Rating the best family vehicles
Shopping for a family car? You might consider the top 12 cars-for-families list just published by Parents magazine and the American Automobile Association. Parents and AAA test-drove dozens of vehicles, taking into account family-friendly features, value, and safety. The list:
SEDANS
1. Honda Accord $15,940-$25,300
2. Nissan Altima $16,889-$23,689
3. Ford Taurus $19,685-$23,950
SPORT-UTILITY VEHICLES
1. Chevrolet Suburban $36,208-$43,667
2. Acura MDX $35,180-$39,780
3. Hyundai Santa Fe $17,694-$23,794
STATION WAGONS
1. Volkswagen Passat Wagon $23,100-$32,925
2. Volvo V70 $30,650-$37,050
3. Ford Focus $17,265-$18,445
MINIVANS
1. Honda Odyssey $24,690-$30,690
2. Ford Windstar $22,995-$34,695
3. Toyota Sienna $24,385-$28,492
