2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class

Price Range: $34,600 - $36,600

The GLK borrows the appearance of Mercedes' larger sport-utility vehicles but is actually very manageable size for city-dwellers. The combination of boxy exterior style and best-in-class aerodynamics should please most shoppers, too. Inside, the GLK feels more car-like, which most buyers will appreciate, along with the brisk acceleration from the V6. The GLK is very competitively priced as well; with its base level of equipment, it's no more expensive than some of its luxury rivals.