2012 Station Wagons

2012 Toyota Prius V
$26,400 MSRP
42 MPG
$1,221 annual fuel cost

For some families, there is no more exciting addition to the 2012 fleet than the Prius V, the first hybrid station wagon on the market, and the new leader for fuel efficiency in its class. Other options for wagon shoppers that fall just short of the 35-MPG mark include two diesels: the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen ($25,260) and the 2012 Audi 3 ($30,250). A clear choice for the more budget-conscious is the 32-MPG gas-powered Kia Soul Eco ($13,900).