Can't go wrong with a Subaru
Vibe GT's are neat in a 6speed b/c of the Toyota 2ZZ motor (detuned Lotus motor)
Audi....bend over on maintenance, if you can afford an Audi, make sure you can afford to fix it.
Ford Escape...it's a Ford. You might be a Ford person, but a Subaru can satisfy anything you like about the Escape as far as cargo, AWD, fuel economy etc..
I would ALMOST look at a BMW 335ix before the Audi, due to no turbo's to worry about. AND that Audi parts are overpriced VW parts that just say Audi on the package and still says VW on the part lol.