MSRP: $28,700 - $33,050
  • Invoice: $26,978 - $31,067
  • Avg. Paid: $26,841 - $30,998
  • MPG: 20 City / 31 Hwy

#4
2010 Volvo V50

The 2010 Volvo V50 is stylish, inside and out, but reviews are mixed on if it represents a good value.

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.0
Performance:7.4
Exterior:9.3
Interior:8.0
Safety:9.2
Reliability:5.0