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.
- 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 |
#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 |
- 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 |
- 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 |


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