If you’re in the market for a new car this year, Kelley Blue Book has compiled a list of the top ten family cars of 2010.  Whether you want a vehicle that will transport up to 9 passengers or one that will give you over 40 mpg, there’s something for everyone in the top ten!

1.  Chevy Suburban – MSRP $41,585

Features:  4 door SUV, seating for 9 passengers, 15 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the highway, 45.8 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats, ability to tow up to 9600 pounds

2. Honda Odyssey – MSRP $ 27,515

Features:  4 door minivan, seating for 8 passengers, 16 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway, corner and back up sensors, one-motion 60/40 split 3^rd row Magic Seat

3.  Chevy Traverse – MSRP $ 29,999

Features:  4 door crossover SUV, seating for 8 passenger, 17 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway, rearview camera system and usb port, ability to tow up to 5200 pounds

4.  Ford Flex – MSRP $29,725

Features:  2wd SUV, seating for 7 passengers, 17 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway, 355 horsepower twin-turbo 3.5 liter EcoBoost V6 engine,  mini fridge option, folding rear seat, ability to tow up to 4500 pounds

5.  Subaru Outback – MSRP $23,690

Features:  4 door midsize SUV, seating for 5 passengers, 19 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway, 8.7 inches of ground clearance, all wheel drive, ability to tow up to 2700 pounds

6.  Chevy Equinox – MSRP $23,360

Features:  4 door crossover SUV, seating for 5 passengers, 22 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway, XM Radio capability, 1500 maximum towing capacity

7.  Honda Accord Crosstour – MSRP $30,380

Features:  4 door hatchback sedan, seating for 5 passengers, 18 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway, V6 3.5L engine, 1500 maximum towing capacity

8.  Ford Taurus – MSRP $25,995

Features: 4 door sedan, seating for 5 passengers, 18 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway, V6 3.5L engine, split folding rear seat for extra cargo space

9.  Ford Fusion Hybrid – MSRP $28,675

Features:  4 door sedan, seating for 5 passengers, 41 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway, SYNC voice activated iPod, moon roof and DVD/entertainment system options available

10.  Hyundai Elantra Touring – MSRP $16,715

Features:  4 door midsize wagon, seating for 5 passengers, 23 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway, XM Radio capability, split folding rear seat for additional cargo space

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