2005 Subaru Forester
Due in part to a lower curb weight, Subaru’s Forester beats its sibling, the Outback Wagon, to the #3 slot on our list. In order to achieve the EPA rating of 23 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway, you’ll need to skip the turbocharger and opt for the five-speed manual transmission. At 64.1 cubic feet, cargo capacity is about average for this group. Bidding for the base model starts at about $22,000.