If you haven't chosen yet, I have a few thoughts. First of all, stay away from the subaru. Not because they are bad cars (because they aren't) but your fuel mileage will likely be in the low to mid 20's depending on if it's a turbo model or not. Same thing with the charger, it's going to be a gas guzzler. After all it is a "muscle car". Seems you're going off to college I'd recommend something that will be able to hold all your stuff, so a good sized trunk is probably a good idea. If you decide to get an SUV, be sure you know that they handle differently than a car. They are top heavy and short wheel based so you can't drive them like a race car or you will flip them. The fusion, Saab, or Lancer are good picks but stick with a 4 cylinder or at least non turbo (lancer). I loved my Honda Accord and the 4 cylinder model was zippy enough for me but still got 32 mpg's. Something to consider.