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What cars, trucks and SUVs are truly ‘American-made?’

Chrysler's Jeep Grand Cherokee, shown here on an indoor test at the Cleveland Auto Show, ranked high in American-made content.

Chrysler’s Jeep Grand Cherokee, shown here on an indoor test at the Cleveland Auto Show, ranked high in American-made content.  (Mark Duncan / Associated Press )

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A professor at the American University Kogod School of Business looked at more than 250 vehicles for sale. The answer was that none can claim to be 100% born and bred in the U.S.A., but some are far more American than others.

Toyota Avalon, 81

The Toyota Avalon ranks highest among foreign-headquartered brands in American-made content.  (Mark Lennihan / Associated Press)

Ford Focus, 63

By at least one estimate, the Ford Focus is the best-selling car in the world. The Focus has an American content rating of 63, but the electric version gets a higher rating of 70.  (Justin Sullivan / Getty Images)

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