Top 10 Best Family Cars Of 2013 (Pictures & Prices)

The trusted automotive resource, Kelley Blue Book (KBB), published its annual list of the Top 10 Best Family Cars of 2013, in which they emphasize qualities such as safety, interior space, price value ratio, residual value and one of the most important points which is the cost of operating and maintaining the vehicle for five years.

''If we look at 10 different families, certainly we suggest a different car for each one, but this list includes vehicles that have achieved high scores in areas such as security, space, comfort and value'', said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director, and marketing analyst for KBB. ''Our annual list was created with the purpose of helping families to find the best car, SUV, minivan, etc., which is usually different for each one.''

This Top-10 list of the best cars for families in 2013, includes data about the model, average transaction price (purchase or lease), residual value, cost of owning and maintaining the vehicle for 5 years, and percentage of residual value after 60 months.

So, if you already have a family or you are planning for the near future to have one with your couple and you still own a coupe, a convertible, a sporty, or any small vehicle that is not enough safe or hasn't enough space for all of you, Autopten suggests you bearing in mind these 10 vehicles listed below in your next auto purchase.

1. Nissan Pathfinder SV SUV

Average transaction price: $33,000
Residual value after 60 months: $13,250 (39%)
Maintenance and operation costs after 60 months: $47,019
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2. Honda Accord EX Sedan

Average transaction price: $25,000
Residual value after 60 months: $11,250 (43%)
Maintenance and operation costs after 60 months: $35,418
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3. Toyota Prius V Wagon

Average transaction price: $28,500
Residual value after 60 months: $10,500 (34%)
Maintenance and operation costs after 60 months: $38,761

4. Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SE Sedan

Average transaction price: $25,250
Residual value after 60 months: $8,250 (32%)
Maintenance and operation costs after 60 months: $39,409

5. Honda Odyssey EX Minivan

Average transaction price: $29,900
Residual value after 60 months: $12,000 (37%)
Maintenance and operation costs after 60 months: $44,811
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6. Toyota Avalon Limited Sedan

Average transaction price: $35,500
Residual value after 60 months: $15,000 (37%)
Maintenance and operation costs after 60 months: $51,517
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7. Ford Fusion SE Sedan

Average transaction price: $26,000
Residual value after 60 months: $9,500 (39%)
Maintenance and operation costs after 60 months: $37,740

8. Honda CR-V EX Sport Utility SUV

Average transaction price: $25,500
Residual value after 60 months: $13,500 (50%)
Maintenance and operation costs after 60 months: $36,345
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9. Nissan Altima 2.5 SL Sedan

Average transaction price: $26,500
Residual value after 60 months: $10,000 (35%)
Maintenance and operation costs after 60 months: $40,202
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10. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT SUV

Average transaction price: $51,500
Residual value after 60 months: $19,000 (38%)
Maintenance and operation costs after 60 months: $63,898
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Three SUVs, five sedans, one hatchback and one minivan are part of this ranking. Seven of them are originally from Japan (Asian cars at the top ), two from the USA, and one from Germany. Let us know which one you like the most. In my case, I still have no plans of owning a family car, however, if that were the case, I'd love to buy the new Nissan Pathfinder or the Ford Fusion which has a pretty amazing and imposing design besides looking safe and well-equipped.

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Hey ChevyMan, HoneyGirls and CarsAddict, it seems you didn't understand the title of the post which is about the best CARS for the family, not the best family SUVs. Besides, if you attempted to postulate those vehicles, you didn't even say why, you only reason is because they look cool, that is not enough mates, I could mention a bunch of SUVs because they are cool too, but probably they aren't the best for the family. Bear in mind that the article is based on the residual value, cost of owning and maintaining these cars for 5 years, and the percentage of residual value after 60 months. Are we? thanks!

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