Sticker price: $20,295 - $28,495
Mileage: 20 City / 27 Hwy
The Forester has a large cargo area -- the safest place for pets to ride -- and a low floor, making it easy for dogs to get in and out, AAA says. There are also ample tie-down points to secure a kennel and all-wheel-drive makes it easier to carry dogs on roads where other cars might get stuck.
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Last updated August 18 2010: 12:52 PM ET