Estate

Estate stock cars

Are you looking for a estate stock car deal? Learn everything about estate cars in this article.

Estate or also known as a station wagon, is a sedan with its roof extended over the cargo area. It crates more cabin volume and luggage space in the rear. With the support of a fifth door in the rear, the opening allows to easily pull in and out larger items. In this article we will explain all the important details about an estate car and guide you in finding the best deal for an estate.

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What is an estate?

The estate is in most cases based on a sedan body shape with the only difference being the extended roof over the cargo area of the car. The roof keeps its height all the way to the end of the car, almost creating a shoe like shape. As a result, there is a lot more luggage space in the rear of the car due to the added height. The opening of the luggage compartment becomes a fifth door like a hatchback. The wider opening and more space for storage is the main reason why estates are popular.

Why pick an estate over a sedan?

Sedans are neatly designed cars and usually quite a premium or luxurious product. If you want to read more about a sedan, read our article by clicking here.

So why exactly would someone prefer an estate over the beautifully shaped sedan? The main reason to pick an estate is practicality. The difference in size between an estate and sedan is the same. But the estate has 20L more luggage space. It also has a wider opening to store larger items easier such as a bike or taller items.

An estate is a more practical solution but can also look sleeker with certain models. For example, the Volvo estates are more popular than the sedan it is based on. The unique Volvo taillights on their “V” estate models are very nice looking!

Even in the sports segment, some estates are more popular than the sedan. Audi has their A6 in estate and sedan version. However, for the performance “RS” version it is only available in estate form. It just looks so much better in estate than a sedan and that’s what the market wanted. Even BMW has made the new M3 in an estate form because of high interest.

The estate body type looks good, is more practical, the same size to the sedan and for a similar price. That’s why you will pick an estate over a sedan.

The best estate for the price?

The best estate on the market is the Skoda Superb Combi. What is very important for an estate is luggage space and that’s where the Superb excels. With a boot capacity of 660 liters and 1.950 litres with the seats folded – the Skoda Superb Combi is the most practical estate in its class. Not only is it the largest, but also the best in value. The starting price for a well-equipped Skoda Superb Combi including discount is from just under 40.000 euro. The most expensive Skoda Superb Combi goes for around 60.000 euro including discount.

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Is an estate more practical?

In the cabin area of the estate, the practicality is identical to the sedan it is based on. For example, the glove compartment is of same size, it has just as many cupholders and storage space in the car. Where it does excel is headspace for rear passengers and boot capacity.

Because of its extended roofline, the height of the roof stays the same in the cabin. For rear passengers, they will have just as much headspace as those in the front. It’s also an airier environment because of the added glass windows in the rear of the car.

The fifth door for the boot is a more practical solution compared to the door opening in a sedan. The large opening allows a more practical entry for taller items.

An estate is the most practical vehicle for the size it takes. If you want an even practical car, then an MPV is a better option. But they are usually much larger in size.

What is the price of an estate?

The cheapest and smallest estate available on the mycarena search engine is the Skoda Fabia Combi and starts at just over 21.000 euro. Mid-sized estates will cost you around 40.000 euro including discount, such as the BMW 3 Series Touring. Larger estates are priced around 60.000 euro including discount such as the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

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How to find the best price for a new estate?

Estates are very popular cars and offered by a lot of different brands. Picking the right estate might be tricky, however the mycarena search engine makes it so easy for you to find the right estate. Through the search engine you can narrow down your search by utilising the filtering menu. There you can select your budget, colour, fuel, gearbox and so on. Once you have defined your filtering selection, you will see all estates that match your criteria. Clicking on a result will lead you to the official stock car website for the model of your choice. There you can read more about the estate in stock, get in touch with the dealer or reserve online.