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One online company, leasetrader.com, found out what women seem to want: functionality over frivolity.
The number one thing women look for in a new vehicle is fold-down or removable seats - allowing for more space and options when it comes to seating versus storage.
Another great get - an automatic open and close hatchback. That's number two on the list.
We take you hi-tech when rounding out the top five - an iPod plug-in, bluetooth technology and GPS. 
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For female car buyers, function trumps form.

Nearly two-thirds of the women in a new survey said having backseats that fold down to create more storage space was the most desirable feature in a car.

Women are a big chunk of the automobile-buying market and are behind about 46% of all new car purchases, according to CNW Marketing Research.

"It's interesting to note that women want functionality over technology in their cars," said Sergio Stiberman, CEO of Leas...

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The Latte Era Grinds Down

Average Americans were living like the Riches, thanks to easy credit and the real-estate bubble. Now they're trading down instead of trading up.

By Daniel Gross | NEWSWEEK

Oct 22, 2007 Issue

"Across the economy, consumers are now opting for smaller, less expensive items. In the past three years, sales of compact cars—cheaper to buy and operate than SUVs—have risen from 13.6 percent to 17.7 percent of total U.S. auto ...

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