02-26-2007, 04:07 PM
Just read about the Acura system... It can move front to back, but only left to right between the back wheels, not the front. The Direct Yaw Control may be something that the Subie doesn't do, but I'd have to read up on it. Subaru's AWD is real, full-time, all-wheel-drive, that can move front to back, side to side, while still getting good gas mileage. That, to me, is the best of both worlds. If a Jeep is to run 4x4 all the time, you could probably expect around 18mpg at best. Besides, the Acura is way out of your said price range! 
$45k for the cheapest sedan with the sh-awd.
$45k for the cheapest sedan with the sh-awd.