Value Comparison

1999 models

Carvalu.com™ SCROLL DOWN COMPARISON CHART WITH ROUNDED DOLLAR FIGURES (*) Copyright 1988-2010 Tommy Vig --Group One of Five Please see Important Notes at the bottom of Group Five of Five
	Kia Sportage 2wd 2dr conv.	Toyota RAV4 Soft Top 2wd 2dr	Jeep Cherokee S 2wd 2dr	Isuzu Rodeo S 2wd 4dr
Retail Price (MSRP)	$14,000	$15,700	$16,000	$18,200
Wholesale Price (Invoice)	$12,700	$14,300	$15,100	$17,100
Destination Charge	$450	$420	$520	$500
Dealer Hold Back (Approximate)	$0	$300	$480	$550
Value Per Professionals' Consensus (**) (+ / -)	$14,960=+ $960	$14,970=[-$730]	$15,200=[-$800]	$17,390=[-$810]
"Honest" Base Price ™ (***) - Rating / Rank	$12,110 (13.5% disadvantage -$1,890) / 16th	$11,450 (27% disadvantage -$4,250) / 20th	$14,120 (12% disadvantage -$1,880) / 17th	$16,270 (10.5% disadvantage -$1,930) / 15th
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TRUE VALUE™ ~ see interactive WIP pie
I. PERFORMANCE
0-60 mph acceleration (seconds)	11.0	12.8	12.0	9.4
Acceleration - Rating / Rank	10.4% slower than average / 16th	28.5% slower than average / 20th	20.5% slower than average / 17th	5.6 % quicker than average / 10th
All Wheel Drive	no	no	no	no
"Attitude"	More Truck-like	More Truck-like	More Truck-like	More Truck-like
Cylinders	4	4	4	4
Cylinders- Rating / Rank	29.8% less than average / tied for 14th (w/6)	29.8% less than average / tied for 14th (w/6)	29.8% less than average / tied for 14th (w/6)	29.8% less than average / tied for 14th (w/6)
Displacement in Cubic Inches (ci)	122	122	150	134
Displacement - Rating / Rank	43.6% smaller than avg / tied for 18th (w/2)	43.6% smaller than avg / tied for 18th (w/2)	30.7% smaller than average / 15th	38.1% smaller than average / 17th
Engine Location / Drive Wheels	front / rear	front / front	front / rear	front / rear
Engine Type	2.0L I4	2.0L I4	2.5L I4	2.2L I4
EPA Classification	SPURP2WD	SPURP2WD	SPURP2WD	SPURP2WD
4-Wheel Drive	no	no	no	no
Fuel Delivery System	MPFI	SEFI	SEFI	SEFI
Ground Clearance (inches)	7.9	7.5	8.1	7.1
Handling and Driveability - Rating / Rank	6.8% below average / 16th	15.7% better than average / tied for 3rd	1.2% better than average / tied for 8th (w/2)	1.2% better than average / tied for 8th (w/2)
Horsepower	130	127	125	130
Horsepower - Rating / Rank	29.8% less than average / tied for 17th	31.4% less than average / 19th	32.5% less than average / 20th	29.8% less than average / tied for 17th
Maximum Allowable Weight	4,156 lbs.	3,550 lbs.	4,550 lbs.	4,550
Maximum Allowable Weight Rating / Rank	17.8% less than average / tied for 18th	29.8% less than average / 20th	10% less than average / tied for 12th	10% less than average / tied for 12th
Off Road Ability - Rating / Rank	22.6% better than average / tied for 5th (w/3)	47.5% below average / tied for 18th (w/2)	5.1% better than average / tied for 9th (w/2)	40.1% better than average / tied for 3rd
Overall Performance - Rating / Rank	21.6% better than average / tied for 13th	37.3% better than average / tied for 3rd	2% worse than average / tied for 10th (w/2)	41.2% worse than avg / tied for 15th (w/5)
Payload (lbs.)	838	1004	1151	1049
Payload Rating / Rank	33.7% below average / 19th	20.6% below average / 15th	9% below average / 11th	17% below average / 14th
Reviewers' Recommendation - Rating / Rank	28% less than avg / 19th	28% more than avg / tied for 3rd	20% less than avg / tied for 12th (w/3)	23% less than avg / tied for 16th
Standard Transmission	4 speed auto	5 speed manual	5 speed manual	5 speed manual
Steering	recirc	rack & pinion	recirc	rack & pinion
Stroke	86	86.1	n/p (not published)	94.6
Suspension (Front / Rear)	independent / independent	independent/independent	live / live	independent / live
Top Speed	93 mph	98 mph	93 mph	109 mph
Top Speed-Rating / Rank	15.1% less than average / tied for 20th	10.6% less than average / 17th	15.1% slower than average / tied for 19th	0.5% slower than average / tied for 12th
Torque	127@4,000	132 @ 4,600	150 @ 3,250	144 @ 4,000
Tow Capacity / Hauling (lbs.)	2,000	1,500	2,000	2,500
Tow Capacity / Hauling-Rating / Rank	43.7% less than average / tied for 14th (w/3)	57.7% less than average / tied for 18th	43.7% less than average / tied for 14th (w/3)	29.6% less than average / 13th
Trailering Equipment	no	no	no	no
Transmission Quality - Rating / Rank	28.1% worse than average / 20th	13.7% worse than avg / tied for 13th (w/6)	13.7% worse than average / tied for 13th (w/6)	0.7% better than average / tied for 9th (w/3)
Valves	16	16	8	16
Valves - Rating / Rank	3.2% more than average / tied for 4th (w/8)	3.2% more than average / tied for 4th (w/8)	48.4% less than average / 20th	3.2% more than average / tied for 4th (w/8)
Weight Distribution Front / Rear	56 / 44	61 / 39	52 / 48	n/p
II. RELIABILITY
Battery - Rating / Rank	520	325	500	600
Battery Amps	5.2% less than average / tied for 12th (w/4)	40.6% less than average / 20th	8.9% less than average / 17th	9.4% more than average / tied for 6th (w/2)
Cold Climate Package	no	no	no	no
Frequency of Repair - Rating / Rank	27.8 % worse than average / tied for 19th	31.9% better than average / 1st	27.8 % worse than average / tied for 19th	23.6% worse than average / tied for 17th
General- Rating / Rank	5% worse than avg / tied for 13th	15% better than avg / 2nd	4% worse than avg / tied for 10th ( w/2)	28% worse than avg / 20th
Number of Complaints - Rating / Rank	139.7% more (worse) than avg / 20th	57.5% less (better) than avg / tied for 7th	34,2% less (better) than avg / 11th	40% more (worse) than avg / 13th
Model Year of Production	5th	4th	16th	2nd
Recalls - Rank	17th	16th	tied for 1st (w/11) (no recalls)	tied for 1st (w/11) (no recalls)
Reputation of Manufacturer - Rating / Rank	37.5% worse than average / 20th	25% better than average / tied for 3rd	6.3% worse than average / tied for 6th (w/11)	21.9% worse than average / tied for 17th
III. SAFETY
60 mph-0 Braking Distance (feet)	164	130	157	138
60 mph-0 Braking Distance - Rating / Rank	8.8% longer (worse) than average / 17th	13.7% shorter (better) than average / 1st	4.2% longer (worse) than average / tied for 15th	8.4% shorter (better) than average / tied for 3rd
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)	no	n/p	no	yes
Auto Leveling Suspension System	n/p	n/p	n/p	n/p
Brakes (Front / Rear)	disc / drum	disc / drum	disc / drum	disc / drum
Brake Quality - Rating / Rank	23.3% worse than average / tied for 20th	7.4% better than average / 6th	23.3% worse than average /tied for 20th	23.3% worse than average / tied for 20th
Bumper Strength	n/p	n/p	n/p	n/p
Cargo Net	no	no	no	no
Curb Weight (lbs.)	3,108	2,547	3,017	3,495
Curb Weight Rank	17.6% less than average / 18th	32% less than average / 20th	20% less than average / 19th	7.4% less than average / 15th
Day / Night Rear View Mirror	yes	yes	yes	yes
Daylight Running Lights	no	no	no	no
Driver Air Bag	yes	yes	yes	yes
Dual Note Horn	no	no	no	no
First Aid Kit	no	no	no	no
Fog Lights	no	no	no	no
Front, Back, & Side Visibility - Rating / Rank	0.9% better than average / tied for 10th (w/6)	20.7% worse than average / 18th	0.9% better than average / tied for 10th (w/6)	0.9% better than average / tied for 10th (w/6)
Global Position / Navigation System (GPS)	no	no	no	no
Halogen Headlights	yes	yes	yes	yes
Height (inches)	65	65.4	63.8	66.1
Insurance Company Rating / Rank	21.9% worse than average / tied for 9th (w/8)	21.9% worse than average / tied for 9th (w/8)	56.3% better than average / tied for 1st (w/7)	21.9% worse than average / tied for 9th (w/8)
Length (inches)	156.9	147.6	167.5	176.7
Maneuverability - Rating / Rank	6.4% worse than average / tied for 14th	9.2% better than average / tied for 4th (w/7)	9.2% better than average / tied for 4th (w/7)	37.6% worse than average / tied for 18th
NHTSA, etc. Frontal Crash Test Results-R/R	22.4% worse than avg / tied for 16th (w/2)	8.7% better than average / tied for 4th (w/5)	22.4% worse than average / tied for 16th (w/2)	6.8% worse than average / 15th
Occupant Injury Statistics Rating	82.4% worse than average / 20th	47.3% worse than average / 19th	12.1% worse than avg / tied for 13th (w/4)	n/p
Overall Size - Rating / Rank	9.1% smaller than average / 19th	12.2% smaller than average / 20th	5.6% smaller than average / 18th	1.7% smaller than average / 13th
Passenger Air Bag	yes	yes	yes	yes
Power Brakes	yes	yes	yes	yes
Reverse Sensing System	no	no	no	no
Road Holding Index	n/p	0.70	0.70	n/p
Road Holding Index - Rating / Rank	n/p	1.4% worse than avg / tied for 13th (w/3)	1.4% worse than avg / tied for 13th (w/3)	n/p
Side Air Bag	driver -side knee air bag	no	no	no
Side Crash Protect	yes	yes	yes	yes
Skid Plates	no	no	no	yes
Spare Tire Type	fullsize	fullsize	compact	fullsize
Stability Bars (Front/Rear) (inches)	n/p	0.91 / n/p	n/p	0.9 / n/p
Theft Deterrent System	yes	no	no	no
Theft Frequency	n/p	average	average	average
Tires	205 / 75 R 15	215 / 70 R 16	215 / 75 R 15	235 / 75 R 15
Tires Quality Rating / Rank	n/p	3.1% worse than average / tied for 12th (w/5)	16.3% better than average / tied for 2nd (w/3)	3.1% worse than average / tied for 12th (w/5)
Traction (Front / Rear)	56.7 / 56.7	57.5 / 57.7	58 / 58	59.6 / 59.8
Traction Control	n/p	n/p	n/p	n/p
Wheelbase (inches)	92.9	86.6	101.4	106.4
Width (inches)	68.1	66.6	69.4	70.4
IV. COMFORT
Air Cleaning	no	no	no	no
Air Conditioning	no	no	no	no
AM / FM Radio	no	no	yes	yes
Arm Rests	yes	yes	yes	yes
Automatic Climate Control	no	no	no	no
Automatic Headlights	no	no	no	no
Automatic Parking Brake Release	n/p	n/p	n/p	n/p
Automatic Seat Belts	no	no	no	no
Availability of Parts - Rating / Rank	81.1% worse than avg / 18th	43.5% worse than avg / tied for 12th	0.8% better than avg / tied for 9th	74.9% worse than avg / 16th
Bucket Seats	yes	yes	yes	yes
Built In Cupholders	yes	yes	yes	yes
Cargo Tie Down Hooks	yes	yes	yes	yes
Cassette Player	no	no	no	yes
CD Player	no	no	no	yes
Chime Headlights On Warning	yes	yes	yes	yes
Chrome Grill	no	no	no	yes
Console Operation - Rating / Rank	4.7% better than average / tied for 6th (w/7)	27.8% worse than avg / tied for 20th (w/2)	1.8% worse than average / 16th	yes
Contour - Rating / Rank	12.1% better than average / tied for 4th (w/2)	12.1% better than average / tied for 4th (w/2)	25.2% worse than average / tied for 20th (w/2)	yes
Cruise Control	no	no	no	yes
Dealership Experience - Rating / Rank	13% worse than avg / tied for 11th (w/2)	37% worse than avg / tied for 20th	17% worse than avg / tied for 14th	yes
Decor - Rating / Rank	29.6% worse than average / 20th	1.4% worse than average / tied for 6th (w/11)	1.4% worse than average / tied for 6th (w/11)	yes
Digital Clock	yes	yes	no	yes
Driver Side Express Window	yes	no	no	yes
Driving Range - Rating / Rank	16.1% shorter than average / 19th	2.5% longer than average / 7th	16.3% longer than average / 3rd	yes
Driving Range (miles)	331.8	405.5	460	yes
Dual Temperature Air Conditioning	no	no	no	yes
Ease of Getting In & Out - Rating / Rank	16.6% better than average / tied for 4th	10.3% worse than average / tied for 12th (w3)	28.3% worse than average / tied for 20th (w/2)	yes
Engine Heater	no	no	no	yes
Environmental Concerns - Rating / Rank	5% better than average / 7th	32.5% better than average / 1st	15% better than average / tied for 3rd	yes
Ergonomics - Rating / Rank	7.1% worse than average / 15th	17.1% worse than average / 17th	21.4% worse than average / 18th	yes
Fuel Capacity (gallons)	15.8	15.3	20	yes
Glass Tint	yes	yes	yes	yes
Head Rests	yes	yes	yes	yes
Heated Seats	no	no	no	yes
Heated Side Mirror	no	no	no	yes
Illuminated Entry System	no	no	no	yes
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors	no	no	no	yes
Instrument Panel Layout & Quality - Rating / Rank	0.3% better than average / tied for 10th	3.1% worse than average / tied for 12th (w/2)	17% worse than average / tied for 17th	yes
Interior & Exterior Noise - Rating / Rank	10.9% noisier than avg / tied for 13th (w / 2)	53.1% noisier than average / tied for 20th	25% noisier than average / 18th	yes
Keyless Entry	no	no	no	yes
Leather Seats / Upholstery	no	no	no	yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	no	no	no	yes
Luggage Rack	no	no	no	yes
Sunroof / Moonroof	no	no	no	yes
Map Lights	no	no	no	yes
Map Pockets	yes	no	no	yes
Memory System for Seats, Mirrors, Radio, etc.	no	no	no	yes
Number Of Dealerships	400	1,194	2,130	yes
Number Of Dealerships Rating / Rank	81.1% less than average / 18th	43.5% less than average / tied for 12th	0.8% more than average / tied for 9th	yes
Percent of All Dealerships	1.7%	5.2%	9.3%	yes
Power Accessory Outlet(s)	yes	yes	no	yes
Power Adjustable Pedals with Memory	no	no	no	yes
Power Antenna	no	no	no	yes
Power Door Locks	yes	no	no	yes
Power Lumbar Support	no	no	no	yes
Power Mirrors	yes	no	yes	yes
Power Seats	no	no	no	yes
Power Steering	yes	yes	yes	yes
Power Steering Cooler	no	no	no	yes
Power Trunk / Hood / Gas Cap	yes	no	no	yes
Power Windows	yes	no	no	yes
Rear Audio Controls & Headphone Jacks	no	no	no	yes
Rear Defogger	yes	yes	yes	yes
Rear Seat Ventilation	no	no	no	yes
Rear Wiper / Washer	yes	yes	yes	yes
Ride Quality - Rating / Rank	16.4% worse than average / tied for 17th	11.4% worse than average / tied for 14th	24.7% worse than average / 19th	yes
Running Boards	no	no	no	yes
Sliding Rear Window	no	no	no	yes
Sound System Quality - Rating / Rank	n/p	11% worse than average / 15th	18.7% better than average / tied for 2nd (w/4)	yes
Spare Tire Cover	yes	no	no	yes
Telephone	no	no	no	yes
Tilt / Telescopic Steering	yes	yes	no	yes
Trunk Cargo Organizer	no	no	no	yes
Turning Cycle - Curb to Curb	34.8	33.5	35.9	yes
Turning Cycle - Rating / Rank	6.7% better than avg / tied for 3rd (w/3)	10.2% better than average / 1st	3.8% better than average / 8th	yes
Two-tone Paint	no	no	no	yes
Universal Garage Door Opener	no	no	no	yes
Variable Assist Steering	no	no	no	yes
Wheels	steel	steel	steel	yes
White Design Tires	no	no	no	yes
Wood Interior Trim	no	no	no	yes
V. ROOMINESS
Cargo Volume - Rating / Rank	49.1% smaller than average / 19th	55.2% smaller than average / 20th	10.8% smaller than average / 15th	48.1% smaller than average / 7th
Cargo Volume (cubic feet)	39.4	34.7	69	81.1
Driver / Passenger Room - Rate / Rank	8.1% worse than average / 14th	15.2% worse than average / tied for 18th	34% worse than average / 20th	0.4% better than average / 12th
Head Room (Front / Rear) (cu in.)	39.6 / 37.8	40 / 39.1	37.8 / 38	38.9 / 38.3
Hip Room (Front / Rear) (cu in.)	52.5 / 50.4	55.8 / 39.6	54.8 / 44.3	52.2 / 52.2
Leg Room (Front / Rear) (cu in.)	44.5 / 31.1	39.5 / 33.9	41.5 / 35	42.1 / 35
Passenger Number (Seating)	5	4	5	5
Passenger Number Rating / Rank	5.7% less than average / tied for 4th (w/14)	24.5% less than average / tied for 20th	5.7% less than average / tied for 4th (w/14)	5.7% less than average / tied for 4th (w/14)
Rear Folding Seats	yes	yes	yes	yes
Shoulder Room (Front / Rear) (cu in.)	54.4 / 54.4	53.3 / 50.2	54.7 / 54.7	56.3 / 56.3
Storage Compartments - Rating / Rank	n/p	23.6% better than avg / tied for 1st (w/7)	15% worse than average / tied for 15 (w/2)	23.6% better than avg / tied for 1st (w/7)
VI. EXPERTS' CONSENSUS (****)
Average of Overall Rating / Rank	7% advantage to list price / #1	4.6% disadvantage to list price / 13th	5% disadvantage to list price / tied for 14th	4.5% disadvantage / 12th
VII. POPULARITY
Customer Satisfaction - Rating / Rank	80% worse than average / 20th	60% better than average / tied for 1st	20% worse than average / tied for 15th (w/2)	average / tied for 6th (w/8)
Fashionableness - Rating / Rank	13% less than average / tied for 14th	13% less than average / tied for 14th	27.5% less than average / tied for 20th	23.2% more than average / 2nd
1997 / 1998 Sales	not made / 28,582	67,489 / 64,990	130,041 / 146,298	63,627 / 59,889
1998 Sales - Rating / Rank	74.8% less than average / 20th	43.3% less than average / 12th	27.5% more tjhan average / 6th	47.8% less than average / 13th
Popularity Rank in its Price Range	3rd	2nd	1st	4th
Sales Trend - Rating / Rank	first year in production	3.7% decline / 15th	12.5% rise / 8th	5.9% decline / 17th
Status Symbol - Rating / Rank	54.5% lower than average / 20th	39.4% lower than average / tied for 18th	39.4% lower than average / tied for 18th	24.2% lower than avg / tied for 13th (w/4)
VIII. ECONOMY
Basic Warranty	36 months / 36,000 miles	36 months / 36,000 miles	36 months / 36,000 miles	36 months / 50,000 miles
Basic Warranty - Rating / Rank	5% less than average / tied for 5th (w/15)	5% less than average / tied for 5th (w/15)	5% less than average / tied for 5th (w/15)
Fuel Economy City / Highway mpg	19 / 23 (avg 21)	24 / 29 (avg 26.5)	21 / 25 (avg 23)	21 / 24 (avg 22.5)
Fuel Economy - Rating / Rank	5% better than average / 7th	32.5% better than average / 1st	15% better than average / tied for 3rd	12.5% better than average / 5th
True Fuel Economy (per weight) - Rating / Rank	18.5% worse than average / 20th	11.1% worse than average / tied for 18th	3.7% better than average / tied for 4th (w/5)	18.5% better than average / tied for 1st
Included Equipment - Rating / Rank	94.2% less than average / 18th	288.4%less than average / 20th	72.7% less than average / 16th	51% less than average / 15th
Overall Warranty - Rating / Rank	0.5% worse than average / 12th	13.9% better than average / tied for 3rd (w/2)	14.1% worse than avg / tied for 17th (W/2)	7.1% better than average / 6th
Per Mile Cost of Operation - Rating / Rank	51.9% better than average / tied for 3rd	1.3% better than average / tied for 10th (w/2)	24.1% worse than average / tied for 13th (w/2)	24.1% worse than average / tied for 13th (w/2)
Powertrain Warranty	60 months / 60,000 miles	60 months / 60,000 miles	36 months / 36,000 miles	60 months / 60,000 miles
Resale Value - Rating / Rank	8.3% worse than average / tied for 6th (w/11)	65.1% better than average / tied for 1st	45% worse than average / tied for 19th	8.3% worse than average / tied for 6th (w/11)
Roadside Assistance - Rating / Rank	8.7% better than average / tied for 4th (w/10)	8.7% better than average / tied for 4th (w/10)	8.7% better than average / tied for 4th (w/10)	34.8% worse than average / tied for 3rd (w/5)
Rust Warranty	60 months / 100,000 miles	60 months / unlimited mileage	60 months / 100,000 miles	72 months / 100,000 miles

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Kia Sportage 2wd 2dr conv.

Toyota RAV4 Soft Top 2wd 2dr

Jeep Cherokee S 2wd 2dr

Isuzu Rodeo S 2wd 4dr

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Group 2	Mitsubishi Montero Sport ES 2wd 4dr	Chevrolet Blazer 2wd 2dr	Honda CRV LX 2wd (front) 4dr	GMC Jimmy 2wd 2dr
Group 3	Ford Explorer Sport 2wd 2dr	Toyota 4-Runner 2wd 4dr	Chevrolet Tahoe 2wd 2dr	Nissan Pathfinder XE 2wd 4dr
Group 4	Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 2wd 4dr	Dodge Durango 2wd SLT 5.2 V8 4dr	Mercury Mountaineer 2wd 4dr	Ford Expedition 2wd XLT 4dr
Group 5	Oldsmobile Bravada	Lexus RX-300 2wd (front) 4dr	Mercedes ML320	Lincoln Navigator 2wd 4dr

Carvalu.com™ SCROLL DOWN COMPARISON CHART WITH ROUNDED DOLLAR FIGURES (*) Copyright 1988-2010 Tommy Vig --Group Two of Five
	Mitsubishi Montero Sport ES 2wd 4dr	Chevrolet Blazer 2wd 2dr	Honda CRV LX 2wd (front) 4dr	GMC Jimmy 2wd 2dr
Retail Price (MSRP)	$18,300	$18,500	$18,500	$18,500
Wholesale Price (Invoice)	$17,000	$16,700	$16,950	$16,770
Destination Charge	$460	$530	$420	$530
Dealer Hold Back (Approximate)	$370	$550	$370	$560
Value Per Professionals' Consensus (**) (+ / -)	$16,390=[-$1910]	$18,320=[-$180]	$18,970=+$470	$17,330=[-$1170]
"Honest" Base Price ™ (***) - Rating / Rank	$16,940 (7.5% disadv -$1,360) / 11th (w/2)	$17,640 (4.5% disadv -$860) / tied for 7th	$17,160 (7.5% disadv -$1,340) / 11th (w/2)	$17,610 (5% disadvantage -$890) / 9th
YOUR VALUE™ ~ see interactive WIP pie
TRUE VALUE™ ~ see interactive WIP pie
I. PERFORMANCE
0-60 mph acceleration (seconds)	12.3	8.7	10.6	8.7
Acceleration - Rating / Rank	23.5% slower than average / 19th	12.7% quicker than average / tied for 3rd	6.4% slower than average / 15th	12.7% quicker than average / teid for 3rd
All Wheel Drive	no	no	no	no
"Attitude"	More Truck-like	More Truck-like	More Truck-like	More Truck-like
Cylinders	4	6	4	6
Cylinders- Rating / Rank	29.8% less than average / tied for 14th (w/6)	5.3% more than average / tied for 5th (w/8)	29.8% less than average / tied for 14th (w/6)	5.3% more than average / tied for 5th (w/8)
Displacement in Cubic Inches (ci)	143	262	120	262
Displacement - Rating / Rank	33.9% smaller than average / 16th	21% larger than average / tied for 5th (w/2)	44.6% smaller than average / 20th	21% larger than average / tied for 5th (w/2)
Engine Location / Drive Wheels	front / rear	front / rear	front / rear	front / rear
Engine Type	2.4L I4	4.3L V6	2.0L I4	4.3L V6
EPA Classification	SPURP2WD	SPURP2WD	SPURP2WD	SPURP2WD
4-Wheel Drive	no	no	no	no
Fuel Delivery System	MPFI	SEFI	MPFI	SEFI
Ground Clearance (inches)	7.7	8.1	8.1	8.1
Handling and Driveability - Rating / Rank	19.7% below average / tied for 18th	9.2% better than average / 6th	20.5% better than average / 2nd	1.2% better than average / tied for 8th (w/2)
Horsepower	132	190	146	190
Horsepower - Rating / Rank	28.7% less than average / 16th	2.6 more than average / tied for 9th (w/2)	21.2% less than average / 15th	2.6 more than average / tied for 9th (w/2)
Maximum Allowable Weight	4,731 lbs.	4,450 lbs.	4,166 lbs.	4,450 lbs.
Maximum Allowable Weight Rating / Rank	6.4% less than average / 11th	12% less than average / tied for 14th	17.6% less than average / 17th	12% less than average / tied for 14th
Off Road Ability - Rating / Rank	5.1% better than average / tied for 9th (w/2)	13.3% below average / 12th	47.5% below average / tied for 20th (w/2)	40.1% better than average / tied for 3rd
Overall Performance - Rating / Rank	41.2% worse than avg / tied for 15th (w/5)	41.2% worse than avg / tied for 15th (w/5)	17.6% worst than average / tied for 5th (w/4)	41.2% worse than avg / tied for 15th (w/5)
Payload (lbs.)	1230	950	1500	932
Payload Rating / Rank	2.7% less than average / 9th	24.9% less than average / 16th	18.6% better than average / 7th	26.3% less than averrage / 17th
Reviewers' Recommendation - Rating / Rank	23% less than avg / tied for 16th	20% less than avg / tied for 12th (w/3)	12% more than avg / tied for 7th	20% less than avg / tied for 12th ( w/3)
Standard Transmission	5 speed manual	5 speed manual	4 speed automatic	5 speed manual
Steering	recirc	recirc.	rack & pinion	recirc.
Stroke	100	88.4	89	88.4
Suspension (Front / Rear)	independent / live	independent / live	independent / independent	independent / live
Top Speed	107 mph	115 mph	96 mph	115 mph
Top Speed-Rating / Rank	0.4% faster than average / 11th	4.9% faster than average / tied for 7th (w/2)	12.4% slower than average / 18th	4.9% faster than average / tied for 7th (w/2)
Torque	148 @ 2,750	250 @ 2,800	133 @ 4,500	250 @ 2800
Tow Capacity / Hauling (lbs.)	1,500	4,000	1,000	4,500
Tow Capacity / Hauling-Rating / Rank	57.7% less than average / tied for 18th	12.7% more than average / 9th	70.8% less than average / 20th	26.8% more than average / 8th
Trailering Equipment	no	yes	no	yes
Transmission Quality - Rating / Rank	13.7% worse than avg / tied for 13th (w/6)	13.7% worse than avg / tied for 13th (w/6)	0.7% better than average / tied for 9th (w/3)	0.7% better than average / tied for 9th (w/3)
Valves	16	12	16	12
Valves - Rating / Rank	3.2% better than average / teid for 4th (w/8)	22.6% less than average / tied for 13th (w/6)	3.2% better than average / tied for 4th (w/8)	22.6% less than average / tied for 4th (w/6)
Weight Distribution Front / Rear	52 / 48	54 / 46	56 / 44	54 / 46
II. RELIABILITY
Battery - Rating / Rank	582	525	405	525
Battery Amps	6.1% more than average / tied for 9th (w/2)	4.3% less than average / tied for 12th (w/3)	26.2% less than average / 18th	4.3% less than average / tied for 12th (w/3)
Cold Climate Package	no	no	no	no
Frequency of Repair - Rating / Rank	23.6% worse than average / tied for 17th	16.7% worse than average / 15th	4.2% better than average / tied for 11th	9.7% worse than average / 14th
General - Rating / Rankng	6% worse than avg / tied for 15th (w/4)	6% worse than avg / tied for 15th ( w/4)	11% better than avg / tied for 3rd	6% worse than avg / tied for 15th (w/4)
Number of Complaints - Rating / Rank	64.4% less (better) than avg / 6th	68.5% less (better) than avg / 5th	100% less (better) than avg / tied for 1st	43.8% less (better) than avg / 9th
Model Year of Production	8th	5th	3rd	5th
Recalls - Rank	tied for 1st (w/11) (no recalls)	tied for 1st (w/11) (no recalls)	tied for 1st (w/11) (no recalls)	tied for 1st (no recalls)
Reputation of Manufacturer - Rating / Rank	20% worse than average / tied for 18th	6.3% worse than average / tied for 6th (w/11)	9.4% better than average / 5th	6.3% worse than average / tied for 6th (w/11)
III. SAFETY
60 mph-0 Braking Distance (feet)	143	146	138	146
60 mph-0 Braking Distance - Rating / Rank	5.1% shorter (better) than average / 6th	3.1% shorter ( better) than avg. / tied for 8th	8.4% shorter (better) than avg. / tied for 3rd	3.1% shorter (better) than avg. / tied for 8th
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)	no	yes	no	yes
Auto Leveling Suspension System	n/p (not published)	n/p	n/p	n/p
Brakes (Front / Rear)	disc / drum	disc / disc	disc / drum	disc / disc
Brake Quality - Rating / Rank	4.8% worse than average / 14th	14.3% better than average / tied for 2nd (w/2)	4.8% better than average / 8th	14.3% better than average / tied for 2nd (w/3)
Bumper Strength	poor	poor	n/p	poor
Cargo Net	no	no	no	no
Curb Weight (lbs.)	3,510	3,531	3,126	3,536
Curb Weight Rank	14th	13th	17th	12th
Day / Night Rear View Mirror	yes	yes	yes	yes
Daylight Running Lights	no	yes	no	yes
Driver Air Bag		yes	yes	yes
Dual Note Horn	no	yes	no	yes
First Aid Kit	no	no	no	no
Fog Lights	no	no	no	no
Front, Back, & Side Visibility - Rating / Rank	15.4% better than average / tied for 1st (w/5)	27.9% worse than average / 19th	8.1% better than average / tied for 8th	71% worse than average / 20th
Global Position / Navigation System (GPS)	no	no	no	no
Halogen Headlights	no	no	yes	no
Height (inches)	67.5	64.9	65.9	64.7
Insurance Company Rating / Rank	84.4% worse than avg / tied for 20th (w/2)	21.9% worse than avg / tied for 9th (w/8)	56.3% better than average / tied for 1st (w/8)	84.4% worse than avg / tied for 20th (w/2)
Length (inches)	178.3	176.8	177.6	176.8
Maneuverability - Rating / Rank	25.9% worse than average / 17th	9.2% better than average / tied for 4th (w/7)	1.4% better than average / tied for 12th	9.2% better than average / tied for 4th (w/7)
NHTSA, etc. Frontal Crash Test Results-R/R	30.1% worse than average / tied for 20th	0.9% better than average / tied for 10th (w/2)	24.2% better than average / tied for 2nd	0.9% better than average / tied for 10th (w/2)
Occupant Injury Statistics Rating	n/p	12.1% worse than avg / tied for 13th (w/4)	12.1% worse than avg / tied for 13th (w/4)	12.1% worse than avg / tied for 13th (w/4)
Overall Size - Rating / Rank	2.5% smaller than average / 16th	2.8% smaller than average / 17th	2% smaller than average / 14th	2.4% smaller than average / 15th
Passenger Air Bag	yes	yes	yes	yes
Power Brakes	yes	yes	yes	yes
Reverse Sensing System	no	no	no	no
Road Holding Index	0.67	0.72	0.75	0.70
Road Holding Index - Rating / Rank	5.6% worse than average / 18th	1.4% better than avg./ tied for 6th	5.6% better than avg. / 3rd	1.4% worse than avg. / tied for 13th (w/3)
Side Air Bag	no	no	no	no
Side Crash Protect	no	yes	no	yes
Skid Plates	yes	no	no	no
Spare Tire Type	fullsize	fullsize	fullsize	fullsize
Stability Bars (Front/Rear) (inches)	1.22 / 1.02	1.30 / 0.91		1.30 / 0.91
Theft Deterrent System	no	yes	no	yes
Theft Frequency	very high	average	n/p	average
Tires	225 / 75 R 15	235 / 70 R 15	205 / 70 R 15	235 / 70 R 15
Tires Quality Rating / Rank	n/p	6.6% better than average / tied for 6th	3.1% worse than average / tied for 12th (w/5)	6.6% better than average / tied for 6th
Traction (Front / Rear)	155.9 / 56.5	55 / 54.6	60.4 / 60.4	55 / 54.6
Traction Control	n/p	no	n/p	no
Wheelbase (inches)	107.3	100.5	103.2	100.5
Width (inches)	66.7	67.8	68.9	67.8
IV. COMFORT
Air Cleaning	no	no	yes	no
Air Conditioning	no	yes	yes	yes
AM / FM Radio	yes	yes	yes	yes
Arm Rests	yes	yes	yes	yes
Automatic Climate Control	no	no	no	no
Automatic Headlights	no	yes	no	yes
Automatic Parking Brake Release	n/p	n/p	n/p	n/p
Automatic Seat Belts	no	no	no	no
Availability of Parts - Rating / Rank	76.2% worse than avg / 17th	103.5% better than avg / tied for 3rd (w/2)	54.8% worse than avg / 15th	103.5% better than avg / tied for 3rd (w/2)
Bucket Seats	yes	yes	yes	yes
Built In Cupholders	yes	yes	yes	yes
Cargo Tie Down Hooks	yes	yes	yes	yes
Cassette Player	no	yes	yes	yes
CD Player	yes	no	no	no
Chime Headlights On Warning	yes	yes	yes	yes
Chrome Grill	no	yes	no	yes
Console Operation - Rating / Rank	27.8% worse than avg / tied for 20th (w/2)	12.6% better than average / 2nd	4.7% better than average / tied for 6th (w/7)	8.3% better than average / tied for 3rd (w/2)
Contour - Rating / Rank	25.2% worse than avg / tied for 20th (w/2)	6.5% better than average / tied for 7th (w/10)	6.5% better than average / tied for 7th (w/10)	12.1% better than average / tied for 4th (w/2)
Cruise Control	no	no	yes	no
Dealership Experience - Rating / Rank	34% worse than avg / 18th	22% better than avg / 6th	22% worse than avg / 16th	23% better than avg / tied for 3rd (w/2)
Decor - Rating / Rank	1.4% worse than average / tied for 6th (w/11)	1.4% worse than average / tied for 6th (w/11)	15.5% worse than average / tied for 18th	15.5% worse than average / tied for 18th
Digital Clock	no	yes	yes	yes
Driver Side Express Window	no	no	yes	no
Driving Range - Rating / Rank	13.4% longer than average / 5th	3.9% shorter than average / tied for 9th	7.2% shorter than average / 16th	3.9% shorter than average / tied for 9th
Driving Range (miles)	448.5	380	367.2	380
Dual Temperature Air Conditioning	no	yes	yes	yes
Ease of Getting In & Out - Rating / Rank	28.3% worse than average / tied for 20th	10.3% worse than avg / tied for 12th (w/3)	7.6% better than average / tied for 6th (w/4)	28.3% worse than average / tied for 20th
Engine Heater	no	no	no	no
Environmental Concerns - Rating / Rank	15% better than average / tied for 3rd	average / tied for 10 (w/2)	20% better than average / 2nd	average / tied for 10th (w/2)
Ergonomics - Rating / Rank	28.5% worse than average / 20th	5.6% worse than average / 14th	9.9% worse than average / 16th	11.5% better than average / tied for 3rd
Fuel Capacity (gallons)	19.5	19	15.3	19
Glass Tint	yes	yes	yes	yes
Head Rests	yes	yes	yes	yes
Heated Seats	no	no	no	no
Heated Side Mirror	no	no	no	no
Illuminated Entry System	no	no	no	no
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors	no	no	no	no
Instrument Panel Layout & Quality - Rating / Rank	30.8% worse than average / 20th	3.1% worse than average / tied for 12th (w2)	3.8% better than average / tied for 7th (w/2)	24.6% better than average / tied for 1st
Interior & Exterior Noise - Rating / Rank	53.1% noisier than average / tied for 20th	1.5% noisier than average / 11th	10.9% noisier than avg / tied for 13th (w/2)	15.6% noiser than average / 17th
Keyless Entry	no	yes	no	no
Leather Seats / Upholstery	no	no	no	no
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	no	no	no	no
Luggage Rack	no	yes	no	yes
Sunroof / Moonroof	no	no	no	no
Map Lights	yes	no	yes	no
Map Pockets	yes	yes	yes	yes
Memory System for Seats, Mirrors, Radio, etc.	no	no	no	no
Number Of Dealerships	502	4,300	956	4,300
Number Of Dealerships Rating / Rank	76.2% less than average / 17th	103.5% more than avg / tied for 3rd (w/2)	54.8% less than average / 15th	103.5% more than avg / tied for 3rd (w/2)
Percent of All Dealerships	2.2%	18.7%	4.2%	18.7%
Power Accessory Outlet(s)	yes	yes	yes	yes
Power Adjustable Pedals with Memory	no	no	no	no
Power Antenna	no	no	no	no
Power Door Locks	no	no	yes	no
Power Lumbar Support	no	no	no	no
Power Mirrors	no	yes	yes	yes
Power Seats	no	no	no	no
Power Steering	yes	yes	yes	yes
Power Steering Cooler	no	no	no	no
Power Trunk / Hood / Gas Cap	no	no	yes	no
Power Windows	no	no	yes	no
Rear Audio Controls & Headphone Jacks	no	no	no	no
Rear Defogger	yes	yes	yes	yes
Rear Seat Ventilation	no	no	yes	no
Rear Wiper / Washer	yes	yes	yes	yes
Ride Quality - Rating / Rank	37.3% worse than average / 20th	0.3% better than average / tied for 9th (w/2)	4.7% worse than average / tied for 12	12% better than average / 7th
Running Boards	no	no	no	no
Sliding Rear Window	no	no	no	no
Sound System Quality - Rating / Rank	18.7% better than average / tied for 2nd (w/4)	25.8% worse than avg / tied for 16th (w/3)	40.7% worse than average / 20th	25.8% worse than avg / tied for 16th (w/3)
Spare Tire Cover	no	no	yes	no
Telephone	no	no	no	no
Tilt / Telescopic Steering	yes	yes	yes	yes
Trunk Cargo Organizer	no	no	no	no
Turning Cycle - Curb to Curb	40.7	34.8	34.8	34.8
Turning Cycle - Rating / Rank	9.1% worse than average / 19th	6.7% better than avg / tied for 3rd (w/3)	6.7% better than avg / tied for 3rd (w/3)	6.7% better than avg / tied for 3rd (w/3)
Two-tone Paint	no	no	no	no
Universal Garage Door Opener	no	no	no	no
Variable Assist Steering	no	yes	no	yes
Wheels	steel	alloy	steel	alloy
White Design Tires	no	no	no	no
Wood Interior Trim	no	no	no	no
V. ROOMINESS
Cargo Volume - Rating / Rank	2.1% bigger than average / 10th	13.5% smaller than average / 17th	13.2% smaller than average / 16th	13.5% smaller than average / 17th
Cargo Volume (cubic feet)	79	66.9	67.2	66.9
Driver / Passenger Room - Rate / Rank	15.2% worse than average / tied for 18th	14.7% worse than average / tied for 16th	9.8% worse than average / 15th	14.7% worse than average / tied for 16th
Head Room (Front / Rear) (cu in.)	38.9 / 37.3	39.6 / 38.3	40.5 / 39.2	39.6 / 38.3
Hip Room (Front / Rear) (cu in.)	53.1 / 50.8	52 / 40.5	53.4 / 50.7	52 / 40.4
Leg Room (Front / Rear) (cu in.)	42.8 / 33.5	42.4 / 35.6	41.5 / 36.7	42.4 / 35.6
Passenger Number (Seating)	5	5	5	5
Passenger Number Rating / Rank	5.7% less than average / tied for 4th (w/14)	5.7% less than average / tied for 4th (w/14)	5.7% less than average / tied for 4th (w/14)	5.7% less than average / tied for 4th (w/14)
Rear Folding Seats	yes	yes	yes	yes
Shoulder Room (Front / Rear) (cu in.)	55.5 / 55.5	57.7 / 55.6	53.4 / 50.7	57.7 / 55.6
Storage Compartments-Rating/Rank	n/p	15% worse than average / tied for 15 (w/2)	23.6% better than avg / tied for 1st (w/7)	15% worse than average / tied for 15 (w/2)
VI. EXPERTS' CONSENSUS (****)
Average of Overall Rating / Rank	10.4% disadvantage to list price / 20th	1% disadvantage to list price / 7th	2.5% advantage to list price / 3rd	6.3% disadvantage to list price / 16th
VII. POPULARITY
Customer Satisfaction - Rating / Rank	20% better than average / 5th	20% worse than average / tied for 15th (w/2)	average / tied for 6th (w/8)	20% worse than average / tied for 15th (w/2)
Fashionableness - Rating / Rank	8.7% more than average / tied for 6th (w/3)	8.7% more than average / tied for 6th (w/3)	13% less than average / tied for 14th (w/3)	8.7% more than average / tied for 6th (w/3)
1997 / 1998 Sales	31,659 / 38,439	219,710 / 219,710	128,496 / 100,582	75,817 / 72,301
1998 Sales - Rating / Rank	66.5% less than average / 17th	91.5% more than average / 4th	12.3% less than average / 9th	37% less than average / 10th
Popularity Rank in its Price Range	5th	1st	2nd	3rd
Sales Trend - Rating / Rank	21.4% rise / 7th	0.8% decline / 14th	50.7% rise / 6th	4.6% decline / 18th
Status Symbol - Rating / Rank	24.2% lower than avg / tied for 13th (w/4)	24.2% lower than avg / tied for 13th (w/4)	24.2% lower than avg / tied for 13th (w/4)	24.2% lower than avg / tied for 13th (w/4)
VIII. ECONOMY
Basic Warranty	36 months / 36,000 miles	36 months / 36,000 miles	36 months / 36,000 miles	36 months / 36,000 miles
Basic Warranty - Rating / Rank	5% less than average / tied for 5th (w/15)	5% less than average / tied for 5th (w/15)	5% less than average / tied for 5th (w/15)	5% less than average / tied for 5th (w/15)
Fuel Economy City / Highway mpg	22 / 24 (avg 23)	17 / 23 (avg 20)	23 / 25 (avg 24)	17 / 23 (avg 20)
Fuel Economy - Rating / Rank	15% better than average / tied for 3rd	average / tied for 10th (w/2)	20% better than average / 2nd	average / tied for 10th (w/2)
True Fuel Economy (per weight) - Rating / Rank	18.5% better than average / tied for 1st	3.7% worse than average / tied for 10th (w/7)	3.7% better than average / tied for 4th (w/5)	3.7% worse than average / tied for 10th (w/7)
Included Equipment - Rating / Rank	7.9% less than average / tied for 11th (w/2)	35.3% more than average / tied for 7th	7.9% less than average / tied for 11th (w/2)	28.1% more than average / 9th
Overall Warranty - Rating / Rank	6.3% better than average / 7th	10.7% worse than avg / tied for 13th (w/3)	0.3% better than average / tied for 8th (w/3)	10.7% worse than avg / tied for 13th (w/3)
Per Mile Cost of Operation - Rating / Rank	49.4% worse than average / tied for 16th	26.6% better than average / tied for 5th (w/4)	49.4% worse than average / tied for 16th	26.6% better than average / tied for 5th (w/4)
Powertrain Warranty	60 months / 60,000 miles	36 months / 36,000 miles	36 months / 36,000 miles	36 months / 36,000 miles
Resale Value - Rating / Rank	8.3% worse than average / tied for 6th (w/11)	26.6% worse than average / 18th	8.3% worse than average / tied for 6th (w/11)	45% worse than average / tied for 19th
Roadside Assistance - Rating / Rank	34.8% worse than average / tied for 3rd (w/5)	34.8% worse than average / tied for 3rd (w/5)	34.8% worse than average / tied for 3rd (w/5)	8.7% better than average / tied for 4th (w/10)
Rust Warranty	84 months / 100,000 miles	72 months / 100,000 miles	60 months / unlimited mileage	72 months / 100,000 miles

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Group 3	Ford Explorer Sport 2wd 2dr	Toyota 4-Runner 2wd 4dr	Chevrolet Tahoe 2wd 2dr	Nissan Pathfinder XE 2wd 4dr
Group 4	Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 2wd 4dr	Dodge Durango 2wd SLT 5.2 V8 4dr	Mercury Mountaineer 2wd 4dr	Ford Expedition 2wd XLT 4dr
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	Ford Explorer Sport 2wd 2dr	Toyota 4-Runner 2wd 4dr	Chevrolet Tahoe 2wd 2dr	Nissan Pathfinder XE 2wd 4dr
Retail Price (MSRP)	$20,000	$21,000	$24,000	$24,100
Wholesale Price (Invoice)	$18,270	$18,360	$21,000	$21,950
Destination Charge	$520	$420	$640	$520
Dealer Hold Back (Approximate)	$600	$370	$720	$770
Value Per Professionals' Consensus (**) (+ / -)	$21,290=+$1290	$20,460=[-$540]	23,700=[-$300]	$21, 960=[-$2140]
"Honest" Base Price ™ (***) - Rating / Rank	$20,870 (4% advantage +$870) / tied for 2nd	$16,680 (20.5% disadvantage -$4,320) / 19th	$24,980 (4% advantage +$980) / tied for 2nd	$21,010 (13% disadvantage -$3,090) / 18th
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I. PERFORMANCE
0-60 mph aAcceleration (seconds)	8.8	12.2	7.8	9.8
Acceleration - Rating / Rank	12% quicker than average / 5th	22.5% slower than average / 18th	21.7% quicker than average / 1st	1.6% quicker than average / 11th
All Wheel Drive	no	no	no	no
"Attitude"	More Truck-like	More Truck-like	More Truck-like	More Truck-like
Cylinders	6	4	8	6
Cylinders- Rating / Rank	5.3% more than average / tied for 5th (w/8)	29.8% less than average / tied for 14th (w/6)	40.4% more than average / tied for 1st (w/3)	5.3% more than average / tied for 5th (w/8)
Displacement in Cubic Inches (ci)	245	164	350	200
Displacement - Rating / Rank	13.2% larger than average / tied for 8th	24.2% smaller than average / 14th	61.7% larger than average / 1st	7.6% smaller than average / 11th
Engine Location / Drive Wheels	front / rear	front / rear	front / rear	front / rear
Engine Type	4.0 L V6	2.7 L I4	5.7L V8	3.3L V6
EPA Classification	SPURP2WD	SPURP2WD	SPURP2WD	SPURP2WD
4-Wheel Drive	no	no	no	no
Fuel Delivery System	SEFI	SEFI	SEFI	SEFI
Ground Clearance (inches)	6.7	9.8	7.2	7.5
Handling and Driveability - Rating / Rank	5% below average / tied for 12th (w/2)	24.5% below average / 20th	0.4% below average / 11th	15.7% better than average / tied for 3rd
Horsepower	160	150	255	168
Horsepower - Rating / Rank	13.6% less than average / 13th	19% less than average / 14th	37.7% more than average / 2nd	9.3% less than average / 12th
Maximum Allowable Weight	4,425 lbs.	5,250 lbs.	6,100 lbs.	3,700 lbs.
Maximum Allowable Weight Rating / Rank	12.5% less than average / 16th	3.8% more than average / 8th	20.6% more than average / 3rd	26.8% less than average / 19th
Off Road Ability - Rating / Rank	38.7% below average / tied for 16th	57.6% better than average / tied for 1st	21.2% below average / 14th	47.5% below average / tied for 20th (w/2)
Overall Performance - Rating / Rank	37.3% better than average / tied for 3rd	17.6% better than average / tied for 5th (w/4)	41.2% worse than avg / tied for 15th (w/5)	21.6% worse than average / tied for 13th
Payload (lbs.)	750	1810	1590	900
Payload Rating / Rank	40.7% less than average / 20th	43.2% more than averrage / 1st	25.8% more than average / 6th	28.8% less than average / 18th
Reviewers' Recommendation - Rating / Rank	28% more than avg / tied for 3rd	12% more than avg / tied for 6th w/2	26% less than avg / 18th	9% more than avg / 9th
Standard Transmission	5 speed manual	4 speed automatic	4 speed automatic	5 speed manual
Steering	rack & pinion	rack & pinion	recirc	rack & pinion
Stroke	84.3	95	88.4	83
Suspension (Front / Rear)	independent / live	independent / live	independent / live	independent / live
Top Speed	106 mph	105 mph	117 mph	103 mph
Top Speed-Rating / Rank	3.3% slower than average / 14th	4.2% slower than avg / 15th	6.8% faster than average / tied for 4th (w/2)	6% slower than average / 16th
Torque	225 @ 2,750	117 @ 4,000	330 @ 2,800	196 @ 2,800
Tow Capacity / Hauling (lbs.)	2,000	3,500	5,000	3,500
Tow Capacity / Hauling-Rating / Rank	43.7% less than average / tied for 14th (w/3)	1.4% less than average / tied for 10th (w/2)	40.8% more than average / tied for 4th (w/2)	1.4% less than average / tied for 10th (w/2)
Trailering Equipment	no	no	yes	no
Transmission Quality - Rating / Rank	15.1% better than average / tied for 1st (w/7)	15.1% better than average / tied for 1st (w/7)	15.1% better than average / tied for 1st (w/7)	13.7% worse than avg / tied for 13th (w/6)
Valves	12	16	16	12
Valves - Rating / Rank	22.6% less than average/ tied for 13th (w/6)	3.2% more than average / tied for 4th (w/8)	3.2% more than average / tied for 4th (w/2)	22.6% less than average / tied for 13th (w/6)
Weight Distribution Front / Rear	52 / 48	53 / 47	53 / 47	53 / 47
II. RELIABILITY
Battery - Rating / Rank	18.5% better than avg / tied for 1st (w/3)	6.1% better than average / tied for 9th (w/2)	9.4% better than average / tied for 6th (w/2)	4.3% less than average / tied for 12th (w/3)
Battery Amps	650	582	600	525
Cold Climate Package	no	no	no	no
Frequency of Repair - Rating / Rank	4.2% better than average / tied for 11th	25% better than average / 2nd	5.6% better than average / tied for 9th	11.1% better than average / tied for 4th (w/3)
General Rating / Rank	8% better than avg / tied for 5th	8% better than avg / tied for 5th	6% worse than avg / tied for 15th w/4	2% better than avg / tied for 7th
Number of Complaints - Rating / Rank	42.5% less (better) than avg / 10th	76.7% less (better) than avg / 9th	95.9% more (worse) than avg / 17th	79.5% less (better) than avg / 3rd
Model Year of Production	5th	4th	n/p (not published)	4th
Recalls - Rank	14th	tied for 1st (w/11) (no recalls)	tied for 1st (w/11) (no recalls)	tied for 1st (w/11) (no recalls)
Reputation of Manufacturer - Rating / Rank	6.3% worse than average / tied for 6th (w/11)	25% better than average / tied for 3rd	6.3% worse than average / tied for 6th (w/11)	6.3% worse than average / tied for 6th (w/11)
III. SAFETY
60 mph-0 Braking Distance (feet)	180	150	148	154
60 mph-0 Braking Distance - Rating / Rank	19.4% below average / 19th	0.5% better than average / 13th	1.8% better than average / 11th	2.2% worse than average / 14th
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)	yes	no	yes	yes
Auto Leveling Suspension System	no	no	no	no
Brakes (Front / Rear)	disc / disc	disc / drum	disc / drum	disc / disc
Brake Quality - Rating / Rank	13% better than average / tied for 4th	1% worse than average / 12th	18.1% worse than average / tied for 16th	2.9% better than average / 9th
Bumper Strength	poor	poor	n/p	n/p
Cargo Net	no	no	no	yes
Curb Weight (lbs.)	3,675	3,440	4,525	3,700
Curb Weight Rank	11th	16th	3rd	9th
Day / Night Rear View Mirror	yes	no	yes	no
Daylight Running Lights	no	no	yes	no
Driver Air Bag	yes	yes	yes	yes
Dual Note Horn	yes	no	no	no
First Aid Kit	no	no	no	no
Fog Lights	no	no	no	no
Front, Back, & Side Visibility - Rating / Rank	6% below average / 17th	15.4% better than average / tied for 1st (w/5)	15.4% better than average / tied for 1st (w/5)	11% better than average / 7th
Global Position / Navigation System (GPS)	no	no	no	no
Halogen Headlights	yes	yes	yes	yes
Height (inches)	67.1	67.5	71.4	67.1
Insurance Company Rating / Rank	56.3% better than average/tied for 1st (w/7)	84.4% worse than avg / tied for 20th (w/2)	56.3% better than averrage / tied for 1st (w/6)	21.9% worse than average / tied for 9th (w/8)
Length (inches)	180.8	183.2	188	178.3
Maneuverability - Rating / Rank	1.4% better than average / tied for 12th	45.4% worse than average / 20th	6.4% worse than average / tied for 14th	24.9% better than average / tied for 2nd
NHTSA, etc. Frontal Crash Test Results-R/R	8.7% better than average / tied for 4th (w/5)	24.2% better than average / tied for 2nd	8.7% better than average / tied for 4th (w/5)	22.4% worse than avg / tied for 16th (w/2)
Occupant Injury Statistics Rating	23% better than average / tied for 4th	29.7% worse than average / 18th	58.2% better than avg / tied for 1st (w/2)	12.1% worse than avg / tied for 13th (w/4)
Overall Size - Rating / Rank	0.2% smaller than average / 8th	0.5% smaller than average / 10th	5.4% bigger than average / 3rd	1.4% smaller than average / 12th
Passenger Air Bag	yes	yes	yes	yes
Power Brakes	yes	yes	yes	yes
Reverse Sensing System	no	no	no	no
Road Holding Index	0.72	n/p	0.76	0.68
Road Holding Index - Rating / Rank	1.4% better than average / 6th	n/p	7% better than average / 2nd	4.2% worse than average / 17th
Side Air Bag	no	no	no	no
Side Crash Protect	yes	yes	yes	yes
Skid Plates	no	no	no	no
Spare Tire Type	fullsize	fullsize	fullsize	fullsize
Stability Bars (Front/Rear) (inches)	1.34 / 0.77	1.02 / 0.75	1.25 / n/p	1.06 / 0.59
Theft Deterrent System	yes	no	yes	yes
Theft Frequency	average	high	average	very high
Tires	235 / 75 R 15	225 / 75 R 15	235 / 75 R 15	235 / 70 R 15
Tires Quality Rating / Rank	3.1% below the average / tied for 12th (w/5)	16.3% better than average / (w/3)	n/p	41.9% worse than average / 20th
Traction (Front / Rear)	58.5 / 58.5	59.3 / 58.9	63.6 / 63.6	58.3 / 58.5
Traction Control	no	no	no	no
Wheelbase (inches)	101.7	105.3	111.5	106.3
Width (inches)	70.2	66.5	77.1	68.7
IV. COMFORT
Air Cleaning	no	no	no	no
Air Conditioning	yes	no	no	yes
AM / FM Radio	yes	yes	yes	yes
Arm Rests	yes	yes	yes	yes
Automatic Climate Control	no	no	no	no
Automatic Headlights	no	yes	no	no
Automatic Parking Brake Release	n/p	n/p	n/p	n/p
Automatic Seat Belts	no	no	no	no
Availability of Parts - Rating / Rank	111.9% better than the avg / tied for 1st	43.5% better than average / tied for 12th	103.5% better than avg / tied for 3rd (w/2)	47.9% worse than avg / 14th
Bucket Seats	yes	yes	yes	yes
Built In Cupholders	yes	yes	yes	yes
Cargo Tie Down Hooks	yes	yes	yes	yes
Cassette Player	yes	no	no	yes
CD Player	no	no	no	yes
Chime Headlights On Warning	yes	yes	yes	yes
Chrome Grill	no	yes	no	no
Console Operation - Rating / Rank	8.3% better than average / tied for 3rd (w/2)	4.7% better than average / tied for 6th (w/7)	8.3% better than average / tied for 3rd (w/2)	4% better than average / tied for 14th
Contour - Rating / Rank	6.5% below average / tied for 7th (w/10)	6.5% below average / tied for 7th (w/10)	6.5% below average / tied for 7th (w/10)	25.2% worse than avg / tied for 20th (w/2)
Cruise Control	no	no	no	no
Dealership Experience- Rating / Rank	16% better than average / tied for 9th	37% worse than average / tied for 20th	22% better than average / tied for 6th	30% worse than average / 17th
Decor - Rating / Rank	1.4% worse than average / tied for 6th (w/11)	12.7% better than average / tied for 2nd (w/3)	1.4% worse than average / tied for 6th (w/11)	1.4% worse than average / tied for 6th (w/11)
Digital Clock	yes	no	no	yes
Driver Side Express Window	yes	no	no	no
Driving Range - Rating / Rank	9.3% shorter the average / 18th	4.1% shorter than average / tied for 12th	21.3% longer than average / 1st	4% shorter than average / 11th
Driving Range (miles)	358.8	379.3	480	379.8
Dual Temperature Air Conditioning	yes	no	no	yes
Ease of Getting In & Out - Rating / Rank	7.6 % better than average / tied for 6th (w/4)	7.6 % better than average / tied for 6th (w/4)	16.6% better than average / tied for 4th	10.3% worse than avg / tied for 12th (w/3)
Engine Heater	no	no	no	no
Environmental Concerns - Rating / Rank	2.5 % better than average / tied for 8th	2.5 % better than average / tied for 8th	20% worse than average / 18th	10% worse than average / tied for 15th
Ergonomics - Rating / Rank	2.9 % better than average / 12th	2.8% worse than average / 13th	11.5% better than average / 3rd	8.6% better than average / tied for 5th (w/2)
Fuel Capacity (gallons)	17.5	18.5	30	21
Glass Tint	yes	yes	yes	yes
Head Rests	yes	yes	yes	yes
Heated Seats	no	no	no	no
Heated Side Mirror	no	no	no	no
Illuminated Entry System	yes	no	yes	no
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors	yes	no	no	no
Instrument Panel Layout & Quality - Rating / Rank	10.7% better than average / tied for 4th	17% worse than average / tied for 17th	24.6% better than average / tied for 1st	6.6% worse than average / tied for 15th
Interior & Exterior Noise - Rating / Rank	10.9% noisier than avg. / tied for 13th (w/2)	11.8% noisier than average / 16th	40.7% quieter than average / 1st	0.6% noiser than average / 10th
Keyless Entry	yes	no	no	no
Leather Seats / Upholstery	no	no	no	no
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	yes	no	no	no
Luggage Rack	yes
Map Lights	yes	no	yes	yes
Map Pockets	yes	yes	yes	yes
Memory System for Seats, Mirrors, Radio, etc.	no	no	no	no
Number Of Dealerships	4,477	1,194	4,300	1,100
Number Of Dealerships Rating / Rank	111.9% more than average / tied for 1st	43.5% less than average / tied for 12th	103.5% more than avg / tied for 3rd (w/2)	47.9% less than average / 14th
Percent of All Dealerships	19.5%	5.2%	18.7%	4.8%
Power Accessory Outlet(s)	yes	yes	yes	yes
Power Adjustable Pedals with Memory	no	no	no	no
Power Antenna	no	no	no	no
Power Door Locks	yes	no	yes	yes
Power Lumbar Support	no	no	no	no
Power Mirrors	yes	no	yes	yes
Power Seats	no	no	no	no
Power Steering	yes	yes	yes	yes
Power Steering Cooler	no	no	no	no
Power Trunk / Hood / Gas Cap	yes	yes	no	yes
Power Windows	yes	no	no	yes
Rear Audio Controls & Headphone Jacks	no	no	no	no
Rear Defogger	yes	yes	no	yes
Rear Seat Ventilation	no	no	yes	no
Rear Wiper / Washer	yes	yes	yes	yes
Ride Quality - Rating / Rank	11.4 % below average / tied for 14th	3.2% better than average / 8th	14.3% worse than average / 16th	0.3% better than average / tied for 9th (w/2)
Running Boards	no	no	no	no
Sliding Rear Window	no	yes	no	no
Sound System Quality - Rating / Rank	23.5% better than average / tied for 2nd (w/4)	25.8% worse than avg / tied for 16th (w/3)	n/p	33.5% better than average / 1st
Spare Tire Cover	no	no	no	no
Sunroof / Moonroof	no	no	no	no
Telephone	no	no	no	no
Tilt / Telescopic Steering	yes	no	yes	yes
Trunk Cargo Organizer	no	no	no	no
Turning Cycle - Curb to Curb	34.7	38.1	38.1	35.4
Turning Cycle - Rating / Rank	7% better than average / 2nd	2.1% worse than average / tied for 12th	2.1% worse than average / tied for 12th	5.1% better than average / 7th
Two-tone Paint	no	no	no	no
Universal Garage Door Opener	no	no	no	no
Variable Assist Steering	no	no	yes	no
Wheels	alloy	steel	steel	chrome
White Design Tires	no	no	no	no
Wood Interior Trim	no	no	no	no
V. ROOMINESS
Cargo Volume - Rating / Rank	7.6 % bigger than average / tied for 4th (w/3)	3.1% bigger than average / 9th	28.4% bigger than average / 3rd	9.9% bigger than average / 6th
Cargo Volume (cubic feet)	69.4	79.8	99.4	85
Driver/Passenger Room-Rate/Rank	3.2 % bigger than avg / 8th	1.4% bigger than average / tied for 9th	15.5% bigger than average / 3rd	1% worse than average / 12th
Head Room (Front / Rear) (cu in.)	39.3 / 39.3	39.3 / 38.7	39.9 / 37.8	39.5 / 37.5
Hip Room (Front / Rear) (cu in.)	51.4 / 43.6	49.8 / 51.3	60 / 60.7	54.1 / 51.5
Leg Room (Front / Rear) (cu in.)	42.4 / 34.5	42.6 / 35	41.9 / 36.4	41.7 / 31.8
Passenger Number (Seating)	4	5	5	5
Passenger Number Rating / Rank	24.5% less than average / tied for 20th	5.7% less than average / tied for 4th (w/14)	5.7% less than average / tied for 4th (w/14)	5.7% less than average / tied for 4th (w/14)
Rear Folding Seats	yes	yes	yes	yes
Shoulder Room (Front / Rear) (cu in.)	56.7 / 58	53.6 / 53.3	65.4 / 66	56.6 / 56.4
Storage Compartments-Rating/Rank	69.1% less than the average/20th	23.6% better than avg / tied for 1st (w/7)	n/p	7.3% worse than average / 14th
VI. EXPERTS' CONSENSUS (****)
Average of Overall Rating / Rank	6.5% adv. to list price / 2nd	2.6% disadv. to list price / 11th	1.3% disadv. to list price / tied for 9th	8.9% disadv. to list price / 18th
VII. POPULARITY
Customer Satisfaction - Rating / Rank	40% better than average / tied for 3rd	60% better than average / tied for 1st	average / tied for 6th (w/8)	40% better than average / tied for 3rd
Fashionableness - Rating / Rank	1.4% more than avg / tied for 10th (w/2)	13% less than average / tied for 14th (w/3)	27.5% less than average / tied for 20th	1.4% more than avg / tied for 10th (w/2)
1997 / 1998 Sales	338,852 / 431488	128,496 / 118,484	133,235 / 133,235	73,365 / 68,003
1998 Sales - Rating / Rank	276.2% more than the average / 1st	3.3% more than average / 8th	16.1% more than average / 7th	40.7% less than average / 11th
Popularity Rank in its Price Range	1st	2nd	3rd	4th
Sales Trend - Rating / Rank	12.4% rise / 9th	7.8% decline / 19th	7.3% rise / 10th	7.3% decline / 18th
Status Symbol - Rating / Rank	9.1% lower than average / tied for 11th	9.1% lower than average / tied for 11th	6.1% higher than avg / tied for 7th (w/3)	6.1% higher than avg / tied for 7th (w/3)
VIII. ECONOMY
Basic Warranty	36 months / 36,000 miles	36 months / 36,000 miles	36 months / 36,000 miles	36 months / 36,000 miles
Basic Warranty - Rating / Rank	5% below the average / tied for 5th (w/15)	5% below the average / tied for 5th (w/15)	5% below the average / tied for 5th (w/15)	5% below the average / tied for 5th (w/15)
Fuel Economy City / Highway mpg	18 / 23 (avg 20.5)	18 / 25 (avg 21.5)	14 / 18 (avg 16)	17 / 19 (avg 18)
Fuel Economy - Rating / Rank	2.5 % better than average / tied for 8th	2.5 % better than average / tied for 8th	20% worse than average / 18th	10% worse than average / tied for 15th
True Fuel Economy (per weight) - Rating / Rank	3.7% better than average / tied for 4th (w/5)	3.7% worse than average / tied for 10th (w/7)	3.7% worse than average / tied for 10th (w/7)	11.1% worse than average / tied for 18th
Included Equipment - Rating / Rank	158% more than average / 2nd	195% less than average / 19th	157.6% more than average / 3rd	87.1% less than average / 17th
Overall Warranty - Rating / Rank	0.3% better than average / tied for 8th (w/3)	13.9% better than average / tied for 3rd (w/2)	10.7% worse than avg / tied for 13th (w/3)	13.9% better than average / tied for 3rd (w/2)
Per Mile Cost of Operation - Rating / Rank	77.2% better than average / tied for 1st	1.3% better than average / tied for 10th (w/2)	26.6% better than average / tied for 5th (w/4)	1.3% better than average / tied for 10th (w/2)
Powertrain Warranty	36 months / 36,000 miles	60 months / 60,000 miles	36 months / 36,000 miles	60 months / 60,000 miles
Resale Value - Rating / Rank	28.4% better than average / tied for 3rd (w/2)	65.1% better than average / tied for 1st	28.4% better than average / tied for 3rd (w/2)	28.4% better than average / tied for 3rd (w/2)
Roadside Assistance - Rating / Rank	8.7% better than average / tied for 4th (w/10)	8.7% better than average / tied for 4th (w/10)	34.8% worse than average / tied for 3rd (w/5)	34.8% worse than average / tied for 3rd (w/5)
Rust Warranty	60 months / unlimited mileage	60 months / unlimited mileage	72 months / 100,000 miles	60 months / unlimited mileage

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Group 4	Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 2wd 4dr	Dodge Durango 2wd SLT 5.2 V8 4dr	Mercury Mountaineer 2wd 4dr	Ford Expedition 2wd XLT 4dr
Group 5	Oldsmobile Bravada	Lexus RX-300 2wd (front) 4dr	Mercedes ML320	Lincoln Navigator 2wd 4dr

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	Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 2wd 4dr	Dodge Durango 2wd SLT 5.2 V8 4dr	Mercury Mountaineer 2wd 4dr	Ford Expedition 2wd XLT 4dr
Retail Price (MSRP)	$26,000	$26,000	$27,100	$29,400
Wholesale Price (Invoice)	$23,500	$23,530	$24,540	$26,700
Destination Charge	$525	$525	$525	$640
Dealer Hold Back (Approximate)	$780	$780	$810	$880
Value Per Professionals' Consensus (**) (+ / -)	$25,750=[-$250]	$26,200=+$200	$24,950 = [-$2,150]	$29,050 = [-$350]
"Honest" Base Price ™ (***) - Rating / Rank	$23,960 (7.5% disadv -$2,040) / 11th (w/2)	$25,870 (0.5% disadvantage -%130) / 5th	$26,350 (3% disadvantage -$750) / 6th	$29,415 (0.05% advantage +$15) / 4th
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I. PERFORMANCE
0-60 Acceleration (seconds)	9.2	9.0	8.5	10.5
Acceleration - Rating / Rank	7.6% quicker than average / 9th	9.6% quicker than average / tied for 6th	14.7% quicker than average / 2nd	5.4% slower than average / 14th
All Wheel Drive	no	no	no	no
"Attitude"	More Truck-like	More Truck-like	More Truck-like	More Truck-like
Cylinders	6	8	6	8
Cylinders- Rating / Rank	5.3% more than average / tied for 5th (w/8)	40.4% more than average / tied for 1st (w/3)	5.3% more than average / tied for 5th (w/8)	40.4% more than average / tied for 1st (w/3)
Displacement in Cubic Inches (ci)	242	318	245	281
Displacement - Rating / Rank	11.8% larger than average / 10th	46.9% larger than average / 3rd	13.2% larger than average / tied for 8th	29.8% larger than average / 4th
Engine Location / Drive Wheels	front / rear	front / rear	front / rear	front / rear
Engine Type	4.0L I6	5.2L V8	4.0L V6	4.6L V8
EPA Classification	SPURP2WD	SPURP2WD	SPURP2WD	SPURP2WD
4-Wheel Drive	no	no	no	no
Fuel Delivery System	SEFI	SEFI	SEFI	SEFI
Ground Clearance (inches)	8.9	7.9	6.7	7.5
Handling and Driveability - Rating / Rank	10.8% better than average / 5th	19.7% below average / tied for 18th	5.2% below average / tied for 12th (w/3)	6.6% better than average / 7th
Horsepower	195	230	210	240
Horsepower - Rating / Rank	5.3% more than average / 8th	24.2% more than average / 4th	13.4% more than average / 7th	29.6% more than average / 3rd
Maximum Allowable Weight	5,150 lbs.	6,050 lbs.	5580 lbs.	7,000 lbs.
Maximum Allowable Weight Rating / Rank	1.9% more than average / 9th	19.7% more than average / 4th	10.4% more than average / 6th	38.4% more than average / 1st
Off Road Ability - Rating / Rank	57.6% better than average / tied for 1st	22.6% better than average / tied for 5th (w/3)	29.9% below average / 15th	5.1% better than average / tied for 9th (w/2)
Overall Performance - Rating / Rank	17.6% better than average / tied for 5th (w/4)	41.2% worse than avg / tied for 15th (w/5)	17.6% better than average / tied for 5th (w/4)	2% worse than average / tied for 10th (w/2)
Payload (lbs.)	1150	1656	1100	1800
Payload Rating / Rank	9% less than average / 12th	30% more than average / 5th	13% less than average / 13th	42.4% more than average / tied for 2nd
Reviewers' Recommendation - Rating / Rank	7% more than avg / 10th	36% less than avg / 20th	20% more than avg / 5th	12% more than avg / tied for 6th (w/2)
Standard Transmission	4 speed automatic	4 speed automatic	5 speed automatic	4 speed automatic
Steering	recirc.	rack & pinion	rack & pinion	recirc.
Stroke	86.7	84.1	84.3	90
Suspension (Front / Rear)	live / live	independent / live	independent / live	independent / independent
Top Speed	118mph	120mph	109mph	117mph
Top Speed-Rating / Rank	7.7% faster than average / 3rd	9.5% faster than average / tied for 1st	0.5% slower than average / tied for 12th	6.8% faster than average / tied for 4th (w/2)
Torque	230 @ 3,000	300 @ 3,200	250 @ 3,000	345 @ 2,300
Tow Capacity / Hauling (lbs.)	2,000	4,700	5,300	5,900
Tow Capacity / Hauling-Rating / Rank	43.7% less than average / tied for 14th (w/3)	32.4% more than average / 7th	49.3% more than average / 3rd	66.2% more than average / 2nd
Trailering Equipment	no	no	no	yes
Transmission Quality - Rating / Rank	13.7% worse than avg / tied for 13th (w/6)	0.7% better than average / tied for 9th (w/3)	15.1% better than average / tied for 1st (w/7)	15.1% better than average / tied for 1st (w/7)
Valves	12	16	12	16
Valves - Rating / Rank	22.6% less than average / tied for 13th (w/6)	3.2% more than the avg / tied for 4th (w/8)	22.6% less than average / tied for 13th (w/6)	3.2% more than the avg / tied for 4th (w/8)
Weight Distribution Front / Rear	56 / 44	54 / 46	n/p (not published)	54 / 46
II. RELIABILITY
Battery - Rating / Rank	13.9% more than the avg / 5th	9.4% more than the avg / tied for 6th (w/2)	18.5% more than the avg / tied for 1st (w/3)	18.5% more than the avg / tied for 1st (w/3)
Battery Amps	625	600	650	650
Cold Climate Package	no	no	no	no
Frequency of Repair - Rating / Rank	8.3% better than average / 8th	18.1% better than average / 3rd	5.6 % better than average / tied for 9th	11.1 % better than average / tied for 4th (w/3)
General - Rating / Rank	4% worse than avg / tied for 10th (w/2)	4% worse than avg / tied for 10th (w/2)	Average / 9th	11% better than avg / tied for 3rd
Number of Complaints - Rating / Rank	109.6% more (worse) than avg / 18th	57.5% more (worse) than avg / 14th	100% less (better) than avg / tied for 1st	57.5% less (better) than avg / tied for 7th
Model Year of Production	1st	2nd	3rd	3rd
Recalls - Rank	13th	tied for 1st (w/11) (no recalls)	19th	15th
Reputation of Manufacturer - Rating / Rank	6.3% worse than average / tied for 6th (w/11)	6.3% worse than average / tied for 6th (w/11)	6.3% worse than average / tied for 6th (w/11)	6.3% worse than average / tied for 6th (w/11)
III. SAFETY
60 mph-0 Braking Distance (feet)	131	165	187	157
60 mph-0 Braking Distance - Rating / Rank	13.1% beter than average / 2nd	9.5% worse than average / 18th	24.1% worse than average / 20th	4.2% worse than average / 15th
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)	yes	yes	yes	yes
Auto Leveling Suspension System	no	no	no	no
Brakes (Front / Rear)	disc / disc	disc / drum	disc / disc	disc / disc
Brake Quality - Rating / Rank	42.9% better than average / 1st	10.5% worse than average / 15th	2.9% worse than average / 13th	18.1% worse than average / 16th
Bumper Strength	n/p	n/p	poor	n/p
Cargo Net	no	no	no	no
Curb Weight (lbs.)	3,740	4,260	4,140	4,805
Curb Weight Rank	8th	5th	6th	2nd
Day / Night Rear View Mirror	yes	yes	yes	yes
Daylight Running Lights	no	no	no	no
Driver Air Bag	yes	yes	yes	yes
Dual Note Horn	no	yes	no	no
First Aid Kit	no	no	no	no
Fog Lights	yes	no	yes	no
Front, Back, & Side Visibility - Rating / Rank	.9% better than average / tied for 10th (w/6)	.9% better than average / tied for 10th (w/6)	15.4% better than average / tied for 1st (w/5)	15.4% better than average / tied for 1st (w/5)
Global Position / Navigation System (GPS)	no	no	no	no
Halogen Headlights	yes	yes	yes	yes
Height (inches)	69.4	71	70.5	74.3
Insurance Company Rating / Rank	56.3% better than avg / tied for 10th (w/7)	56.3% better than avg / tied for 10th (w/7)	21.9% worse than average / tied for 9th (w/8)	56.3% better than avg / tied for 10th (w/7)
Length (inches)	181.5	193.3	190.1	204.6
Maneuverability - Rating / Rank	7.9% worse than average / 16th	9.2% better than average / tied for 4th (w/7)	24.9% better than average / tied for 2nd	9.2% better than average / tied for 4th (w/7)
NHTSA, etc. Frontal Crash Test Results-R/R	n/p	30.1% worse than average / tied for 20th	8.7% better than average / tied for 4th (w/5)	8.7% better than average / tied for 4th (w/5)
Occupant Injury Statistics Rating	n/p	n/p	23% better than average / tied for 4th	58.2% better than avg / tied for 1st (w/2)
Overall Size - Rating / Rank	1.4% larger than average / 6th	5.5% larger than average / 4th	2.9% larger than average / 5th	12.2% larger than average / 2nd
Passenger Air Bag	yes	yes	yes	yes
Power Brakes	yes	yes	yes	yes
Reverse Sensing System	no	no	no	no
Road Holding Index	0.78	0.71	0.67	0.70
Road Holding Index - Rating / Rank	9.9% better than average / 1st	average / tied for 8th	5.6% worse than average / tied for 18th	1.4% worse than average / tied for 13th (w/3)
Side Air Bag	no	no	no	no
Side Crash Protect	yes	yes	yes	yes
Skid Plates	no	no	no	no
Spare Tire Type	compact	fullsize	fullsize	fullsize
Stability Bars (Front/Rear) (inches)	n/p	n/p	1.34 / 0.77	1.34 / 0.83
Theft Deterrent System	yes	no	yes	yes
Theft Frequency	very high	n/p	average	average
Tires	225 / 75 R 16	235 / 75 R 15	225 / 70 R 15	255 / 70 R 16
Tires Quality Rating / Rank	35.7% better than average / 1st	n/p	3.1% worse than average / tied for 12th (w/5)	16.3% better than average / tied for 2nd (w3)
Traction (Front / Rear)	59.5 / 59.5	60.5 / 61.9	58.5 / 58.5	65.4 / 65.5
Traction Control	no	no	no	no
Wheelbase (inches)	105.9	115.9	111.6	119.1
Width (inches)	72.3	71.5	70.2	78.6
IV. COMFORT
Air Cleaning	no	no	no	no
Air Conditioning	yes	yes	yes	yes
AM / FM Radio	yes	yes	yes	yes
Arm Rests	yes	yes	yes	yes
Automatic Climate Control	no	no	no	no
Automatic Headlights	no	no	no	no
Automatic Parking Brake Release	n/p	n/p	n/p	n/p
Automatic Seat Belts	no	no	no	no
Availability of Parts - Rating / Rank	0.8% better than avg / tied for 9th	37.8% better than avg / 6th	18.8% better than avg / 8th	111.9% better than avg / tied for 1st
Bucket Seats	yes	yes	no	no
Built In Cupholders	yes	yes	yes	yes
Cargo Tie Down Hooks	yes	yes	yes	yes
Cassette Player	yes	yes	yes	yes
CD Player	no	no	no	no
Chime Headlights On Warning	yes	yes	yes	yes
Chrome Grill	no	no	no	no
Console Operation - Rating / Rank	4.7% better than average / tied for 6th (w/7)	4.7% better than average / tied for 6th (w/7)	4.7% better than average / tied for 6th (w/7)	4% better than average / tied for 14th
Contour - Rating / Rank	30.8% better than average / tied for 2nd	6.5% below average / tied for 7th (w/10)	6.5% below average / tied for 7th (w/10)	6.5% below average / tied for 7th (w/10)
Cruise Control	yes	yes	yes	yes
Dealership Experience - Rating / Rank	17% worse than average / tied for 14th	13% worse than average / tied for 11th	18% better than average / 8th	16% better than average / tied for 9th
Decor - Rating / Rank	12.7% better than average / tied for 2nd (w/3)	1.4% worse than average / tied for 6th (w/11)	1.4% worse than average / tied for 6th (w/11)	1.4% worse than average / tied for 6th (w/11)
Digital Clock	no	no	yes	no
Driver Side Express Window	yes	yes	yes	yes
Driving Range - Rating / Rank	4.1% shorter than average / tied for 12th	4.3% longer than average / 6th	7.1% shorter than average / 15th	1.9% longer than average / 8th
Driving Range (miles)	379.3	412.5	367.5	403
Dual Temperature Air Conditioning	yes	yes	yes	yes
Ease of Getting In & Out - Rating / Rank	25.6% better than average / tied for 2nd	7.6% better than average / tied for 6th (w/4)	19.3% worse than average / tied for 16th	10.3% worse than avg / tied for 12th (w/3)
Engine Heater	no	no	no	no
Environmental Concerns - Rating / Rank	7.5% worse than average / 14th	average / tied for 10th (w/2)	12.5% worse than average / 17th	22.5% worse than average / 19th
Ergonomics - Rating / Rank	7.2% better than average / tied for 9th (w2)	21.4% worse than average / tied for 18th	8.6% better than average / tied for 5th (w/3)	8.6% better than average / tied for 5th (w/3)
Fuel Capacity (gallons)	20.5	25	21	26
Glass Tint	yes	yes	yes	yes
Head Rests	yes	yes	yes	yes
Heated Seats	no	no	no	no
Heated Side Mirror	no	no	no	no
Illuminated Entry System	yes	no	yes	no
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors	no	no	yes	no
Instrument Panel Layout & Quality - Rating / Rank	20.4% worse than average / 19th	3.1% worse than average / tied for 12th (w/2)	10.7% better than average / tied for 4th	0.3% better than average / tied for 10th
Interior & Exterior Noise - Rating / Rank	7.9% quieter than average / tied for 7th	6.2% noisier than average / 12th	12.5% quieter than average / 6th	19.7% quieter than average / 5th
Keyless Entry	yes	yes	yes	yes
Leather Seats / Upholstery	no	no	no	no
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	no	no	yes	no
Luggage Rack	yes	yes	yes	yes
Map Lights	no	no	yes	yes
Map Pockets	yes	yes	yes	no
Memory System for Seats, Mirrors, Radio, etc.	no	no	no	yes
Number Of Dealerships	2,130	2,912	2,511	4,477
Number Of Dealerships Rating / Rank	0.8% more than average / tied for 9th	37.8% more than average / 6th	18.8% more than average / 8th	111.9% more than average / tied for 1st
Percent of All Dealerships	19.8%	12.7%	10.9%	19.5%
Power Accessory Outlet(s)	yes	yes	yes	yes
Power Adjustable Pedals with Memory	no	no	no	no
Power Antenna	no	no	no	no
Power Door Locks	yes	yes	yes	yes
Power Lumbar Support	no	no	no	no
Power Mirrors	yes	yes	yes	yes
Power Seats	no	no	no	yes
Power Steering	yes	yes	yes	yes
Power Steering Cooler	no	no	no	no
Power Trunk / Hood / Gas Cap	no	no	no	no
Power Windows	yes	yes	yes	yes
Rear Audio Controls & Headphone Jacks	no	no	no	no
Rear Defogger	yes	yes	yes	yes
Rear Seat Ventilation	no	no	no	no
Rear Wiper / Washer	yes	yes	yes	yes
Ride Quality - Rating / Rank	17.1% better than average / 4th	0.3% better than average / tied for 9th (w/2)	16.4% worse than average / tied for 17th	35.5% better than average / 1st
Running Boards	no	no	yes	no
Sliding Rear Window	no	no	no	no
Sound System Quality - Rating / Rank	3.9% better than average / tied for 8th (w/3)	n/p	18.7% better than average / tied for 2nd (w/4)	3.9% better than average / tied for 8th (w/3)
Spare Tire Cover	no	no	no	no
Sunroof / Moonroof	no	no	no	no
Telephone	no	no	no	no
Tilt / Telescopic Steering	yes	yes	yes	yes
Trunk Cargo Organizer	no	yes	no	no
Turning Cycle - Curb to Curb	36.5	38.9	37.3	40.4
Turning Cycle - Rating / Rank	2.1% better than average / 9th	4.3% worse than average / 15th	average / 11th	8.3% worse than average / tied for 17th
Two-tone Paint	no	no	yes	no
Universal Garage Door Opener	no	no	no	no
Variable Assist Steering	no	yes	no	yes
Wheels	alloy	alloy	aluminum	alloy
White Design Tires	yes	yes	no	no
Wood Interior Trim	no	no	no	no
V. ROOMINESS
Cargo Volume - Rating / Rank	6.6% smaller than average / 13th	13.7% bigger than average / 4th	3.7% bigger than average / 8th	52.9% bigger than average / 1st
Cargo Volume (cubic feet)	72.3	88	80.2	118.3
Driver/Passenger Room-Rate/Rank	2.7% worse than average / 13th	2.5% bigger than average / 8th	4.3% bigger than average / tied for 5th	36.7% bigger than average / 2nd
Head Room (Front / Rear) (cu in.)	39.7 / 39.5	39.8 / 40.4	39.3 / 39.3	39.8 / 39.8
Hip Room (Front / Rear) (cu in.)	56.5 / 52.4	56.7 / 56	52.3 / 51.6	61.5 / 62.3
Leg Room (Front / Rear) (cu in.)	41.4 / 35.3	41.9 / 37.3	42.4 / 35.8	40.9 / 38.9
Passenger Number (Seating)	5	7	5	9
Passenger Number Rating / Rank	5.7% less than average / tied for 4th (w/14)	32.1% more than average / tied for 2nd	5.7% less than average / tied for 4th (w/14)	69.8% more than average / 1st
Rear Folding Seats	yes	yes	yes	no
Shoulder Room (Front / Rear) (cu in.)	58.9 / 57.8	57.3 / 57.5	56.2 / 56.6	63.9 / 64.4
Storage Compartments-Rating/Rank	53.6% worse than average / 19th	n/p	23.6% better than avg / tied for 1st (w/7)	23.6% better than avg / tied for 1st (w/7)
VI. EXPERTS' CONSENSUS (****)
Average of Overall Rating / Rank	1% disadv. to list price / tied for 7th	0.8% advantage to list price / 4th	7.9% disadvantage to list price / 17th	1.2% disadv. to list price / tied for 9th
VII. POPULARITY
Customer Satisfaction - Rating / Rank	average / tied for 6th (w/8)	average / tied for 6th (w/8)	average / tied for 6th (w/8)	40% worse than average / tied for 18th
Fashionableness - Rating / Rank	30.4% more than average / 1st	15.9% more than avg / tied for 3rd (w/2)	1.4% more than avg / tied for 10th (w/2)	15.9% more than avg / tied for 3rd (w/2)
1997 / 1998 Sales	260,875 / 229,135	20,263 / 156,923	45,363 / 47,595	214,524 / 225,703
1998 Sales - Rating / Rank	99.8% more than average / 2nd	36.8% more than average / 5th	58.5% less than average / 14th	96.8% more than average / 3rd
Popularity Rank in its Price Range	1st	2nd	5th	1st
Sales Trend - Rating / Rank	12.2% decline / 20th	674.4% rise / 1st	4.9% rise / 13th	5.2% rise / 12th
Status Symbol - Rating / Rank	6.1% higher than avg / tied for 7th (w/3)	6.1% higher than avg / tied for 7th (w/3)	21.2% higher than average / 6th	36.4% higher than average / tied for 4th
VIII. ECONOMY
Basic Warranty	36 months / 36,000 miles	36 months / 36,000 miles	36 months / 36,000 miles	36 months / 36,000 miles
Basic Warranty - Rating / Rank	5% below the average / tied for 5th (w/15)	5% below the average / tied for 5th (w/15)	5% below the average / tied for 5th (w/15)	5% below the average / tied for 5th (w/15)
Fuel Economy City / Highway mpg	16 / 21 (avg 18.5)	14 / 19 (avg 16.5)	15 / 20 (avg 17.5)	13 / 18 (avg 15.5)
Fuel Economy - Rating / Rank	7.5% worse than average / 14th	average / tied for 10th (w/2)	12.5% worse than average / 17th	22.5% worse than average / 19th
True Fuel Economy (per weight) - Rating / Rank	3.7% worse than average / tied for 10th (w/7)	3.7% worse than average / tied for 10th (w/7)	3.7% worse than average / tied for 10th (w/7)	3.7% better than average / tied for 4th (w/5)
Included Equipment - Rating / Rank	7.9% less than average / tied for 11th (w/2)	92.8% more than the average / 5th	56.8% more than average / 6th	100.7% more than average / 4th
Overall Warranty - Rating / Rank	14.1% worse than avg / tied for 17th (w/2)	14.1% worse than avg / tied for 17th (w/2)	0.3% better than average / tied for 8th (w/3)	0.3% better than average / tied for 8th (w/3)
Per Mile Cost of Operation - Rating / Rank	51.9% better than average / tied for 3rd	24.1% worse than average / tied for 13th (w/2)	77.2% better than average / tied for 1st	74.7% worse than average / tied for 18th (w/2)
Powertrain Warranty	36 months / 36,000 miles	36 months / 36,000 miles	36 months / 36,000 miles	36 months / 36,000 miles
Resale Value - Rating / Rank	8.3% worse than average / tied for 6th (w/11)	8.3% worse than average / tied for 6th (w/11)	8.3% worse than average / tied for 6th (w/11)	8.3% worse than average / tied for 6th (w/11)
Roadside Assistance - Rating / Rank	8.7% better than average / tied for 4th (w/10)	8.7% better than average / tied for 4th (w/10)	8.7% better than average / tied for 4th (w/10)	8.7% better than average / tied for 4th (w/10)
Rust Warranty	60 months / 100,000 miles	60 months / 100,000 miles	60 months / unlimited mileage	60 months / unlimited mileage

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	Oldsmobile Bravada	Lexus RX-300 2wd (front) 4dr	Mercedes ML320	Lincoln Navigator 2wd 4dr
Retail Price (MSRP)	$31,100	$32,000	$35,000	$40,700
Wholesale Price (Invoice)	$28,100	$27,630	$30,400	$34,500
Destination Charge	$530	$500	$600	$650
Dealer Hold Back (Approximate)	$930	$0	$1,050	$1,220
Value Per Professionals' Consensus (**) (+ / -)	$29,560 = [-$1540]	$31,990 = [-$10]	$34,820 = [-$180]	$36,870 = [-$3830]
"Honest" Base Price ™ (***) - Rating / Rank	$32,440 (4.5% advantage +$1,340) / 1st	$30,370 (4.5% disadv -$1,630) / tied for 7th	$32,150 (8% disadvantage -$2,850) / 14th	$37,810 (7% disadvantage -$2,890) / 10th
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I. PERFORMANCE
0-60 mph acceleration (seconds)	9.9	9.1	9.0	9.9
Acceleration - Rating / Rank	0.6% qiucker than average / tied for 12th	8.6% quickier than average / 8th	9.6% qiucker than average / tied for 6th	0.6% quicker than average / tied for 12th
All Wheel Drive	four wheel drive	no	yes	no
"Attitude"	More Truck-like	More Car-like	More Car-like	More Truck-like
Cylinders	6	6	6	8
Cylinders- Rating / Rank	5.3% more than average / tied for 5th (w/8)	5.3% more than average / tied for 5th (w/8)	5.3% more than average / tied for 5th (w/8)	40.4% more than average / tied for 1st (w/3)
Displacement in Cubic Inches (ci)	262	183	195	330
Displacement - Rating / Rank	21% larger than average / tied for 5th (w/2)	15.5% smaller than average / 13th	9.9% smaller than average / 12th	52.4% larger than average / 2nd
Engine Location / Drive Wheels	front / four wheel drive	front / front	front / all-wheel drive	front / rear
Engine Type	4.3L V6	3.0L V6	3.2L V6	5.4L V8
EPA Classification	SPURR4WD	WAGON - MID	SPURP4WD	SPURP2WD
4-Wheel Drive	yes	no	all wheel drive	no
Fuel Delivery System	SEFI	SPFI	SEFI	SEFI
Ground Clearance (inches)	7.5	7.7	8.4	8.5
Handling and Driveability - Rating / Rank	11.6% below average / 17th	5.2% below average / tied for 12 (w/3)	22.1% better than average / 1st	5.2% below average / tied for 12th (w/2)
Horsepower	190	220	215	300
Horsepower - Rating / Rank	2.6% more than average / tied for 9th (w/2)	18.8% more than average / 5th	16.1 more than average / 6th	62% more than average / 1st
Maximum Allowable Weight	5,360 lbs.	4,950 lbs.	6,005 lbs.	6,950 lbs.
Maximum Allowable Weight Rating / Rank	6% more than average / 7th	2.1% less than average / 10th	18.8 % more than average / 5th	37.5% more than average / 2nd
Off Road Ability - Rating / Rank	22.6% better than average / 5th (w/3)	38.7% below average / tied for 16th	22.6% better than average / tied for 5th (w/3)	16.8% below average / 13th
Overall Performance - Rating / Rank	17.6% better than average / tied for 5th (w/3)	56.9% better than average / 2nd	76.5% better than average / 1st	2% worse than average / tied for 10th (w/2)
Payload (lbs.)	1232	1161	1684	1800
Payload Rating / Rank	2.6% less than average / 8th	8.2% less than average / 10th	33.2% more than average / 4th	42.4% more than average / teid for 2nd
Reviewers' Recommendation - Rating / Rank	20% less than average / tied for 12th (w/3)	44% more than average / 2nd	52% more than average / #1	12% less than average / 11th
Standard Transmission	automatic 4 speed	automatic 4 speed	automatic 5 speed	automatic 4 speed
Steering	recirc	rack & pinion	rack & pinion	recirc
Stroke	88.4	n/p (not published)	84	105.8
Suspension (Front / Rear)	independent / live	independent / independent	independent / independent	independent / independent
Top Speed	120 mph	115 mph	115mph	117 mph
Top Speed-Rating / Rank	9.5% faster than average / tied for 1st	4.9% faster than average / tied for 7th (w/3)	4.9% faster than average / tied for 7th (w/3)	6.8% faster than average / tied for 4th (w/2)
Torque	250 @ 7,800	222 @ 4,400	233 @ 3,000	355 @ 2,750
Tow Capacity / Hauling (lbs.)	5,000	3,500	5,000	6,600
Tow Capacity / Hauling-Rating / Rank	40.8% more than average / tied for 4th (w/2)	1.4% less than average / tied for 10th	40.8% more than average / tied for 4th (w/2)	85.9% more than average / 1st
Trailering Equipment	yes	no	yes	no
Transmission Quality - Rating / Rank	13.7% worse than avg / tied for 13th (w/6)	15.1% better than average / tied for 1st (w/7)	15.1% better than average / tied for 1st (w/7)	15.1% better than average / tied for 1st (w/7)
Valves	12	24	18	32
Valves - Rating / Rank	22.6% less than average / tied for 13th (w/6)	54.8% more than the avg / 2nd	16.1% more than the avg / 3rd	106.5% more than the average / 1st
Weight Distribution Front / Rear	54 / 46	59 / 41	50 / 50	n/p
II. RELIABILITY
Battery - Rating / Rank	4.3% less than average / tied for 12th (w/3)	6.1% more than average / tied for 9th (w/2)	36.2% less than average / 19th	18.5% more than average / tied for 1st (w/3)
Battery Amps	525	582	350	650
Cold Climate Package	n/p	n/p	n/p	n/p
Frequency of Repair - Rating / Rank	average / 13th	11.1 % better than average / tied for 4th (w/3)	19.4% worse than average / 16th	11.1 % better than average / tied for 4th (w/3)
General - Rating / Rank	5% worse than avg / tied for 13th	20% better than avg / #1	6% worse than avg / tied for 15th ( w/4)	2% better than avg / tied for 7th
Number of Complaints - Rating / Rank	127.4% more (worse) than avg / 19th	94.5% more (worse) than avg / 16th	24.7% less (better) than avg / 12th	87.7% more (worse) than avg / 15th
Model Year of Production	4th	1st	2nd	2nd
Recalls - Rank	tied for 1st (w/11) (no recalls)	18th	tied for 1st (w/11) (no recalls)	20th
Reputation of Manufacturer - Rating / Rank	6.3% worse than average / tied for 6th (w/11)	40.6% better than average / 2nd	56.3% better than average / 1st	6.3% worse than average / tied for 6th (w/11)
III. SAFETY
60 mph-0 Braking Distance (feet)	147 ft	145 ft	139 ft	149 ft
60 mph-0 Braking Distance - Rating / Rank	2.5% better than average / 10th	3.8% better than average / 7th	7.8% better than average / 5th	1.1% better than average / 12th
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)	yes	yes	yes	yes
Auto Leveling Suspension System	n/p	n/p	n/p	yes
Brakes (Front / Rear)	disc/disc	disc/disc	disc/disc	disc/disc
Brake Quality - Rating / Rank	1% better than average / tied for 10th	12.4% better than average / tied for 5th	14.3% better than average / 2nd	23.8% worse than average / 20th
Bumper Strength	poor	n/p	n/p	n/p
Cargo Net	no	yes	no	yes
Curb Weight (lbs.)	4049	3692	4387	5177
Curb Weight Rank	7th	10th	4th	1st
Day / Night Rear View Mirror	yes	yes	yes	yes
Daylight Running Lights	yes	yes	no	no
Driver Air Bag	yes	yes	yes	yes
Dual Note Horn	no	no	no	yes
First Aid Kit	no	no	yes	no
Fog Lights	yes	no	yes	yes
Front, Back, & Side Visibility - Rating / Rank	0.9 % better than avg. / tied for 10th (w/6)	15.4% better than average / tied for 1st (w/5)	8.1% better than average / tied for 8th	.9% better than average / tied for 10th (w/6)
Global Position / Navigation System (GPS)	no	no	no	no
Halogen Headlights	yes	yes	yes	yes
Height (inches)	64.2	65.7	69.9	75.2
Insurance Company Rating / Rank	56.3% better than avg / tied for 1st (w/7)	21.9% worse than avg / tied for 9th (w/8)	21.9% worse than avg / tied for 9th (w/8)	21.9% worse than avg / tied for 9th (w/8)
Length (inches)	183.7	180.1	180.6	204.8
Maneuverability - Rating / Rank	9.2% better than average / tied for 4th (w/7)	37.6% worse than average / tied for 18th	40.5% better than average / 1st	9.2% better than average / tied for 4th (w/7)
NHTSA, etc. Frontal Crash Test Results-R/R	0.9% better than average / tied for 10th (w/2)	n/p	32% better than average / 1st	8.7% better than average / tied for 4th (w/5)
Occupant Injury Statistics Rating	58.2% better than avg / tied for 1st (w//2)	n/p	n/p	n/p
Overall Size - Rating / Rank	0.9% smaller than average / 11th	0.4% smaller than average / 9th	1.3% larger than average / 7th	13% larger than average / 1st
Passenger Air Bag	yes	yes	yes	yes
Power Brakes	yes	yes	yes	yes
Reverse Sensing System	no	no	no	no
Road Holding Index	0.73	0.71	0.74	0.64
Road Holding Index - Rating / Rank	2.8% better than average / 5th	average / tied for 8th	4.2% better than average / 5th	9.9% worse than average / 20th
Side Air Bag	no	yes	yes	no
Side Crash Protect	no	no	no	yes
Skid Plates	no	no	no	no
Spare Tire Type	fullsize	fullsize	fullsize	fullsize
Stability Bars (Front/Rear) (inches)	1.30 / 0.91	0.67 / 0.51	n/p	1.34 / 0.83
Theft Deterrent System	yes	yes	yes	yes
Theft Frequency	n/p	n/p	n/p	n/p
Tires	235 / 70R-15	235 / 70R-16	255 / 65R-16	245 / 75R-16
Tires Quality Rating / Rank	22.5% worse than average / 18th	16.3% better than avg. / tied for 2nd (w/3)	32.2% worse than average / 19th	3.1% worse than average / tied for 12th (w/5)
Traction (Front / Rear)	57.2 / 55.1	61.6 / 61	60.4 / 60.4	65.4 / 65.5
Traction Control	yes	no	yes	no
Wheelbase (inches)	107	103.1	111	119
Width (inches)	67.8	71.5	72.2	79.9
IV. COMFORT
Air Cleaning	no	no	yes	no
Air Conditioning	yes	yes	yes	yes
AM / FM Radio	yes	yes	yes	yes
Arm Rests	yes	yes	yes	yes
Automatic Climate Control	yes	no	no	yes
Automatic Headlights	yes	yes	no	yes
Automatic Parking Brake Release	n/p	n/p	n/p	n/p
Automatic Seat Belts	no	no	no	no
Availability of Parts - Rating / Rank	34.4% better than avg / 7th	94.7% worse than avg / 20th	85% worse than avg / 19th	24.8% worse than avg / 11th
Bucket Seats	yes	yes	yes	yes
Built In Cupholders	yes	yes	yes	yes
Cargo Tie Down Hooks	yes	yes	yes	yes
Cassette Player	yes	yes	yes	yes
CD Player	yes	no	no	no
Chime Headlights On Warning	yes	yes	yes	yes
Chrome Grill	no	no	no	yes
Console Operation - Rating / Rank	4.7% better than average / tied for 6th (w/7)	27.8% worse than average / 20th	4.7% better than average / tied for 6th (w/7)	19.9% better than average / 1st
Contour - Rating / Rank	6.5% better than average / tied for 7th (w/10)	49.5% better than average / 1st	30.8% better than average / tied for 2nd	6.5% better than average / tied for 7th (w/10)
Cruise Control	yes	yes	yes	yes
Dealership Experience - Rating / Rank	23% better than average / tied for 3rd (w/3)	23% better than average / tied for 3rd (w/3)	30% better than average / 2nd	39% better than average / #1
Decor - Rating / Rank	1.4% worse than average / tied for 6th (w/11)	12.7% better than average / tied for 2nd (w/3)	12.7% better than average / tied for 2nd (w/3)	26.8% better than average / 1st
Digital Clock	yes	no	yes	yes
Driver Side Express Window	yes	yes	yes	yes
Driving Range - Rating / Rank	18.1% shorter than average / 20th	6.5% shorter than average / tied for 14th	8.7% shorter than average / 17th	13.8% longer than average / 4th
Driving Range (miles)	324	370	361	450
Dual Temperature Air Conditioning	yes	yes	yes	yes
Ease of Getting In & Out - Rating / Rank	1.3% worse than average / 11th	7.6% better than average / tied for 6th (w/3)	43.5% better than average / 1st	25.6% better than average / tied for 2nd
Engine Heater	no	no	no	no
Environmental Concerns - Rating / Rank	10% worse than average / tied for 15th	7.5% better than average / 6th	5% worse than average / 13th	25% worse than average / 20th
Ergonomics - Rating / Rank	7.2% better than average / tied for 9th (w/2)	14.4% better than average / 2nd	8.6% better than average / tied for 5th (w/3)	7.2% better than average / tied for 9th (w/2)
Fuel Capacity (gallons)	18 gal	17.2 gal	19 gal	30 gal
Glass Tint	yes	yes	yes	yes
Head Rests	yes	yes	yes	yes
Heated Seats	yes	no	no	no
Heated Side Mirror	yes	yes	yes	yes
Illuminated Entry System	yes	no	yes	yes
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors	yes	yes	yes	yes
Instrument Panel Layout & Quality - Rating / Rank	3.8% better than average / tied for 7th (w/2)	17.6% better than average / 3rd	3.8% better than average / tied for 7th (w/2)	7.3% better than average / 6th
Interior & Exterior Noise - Rating / Rank	5% quieter than average / 9th	33.7% quieter than average / tied for 3rd	33.7% quieter than average / tied for 3rd	38.4% quieter than average / 2nd
Keyless Entry	yes	yes	yes	yes
Leather Seats / Upholstery	yes	no	no	yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	yes	yes	yes	yes
Luggage Rack	yes	no	yes	yes
Map Lights	yes	yes	yes	yes
Map Pockets	yes	yes	yes	yes
Memory System for Seats, Mirrors, Radio, etc.	no	no	no	yes
Number Of Dealerships	2,840	111	316	1,589
Number Of Dealerships Rating / Rank	34.4% more than average / 7th	94.7% less than average / 20th	85% less than average / 19th	24.8% less than average / 11th
Percent of All Dealerships	12.3%	0.5%	1.4%	6.9%
Power Accessory Outlet(s)	yes	yes	yes	yes
Power Adjustable Pedals with Memory	no	no	no	yes
Power Antenna	yes	yes	yes	yes
Power Door Locks	yes	yes	yes	yes
Power Lumbar Support	yes	yes	no	yes
Power Mirrors	yes	yes	yes	yes
Power Seats	yes	yes	no	yes
Power Steering	yes	yes	yes	yes
Power Steering Cooler	no	no	yes	yes
Power Trunk / Hood / Gas Cap	yes	yes	yes	yes
Power Windows	yes	yes	yes	yes
Rear Audio Controls & Headphone Jacks	no	no	no	yes
Rear Defogger	yes	yes	yes	yes
Rear Seat Ventilation	yes	yes	no	yes
Rear Wiper / Washer	yes	yes	yes	yes
Ride Quality - Rating / Rank	19.2% better than average / 3rd	15% better than average / 5th	12.9% better than average / 6th	25.4% better than average / 2nd
Running Boards	yes	no	no	yes
Sliding Rear Window	no	no	no	yes
Sound System Quality - Rating / Rank	11.3% better than average / 7th	3.9% better than average / tied for 8th (w/3)	18.7% better than average / tied for 2nd (w/4)	3.9% better than average / tied for 8th (w/3)
Spare Tire Cover	no	no	no	no
Sunroof / Moonroof	no	no	no	no
Telephone	no	no	no	no
Tilt / Telescopic Steering	yes	yes	yes	yes
Trunk Cargo Organizer	no	no	no	no
Turning Cycle - Curb to Curb	39.5	41.3	37	40.4
Turning Cycle - Rating / Rank	5.9% worse than average / 16th	10.7% worse than average / 20th	0.8% better than average / 10th	8.3% worse than average / tied for 17th
Two-tone Paint	no	no	no	no
Universal Garage Door Opener	yes	no	yes	no
Variable Assist Steering	yes	no	yes	yes
Wheels	alloy	alloy	alloy	alloy
White Design Tires	no	no	no	no
Wood Interior Trim	no	yes	no	yes
V. ROOMINESS
Cargo Volume - Rating / Rank	4.2% smaller than average / 12th	3.1% smaller than average / 11th	10.4% bigger than average / 5th	50.4% bigger than average / 2nd
Cargo Volume (cubic feet)	74.2	75.1	85.5	116.5
Driver/Passenger Room-Rate/Rank	4.3% bigger than average / tied for 5th	1.4% bigger than average / tied for 9th	7.9% bigger than average / 4th	37.8% bigger than average / 1st
Head Room (Front / Rear) (cu in.)	39.6 / 38.3	39.5 / 39.2	39.8 / 39.7	39.8 / 39.8
Hip Room (Front / Rear) (cu in.)	53.6 / 51.3	55.2 / 55.2	55 / 54.6	61.2 / 62.3
Leg Room (Front / Rear) (cu in.)	42.4 / 36.3	40.7 / 36.4	40.3 / 38	41 / 39.7
Passenger Number (Seating)	5	5	5	7
Passenger Number Rating / Rank	5.7% less than average / tied for 4th (w/14)	5.7% less than average / tied for 4th (w/14)	5.7% less than average / tied for 4th (w/14)	32.1% more than average / tied for 2nd
Rear Folding Seats	yes	yes	yes	yes
Shoulder Room (Front / Rear) (cu in.)	57.1 / 57.2	57.8 / 57	58.3 / 57.9	63.8 / 64.4
Storage Compartments-Rating/Rank	23.6% better than avg / tied for 1st (w/7)	22.7% worse than average / 18th	23.6% better than avg / tied for 1st (w/7)	8.2% better than average / 9th
VI. EXPERTS' CONSENSUS (****)
Average of Overall Rating / Rank	5% disadvantage to list price / tied for 14th	0.03% disadvantage to list price / 5th	0.5% disadvantage to list price / 6th	9.4% disadvantage to list price / 19th
VII. POPULARITY
Customer Satisfaction - Rating / Rank	40% worse than average / tied for 18th	average / tied for 6th (w/8)	average / tied for 6th (w/8)	average / tied for 6th (w/8)
Fashionableness - Rating / Rank	5.8% less than average / 13th	8.7% more than average / tied for 6th (w/3)	20.3% less than average / 18th	15.9% more than avg / tied for 3rd (w/2)
1997 / 1998 Sales	28,481 / 30,202	not made / 42,191	14,569 / 36,596 (incl. ML 430)	43,859 / 43,859
1998 Sales - Rating / Rank	73.7% less than average / 19th	63.2% less than average / 16th	68.1% less than average / 18th	61.8% less than average / 15th
Popularity Rank in its Price Range	5th	3rd	4th (incl. ML430)	2nd
Sales Trend - Rating / Rank	6% rise / 11th	first year in production	196.1% rise / 2nd	63.5% rise / 3rd
Status Symbol - Rating / Rank	36.4% higher than average / tied for 4th	51.5% higher than avg / tied for 1st (w/2)	51.5% higher than avg / tied for 1st (w/2)	51.5% higher than avg / tied for 1st (w/2)
VIII. ECONOMY
Basic Warranty	36 months / 36,000 miles	48 months / 50,000	48 months / 50,000	48 months / 50,000
Basic Warranty - Rating / Rank	5% below average / tied for 5th (w/15)	26% better than average / tied for 1st (w/2)	26% better than average / tied for 1st (w/2)	26% better than average / tied for 1st (w/2)
Fuel Economy City / Highway mpg	16 / 20 (Avg 18)	19 / 24 (Avg 21.5)	17 / 21 (Avg 19)	13 / 17 (Avg 15)
Fuel Economy - Rating / Rank	10% worse than average / tied for 15th	7.5% better than average / 6th	5% worse than average / 13th	25% worse than average / 20th
True Fuel Economy (per weight) - Rating / Rank	3.7% worse than average / tied for 10th (w/7)	3.7% better than average / tied for 4th (w/5)	11.1% better than average / 3rd	3.7% better than average / tied for 4th (w/5)
Included Equipment - Rating / Rank	165% more thana verage / 1st	35.3% more than average / tied for 7th	15.1% less than average / 14th	0.7% less than average / 10th
Overall Warranty - Rating / Rank	10.7% worse than avg / tied for 13th (w/3)	31% better than average / 1st	16.7% worse than average / 20th	14.8% better than average / 2nd
Per Mile Cost of Operation - Rating / Rank	26.6% better than average / tied for 5th (w/4)	74.7% worse than average / tied for 18th (w/2)	26.6% better than average / tied for 5th (w/4)	74.7% worse than average / tied for 18th (w/2)
Powertrain Warranty	36 months / 36,000 miles	72 months / 70,000 miles	48 months / 50,000	48 months / 50,000
Resale Value - Rating / Rank	8.3% worse than average / tied for 6th (w/11)	8.3% worse than average / tied for 6th (w/11)	8.3% worse than average / tied for 6th (w/11)	8.3% worse than average / tied for 6th (w/11)
Roadside Assistance - Rating / Rank	8.7% better than average / tied for 4th (w/10)	30.4% better than average / 2nd	73.9% better than average / 1st	19.6% better than average / 3rd
Rust Warranty	72 months / 100,000 miles	72 months / unlimited mileage	48 months / 50,000	60 months / unlimited mileage

(*)	Equipment included in base price.
(**)	Professionals’ Consensus: Carvalu.com™’s monetary interpretation of published evaluations.
(***)	“Honest” Base Price™: What the price should be, based solely on included equipment. No dishonesty is implied.
(****)	Per Carvalu.com™ interpretation.

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1.	Our dollar figures (i.e. Value Per Professionals’ Consensus™, “Honest” Base Price™ , Your Value™, True Value™, Your Pick™, etc.) exclude, among others, Hold Back, Destination Charge, Tax, License, Title, Fun to Drive, Pride of Ownership,
	Prestige Value, Panache, Presence, and only relate to the published Base Price of the identified model.
2.	All our calculation formulas are patented and patent pending, proprietary processes and resulting dollar figures express Carvalu.com™ opinions based on our research and unique methodology.
3.	Ratings, rankings, and percentage denotions are based on Carvalu.com™ patented and patent pending calculation formulas and are determined by comparing vehicles in this field of 20 SUVs; including interpreting ratings by experts who tested
	the vehicles.
4.	SUVs are generally more expensive to repair than cars. In this group of 20, at a 5 mph crash, The Montero Sport is the costliest to fix, while the Mercedes ML 320 has the lowest repair bill.
5.	All entries relate strictly to 1999 base models. SUVs depreciate less than passenger cars, but there is less room for bargaining when buying a new one. Close cousins are: 1) Blazer, Jimmy, and Bravada; 2) Expedition and Navigator; 3) Explorer and Mountaineer
6.	n/p = not published
7.	Please see propietary calculation page for True $ Value™. True $ Value™ mirrors the judgment of the hypothetical optimally informed contemporary society, or answers the question: What would the community say this SUV is worth today if it suddenly knew everything it wanted to know about SUVs? Proprietary Carvalu.com™ calculation method is patented and patent pending.
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9.	MSRP is the manufacturer-suggested retail price of the base model as equipped at the factory.
10.	Invoice is the estimated cost of the dealer for the factory equipped base model.
11.	Carvalu.com™ wholesale (Invoice) figures consistently exclude hold backs, incentives, advertising costs, overhead expenses, and so on, as they always vary.
12.	At present, Carvalu.com™ included more than 200 sub-elements contained in the eight main value-affecting groups. Under Qualities’ Inventory, we provide a brief description of what some of these particulars actually do for the driver.
13.	When driving an SUV, avoid excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers to guard against roll-overs.
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16.	Braking distances and other numbers do not necessarily express quality differences, since vehicle size and other respective relevant facts are not always taken into consideration at this time.
17.	(w/#) = number of other cars with which this vehicle received identical ranking.
18.	In the long experience of the inventor of patented and patent pending Non-Subjective Valuing® most of us will not admit, even to ourselves, how important the value of status symbol is to us. As a result, for now, Carvalu.com™ leaves that often decisive quality to the user to measure. We, however, hold that prestige value is real value, and paying for that value is perfectly OK.
19.	Experts’ Consensus is Carvalu.com™ interpretation of combined professional opinion.
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21.	The above is data for the 1999 models. This is a general example illuminating the Non-Subjective Valuing® patented methodology.

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