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Used Car Pricing: 2003 SUVs: Midsize
43 vehicle(s) found
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| 8.1 |
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| Consumer Rating |
| 9.1 |
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TMV® Dealer Retail:
$13,640 - $14,919
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Pros: Room for seven passengers or serious amounts of cargo, gutsy V6 engine, well-balanced suspension, top-rated crash test scores, low price.
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Cons: Limited off-road capability, below-average tow rating, ho-hum interior design and materials, might have to pay over sticker to get one.
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What Edmunds.com says: A somewhat bland but otherwise utterly capable and perfectly useful crossover SUV.
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Get detailed pricing for the 2003 Acura MDX
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| Editors' Rating |
| 8.4 |
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| Consumer Rating |
| 9.0 |
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TMV® Dealer Retail:
$16,711 - $24,629
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Pros: Rides and drives like a BMW sedan, wide range of engine choices, top safety scores, high-end cabin furnishings.
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Cons: Limited off-road abilities, less interior volume than a 5 Series wagon, price goes up quickly with options, lousy fuel economy in the city.
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What Edmunds.com says: If you want a vehicle that looks utilitarian but doesn't drive that way, you can't do much better than this BMW. But if you value function over form, the X5 probably isn't for you.
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Get detailed pricing for the 2003 BMW X5
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| Editors' Rating |
| 6.4 |
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| Consumer Rating |
| 7.9 |
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TMV® Dealer Retail:
$7,023 - $8,862
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Pros: Usable third-row seats that fold flat, comfortable ride, lots of options available.
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Cons: Paltry engine, swell-looking but cheap-feeling interior materials, options add up, no off-road ability, not as storage-space-friendly as a minivan.
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What Edmunds.com says: The Rendezvous is a well-rounded vehicle that combines attributes of a minivan, SUV and a sedan. It does everything moderately well but nothing beyond average.
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Get detailed pricing for the 2003 Buick Rendezvous
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| Consumer Rating |
| 7.1 |
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TMV® Dealer Retail:
$6,457 - $7,018
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Pros: Wide range of features and options, competent drivetrain, cheap price.
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Cons: Spotty build quality, cheesy interior parts, uncomfortable rear seats, poor resale value.
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What Edmunds.com says: If people keep buying them, Chevy will keep making them. We, however, suggest standing clear and going with the far superior TrailBlazer instead.
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Get detailed pricing for the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer
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| Editors' Rating |
| 6.5 |
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| Consumer Rating |
| 8.1 |
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TMV® Dealer Retail:
$7,789 - $10,464
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Pros: Class-leading engine power, soft highway ride, room for seven in the EXT version.
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Cons: Slow steering, generic interior design and materials, doesn't like to be pushed hard in the corners.
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What Edmunds.com says: Finally, a midsize SUV from GM that can compete with the big boys.It could really use higher-quality interior pieces and a more tightly controlled suspension, however.
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Get detailed pricing for the 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
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| Editors' Rating |
| 7.4 |
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| Consumer Rating |
| 8.5 |
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TMV® Dealer Retail:
$6,980 - $10,431
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Pros: Strong V8 engines, smooth-shifting transmission, excellent ride quality, rugged good looks.
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Cons: Dismal gas mileage, dated design.
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What Edmunds.com says: A solid sport-ute all around, but a little long in the tooth to call a class leader.
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Get detailed pricing for the 2003 Dodge Durango
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| Editors' Rating |
| 8.0 |
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| Consumer Rating |
| 8.2 |
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TMV® Dealer Retail:
$6,596 - $10,334
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Pros: Independent rear suspension, comfortable seating for up to seven, strong powertrains, foolproof Control Trac 4WD, available rollover protection system, optional stability control system, DVD-based entertainment system.
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Cons: Low-grade interior materials, quirky ergonomics.
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What Edmunds.com says: Ford's Explorer is one of the best midsize SUVs on the market, made even better for 2003 with the addition of a DVD-based entertainment system and a dedicated Off-Road Package.
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Get detailed pricing for the 2003 Ford Explorer
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| Editors' Rating |
| 7.1 |
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| Consumer Rating |
| 8.3 |
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TMV® Dealer Retail:
$6,003 - $7,577
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Pros: Strong V6 engine, sporty two-door body style.
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Cons: Not as versatile as most SUVs, hobby-horse ride quality, aged platform.
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What Edmunds.com says: Way past its expiration date. There's no logical reason to buy this truck.
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Get detailed pricing for the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport
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| Editors' Rating |
| 6.1 |
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| Consumer Rating |
| 8.4 |
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TMV® Dealer Retail:
$8,945 - $11,226
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Pros: Plenty of cool options, strong six-cylinder power, attractive interior design.
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Cons: Numb steering, plasticky interior pieces, feels tippy in the twisties.
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What Edmunds.com says: A solid effort from GMC. Still falls short of best midsize SUVs, though.
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Get detailed pricing for the 2003 GMC Envoy
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| Editors' Rating |
| 7.2 |
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| Consumer Rating |
| 8.9 |
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TMV® Dealer Retail:
$10,931 - $12,797
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Pros: Highly versatile and roomy interior, stable handling, comfortable ride, high crash test scores.
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Cons: Limited off-road ability.
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What Edmunds.com says: The longtime benchmark of the "soft roader" mini-SUV class. Drive it. You'll like it.
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Get detailed pricing for the 2003 Honda CR-V
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| Editors' Rating |
| 8.3 |
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| Consumer Rating |
| 9.1 |
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TMV® Dealer Retail:
$12,144 - $12,597
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Pros: Eight-passenger seating, stable on-road demeanor, versatile storage and cargo-hauling abilities, many standard features, Honda's reputation for reliability and high resale value.
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Cons: Mediocre towing capacity, smallish V6 can't match torque of domestic competitors' bigger engines, high demand means little chance of price negotiation.
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What Edmunds.com says: The 2003 Honda Pilot is one of the best crossover SUVs in just its first year out. An excellent choice for active families in need of versatility.
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Get detailed pricing for the 2003 Honda Pilot
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| Editors' Rating |
| 7.2 |
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| Consumer Rating |
| 9.0 |
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TMV® Dealer Retail:
$6,890 - $10,187
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Pros: Reasonable price, super warranty, roomy interior, long list of standard features, solid construction.
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Cons: Underpowered without the 3.5-liter engine, unusual styling won't please everyone.
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What Edmunds.com says: Odd design elements aside, the Santa Fe offers a consumer-friendly blend of space, comfort, features, performance and value.
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Get detailed pricing for the 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe
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| Editors' Rating |
| 8.4 |
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| Consumer Rating |
| 9.2 |
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TMV® Dealer Retail:
$15,457 - $16,311
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Pros: Terrific handling, strong V6, unusual styling, comfortable seats, choice of rear-drive and AWD configurations.
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Cons: Limited cargo space, restricted rear visibility, cluttered center stack controls.
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What Edmunds.com says: A stylish melding of form and function. More than just a tall station wagon, the FX35 has several unique features to recommend it to the pseudo-SUV buyer.
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Get detailed pricing for the 2003 Infiniti FX35
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| Editors' Rating |
| 8.4 |
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| Consumer Rating |
| 9.1 |
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