WHAT MOVES AND WHY

(Photo: Courtesy of Ford)

2004 Ford Explorer
The cheapest SUV; with nothing down, it’s yours for only $230 a month—$12,995 over 72 months.

(Photo: Courtesy of Altima)

2005 Nissan Altima
Good on gas, and Japanese cars run forever ($299 a month, or $14,995).

(Photo: Courtesy of Dodge)

2006 Dodge Caravan
The whole family can fit inside ($300 a month, or $15,000).

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