How to Compare 2004 SUVs
If you are shopping around for a sports/utility vehicle manufactured during 2004, then you'll have a lot of options to choose from. There were dozens of models released that year with a wide price range. New models released during 2004 included the Acura MDX and Volkswagen Touareg. The Nissan Pathfinder, Chevy Suburban and Dodge Durango were all updated for the 2004 model year. On average, prices for SUVs released in 2004 ranged between $11,000 and $25,000. The NHTSA crash ratings conducted during 2004 measured the safety of the vehicle for front impact and side-impact crashes.
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Use a car research site to view statistics on different models of SUVs released during 2004. Statistics include class, value, EPA fuel economy, engine types and transmissions. Cars.com has a listing of all 2004 models with links to the specifications of each vehicle.
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View the estimated values of 2004 SUVs. The Kelley Blue Book is the number-one trusted source for used car values. While comparing 2004 SUVs, review the estimated price range for each model. Luxury 2004 SUVs such as the BMW X5 and the Infiniti FX45 are both mid-size SUVs and fall in the $20,000 to $25,000 price range. The Toyota RAV4 and the Honda CR-V are compact and affordable models with pricing that falls between $11,000 and $13,000.
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Consider the vehicle's class. A part of comparing SUVs will be the class it falls into. SUV classes include compact, mid-size, full-size and luxury. Compact 2004 SUVs include the Chevy Tracker, Ford Escape and Honda Element. Mid-size 2004 SUVs examples are the Honda Pilot and Mercury Mountaineer. Check out the Hummer H1 and GMC Envoy XUV for full-size options. Luxury 2004 SUVs include the BMW X5 and Cadillac SRX.
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Look at the gas mileage of the 2004 SUV. Fuel economy should be reviewed while making comparisons. Fuel economy became an important issue for the 2004 SUV models, and many car companies started marketing fuel-efficient SUVs. Compact SUVs, such as the Ford Escape and Honda CR-V had the best fuel economy with approximately 21city mpg and 25 highway mpg. Full-size 2004 SUVs such as the Cadillac Escalade have poor fuel economy with less than 15 city mpg and 18 highway mpg.
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Browse the features of each SUV released during 2004. When making a comparison, look at available engine types, transmissions, trim types and entertainment packages. The V-6 was a popular engine choice for the 2004 SUV year and is standard on the Nissan Murano, Chevy Tracker and Ford Escape. All wheel drive was also a popular inclusion and can be found on the Mercury Mountaineer and Acura MDX. DVD players and satellite radio systems were not typically standard during this model year, but could be included at an extra charge.
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Read reviews of 2004 SUVs. Online car magazine review websites, such as Truck Trend, has ratings and reviews on numerous sport/utility models.
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Tips & Warnings
You can get help with current pricing information for sports/utility vehicles released during 2004 by browsing used car listings posted by private sellers and dealerships on Autotrader.com.
