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How to look good for less

Must-haves vs cut-price alternatives (Issue 1,055)

How to look good for less

There was nothing more important in 2009 than saving money – but what if you could watch the pennies and still stay in vogue? We selected four of the must-have models of the moment, and then hunted down a quartet
of cut-price alternatives which promised a similar ownership experience.

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New & used car deals

Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen Golf

RRP £25,235Avg. savings £2,502 off RRP*Used from £11,527
Nissan Qashqai

Nissan Qashqai

RRP £27,415Avg. savings £6,054 off RRP*Used from £9,995
Audi A3

Audi A3

RRP £26,295Avg. savings £3,075 off RRP*Used from £11,700
Volkswagen Tiguan

Volkswagen Tiguan

RRP £38,030Avg. savings £3,207 off RRP*Used from £20,799
* Average savings are calculated daily based on the best dealer prices on Auto Express vs manufacturer RRP
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