Safest Cars Under $30K
Jul 31, 2013
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Safest Cars Under $30K
New safety features continue to be included in cars these days, adding to the long list which already includes ABS, traction control, airbags and active head restraints. One of the latest safety devices to come our way is Electronic Stability Control (ESC), which the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says is so important a vehicle had to have it in order to even be considered for its 2008 Top Safety Pick list. See which cars made it in the Under $30,000 category.- Read More Articles at Forbes.com
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Large Cars: 2008 Ford Taurus Limited
MSRP: $27,620
Electronic stability control: optional feature
Other standard safety features: traction control; feature side airbag--front; head airbag--front; rear seat head restraint; trunk release; tire pressure monitor
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Minivans: 2008 Kia Sedona EX
MSRP: $26,195
ESC: standard feature
Other standard safety features: four-wheel ABS; side airbag--front; head airbag--front; rear seat head restraint; trunk release; tire pressure monitor
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Small SUVs: 2008 Honda CR-V EX
MSRP: $22,950
ESC: standard feature
Other standard safety features: side airbag--front; head airbag--front; rear seat head restraint; dynamic head restraint; trunk release; tire pressure monitor
Read More the Honda CR-V EX- Read More Articles at Forbes.com
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