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MSRP N/A2013 Ford C-Max
LIKES
- Finally, a viable Prius competitor
- Stylish and high-quality interior
- Very quiet and refined inside
- Second most fuel-efficient car on sale
DISLIKES
- Styling neither mainstream nor distinctive
- Handling not as responsive as other Fords
- Load floor higher than tailgate opening
- No all-wheel-drive option
MSRP $27,495 - $59,9952013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
LIKES
- Refined styling
- Upscale, well-fitted cabin
- All-wheel-drive options
- Infotainment and connectivity leader
- Who doesn't want a 470-hp Jeep?
DISLIKES
- Pretty design isn't punchy
- V-6's somewhat boomy resonance
- Can't wait for eight speeds
- Where's the Grand Wagoneer?
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MSRP N/A2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
LIKES
- Attractive new styling
- Very good fuel economy
- Easy-to-use infotainment system
- Good cargo space
- Plenty of standard features
DISLIKES
- V-6 only on long-wheelbase version
- Steering feel isn't sharp
- All-wheel drive exacts bigger gas mileage penalty
- Sliding second-row seat is an option
MSRP N/A2013 Ram 1500
LIKES
- Tremendous gains in fuel efficiency
- Strong new base V-6
- Lavish, much-improved interior
- Ride and roadholding
- Innovative storage systems
DISLIKES
- Air suspension's somewhat stiff ride
- No safety scores yet
- Not quite up to towing of other V-8 trucks
- Sprint only in-truck data provider
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MSRP $28,995 - $42,1952013 Dodge Durango
LIKES
- Refined and sophisticated
- HEMI's a strong performer
- Steering feels great for an SUV
- Refined ride quality
- Stylish SUV cues, more inside than out
DISLIKES
- Not easy to climb into third-row seat
- Some side-to-side ride motion
- Low gas mileage; needs more gears
- No SRT8 model, unlike Jeep
MSRP N/A2013 Honda Accord Sedan
LIKES
- Excellent fuel economy
- Improved refinement
- Back-seat and cargo space
- Crisp, responsive handling
- Advanced safety-tech
DISLIKES
- Soft, evolutionary exterior
- Climate and audio interfaces
- Confusing dual-screen layout in upper trims
- Clunky one-piece folding rear seat
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