CNN lists the 11 best cars for dog owners. You might be surprised at how many dog owners would be considering but basing a car purchase solely on that might seem a bit overboard in my book.
The list is composed of spacier cars with wagons, CUVs, SUVs and people carriers. Pretty much a given. Thing is, these cars cost more than $20,000. Among those in the list, only the Kia Soul can be had for less. Not really a practical thing if transporting a pet is your prime consideration.
Besides, it’s about the size of the pet. If you have a chihuahua, even a Honda Fit will be overkill. But hey, a St. Bernard fits even in a Toyota iQ.
Here’s the list:
BMW 3-series wagon
Sticker price: $35,700 – $37,700
Mileage: 17 City / 26 Hwy
Volvo XC60
Sticker price: $32,400 – $41,550
Mileage: 18 City / 27 Hwy
Subaru Forester
Sticker price: $20,295 – $28,495
Mileage: 20 City / 27 Hwy
Hyundai Santa Fe
Sticker price: $21,695 – $30,295
Mileage: 19 City / 26 Hwy
Honda Element
Sticker price: $20,525 – $24,320
Mileage: 20 City / 25 Hwy
Toyota Venza
Sticker price: $23,777 – $26,595
Mileage: 21 City / 29 Hwy
Mazda3 wagon
Sticker price: $19,685 – $22,895
Mileage: 20 City / 28 Hwy
Mini Clubman
Sticker price: $20,450 – $31,000
Mileage: 28 City / 36 Hwy
Ford Escape Hybrid
Sticker price: $27,762 – $31,639
Mileage: 34 City / 31 Hwy
Kia Soul
Sticker price: $13,300 – $17,195
Mileage: 26 City / 31 Hwy
