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Originally Posted by getsetgo

A.Minivans carry as many as seven passengers and, compared with most sport utility vehicles, cost less,…Correct
B.Minivans, which carry as many as seven passengers, compared with most sport utility vehicles, they cost less,...”compared” incorrectly modifies passengers, no clear referent for ”they”
C.Minivans carry as many as seven passengers, in comparison with most sport utility vehicles, and have a lower cost, they … no clear referent for ”they”, Incorrect idiom “in comparison with”
D.Minivans, carrying as many as seven passengers, compared with most sport utility vehicles, cost less,… ...”compared” incorrectly modifies passengers
E.Minivans, which carry as many as seven passengers, compared with most sport utility vehicles the cost is lower, and they…,...”compared” incorrectly modifies passengers, no clear referent for ”they”

For choice A the and threw me off. Is the and correct there? "Minivans carry as many as seven passengers and, compared with most sport utility vehicles, cost less..."