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Four of the New Utes


MERCEDES ML320
Starts at: $35,300
The most truck-like of the new breed, the M-Class suffers from cabin noise, but is still a Benz

BMW X5
Starts at: $40,000
The best driver in the group, the BMW comes as either a 225-hp V-6 or a $50,000 282-hp V-8. The V-6 can easily reach $45,000 with audio and comfort add-ons

LEXUS RX 300
Starts at: $35,655
The optional navigation package, brings the luxurious Lexus to $40,000-plus

ACURA MDX
Starts at: $35,300
Perhaps the best value, the MDX drives as well as the BMW, and including options comes to less than $40,000



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