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2009 Saturn VUE

2009 Subaru Forester

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  2009 Saturn VUE XR 2009 Subaru Forester X 2008 Toyota RAV4
MSRP
$23,280
$19,995
$21,500
Invoice $22,116 $18,938 $19,888
MPG
City/Highway		 16/26 19/27 19/27
Rating 8 8 7.6
Bottomline With its available V-6 engine, the 2009 Saturn Vue is a bit more fun to drive than other compact SUVs; otherwise it’s not a standout. It’s significantly improved this year, but the 2009 Subaru Forester remains a unique all-wheel-drive crossover with less power and fewer features, but better carlike handling, than its competition. The 2008 Toyota RAV4 brings a little more space than most compact SUVs without a mid-size price.
Likes &
Dislikes

Likes:

  • Spacious backseat
  • Responsive handling
  • Quiet interior
  • Occupant safety
  • V-6 acceleration

Dislikes:

  • Low V-6 fuel economy
  • Inadequate front seats
  • Steering wheel doesn't telescope
  • Limited cargo space
  • Door panels no longer ding-resistant

Likes:

  • Improved styling
  • Reduced interior noise
  • All-wheel drive
  • Carlike handling

Dislikes:

  • Still not a great-looking machine
  • No manual gearbox on turbo models
  • Only four speeds on automatic
  • Lots of silver plastic in the cabin

Likes:

  • V-6’s athleticism
  • Extra off-road electronics
  • Fuel efficiency
  • Spacious interior

Dislikes:

  • Spare tire in back makes no sense for a road vehicle
  • Side-opening hatch
  • Third row is only for tykes
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