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Look to Japan and the Infiniti EX has all-wheel drive as an option, but the base car is a rear-driver spun from the hot-handling G35 sedan, one of our favorite luxury sport sedans.
A traditional wagon such as the BMW 3-Series or the Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen might not include all-wheel drive, but each has more cargo room than the more compact Audi A3—and in the Jetta's case, a coming diesel option.
If you're in the market for a wagonlike vehicle with sporting pretensions and can spend $30,000, there are some interesting choices outside of the 2009 Audi A3.
 2009 Audi A3Browse Used Listings |  2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportwagenBrowse Used Listings |  2008 BMW 3-SeriesBrowse Used Listings |
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The 2009 Audi A3 is more than a spruced-up VW hatchback, thanks to the fabulous interior, S-tronic transmission, and V-6 bark. | It's been a long time coming back, but the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen gives crossover buyers something else to consider―and diesel power is on the way. | The 2008 BMW 3-Series sedan has the best overall driving experience in its class and remains the gold standard among mid-size sport sedans. |
| MSRP From | ||
| $26,920 | $19,075 | $32,700 |
| Gas Mileage | ||
| 18 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 41 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||
| Gas I4 | Gas I5 | Gas I6 |
| EPA Class | ||
| Small Station Wgn | Wagon | Compact |
| Style Name | ||
| 4-Door HB MT 2.0T FrontTrak S Line | 4-Door Man S | 4-Door Sedan 328i RWD |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||
| 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||
| 4 Door HB | 4 Door | 4 Door Sedan |
| Transmission | ||
| Manual w/OD | Manual | Manual |
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