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The 10 Cars With The Biggest Price Hikes

An analysis of auto sales data shows some carmakers have been able to hike prices more than others. Here are the 10 cars with prices have gone up the most in the past year.

In Pictures: The 10 Cars With The Biggest Price Hikes

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Ford Taurus

Not a rental car any longer, the Taurus' average selling price increased $6,200, or nearly 25%, after Ford redesigned it for 2010 and loaded it up with new technology. It now fetches an average $31,458.

In Pictures: The 10 Cars With The Biggest Price Hikes

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Hyundai Tucson

With a much improved quality image, the Korean carmaker is discovering consumers will pay more for its vehicles. The redesigned 2010 Tucson now sells for an average $25,602, up 21.5% over the 2009 model.

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Lincoln MKZ

After a modest freshening for 2010, including better fuel economy, the MKZ now sells for 20% more than its predecessor. Its average selling price is now $38,562, up more than $6,400 over the 2009 MKZ.