Small Sport UtililityVehicle Comparisons      

MSRP=2001                Resale Value=2004

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Manufacturer	Model	Est. MSRP 2001	Est.Resale Value 2004	Value Retained	Value Lost
Toyota	Rav 4 (4WD)	17,849	14,749	83%	$3100.
Jeep	Wrangler	19,327	14,289	74%	$5,038
Honda CR	CR-V(4WD)	19,369	13,727	71%	$5,642
Ford	Escape(4WD)	20,198	13,350	66%	$6,848
Hyundai	Sante Fe(4WD)	19,999	13,013	65%	$6,986
Mazda	Tribute(4WD)	20,069	12,234	61%	$7,835
Chevrolet	Tracker(4WD)	17,144	9,057	53%	$8,087
Suzuki	XL-7(4WD)	21,241	10,725	51%	$10,516
Pontiac	Aztec	21,670	10,364	48%	$11,306

                   Purchasing a vehicle with high resale value is of great importance when you sell or trade in your vehicle;hou will have

 equity that you can use as a downpayment on your next vehicle. Why would you would you purchase the Pontiac Aztec when you could

 purchase an SUV with higher resale value and lower MSRP??

    The Pontiac loses over $7000 more resale value than the Toyota. Do not buy this vehicle new or used!!!