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Mid-Size Cars $20,000 - $30,000
- MSRP: $27,085 - $33,015
- Invoice: $26,002 - $31,694
- Avg. Paid: $27,521 - $33,317
- MPG: 18 (est) City / 27 (est) Hwy
Buick LaCrosse
#8 in Affordable Midsize Cars
When the 2010 Buick LaCrosse first appeared, the automotive press collectively gasped, "That thing's a Buick?!" With a Lexus-like interior, and elegant exterior and better road manners than anything the brand has put out ...
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.7 |
| Performance: | 8.5 |
| Exterior: | 9.3 |
| Interior: | 9.0 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 8.0 |
- MSRP: $21,825 - $26,605
- Invoice: $20,734 - $25,275
- Avg. Paid: $21,824 - $26,403
- MPG: 22 City / 30 Hwy
Chevrolet Malibu
#4 in Affordable Midsize Cars
The Chevy Malibu has enjoyed a ranking near the top of the midsize car class since a 2008 redesign. With a distinctive, two-tone cabin more stylish than the Honda Accord or Toyota Camry, a ...
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.9 |
| Performance: | 7.9 |
| Exterior: | 9.0 |
| Interior: | 8.4 |
| Safety: | 9.9 |
| Reliability: | 8.0 |
- MSRP: $25,555 - $25,555
- Invoice: $24,149 - $24,149
- Avg. Paid: $25,222 - $25,222
- MPG: 26 City / 34 Hwy
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
Not Yet Ranked
The Chevy Malibu is one of the best midsize sedans available in America today. Now, residents in 11 states are offered what sounds too good to be true -- a hybrid-powered version of the ...
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | NA |
| Performance: | NA |
| Exterior: | NA |
| Interior: | NA |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | NA |
- MSRP: $22,115 - $34,705
- Invoice: $21,240 - $33,087
- Avg. Paid: $21,321 - $34,417
- MPG: 21 City / 21 Hwy
Chrysler Sebring
#22 in Affordable Midsize Cars
The Chrysler Sebring has languished near the bottom of the midsize car class for years. With parent company Chrysler cutting costs in recent years, it hasn't received significant improvements this year. Most cars in ...
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.1 |
| Performance: | 6.5 |
| Exterior: | 7.2 |
| Interior: | 7.3 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $20,230 - $21,730
- Invoice: $19,524 - $20,889
- Avg. Paid: $19,786 - $21,180
- MPG: 21 City / 30 Hwy
Dodge Avenger
#24 in Affordable Midsize Cars
The aging Dodge Avenger has always sat at the back of a very large, very competitive group of midsize family cars. It comes into 2010 unchanged, and apart from value pricing, the automotive press ...
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 6.5 |
| Performance: | 6.1 |
| Exterior: | 7.9 |
| Interior: | 6.9 |
| Safety: | 9.9 |
| Reliability: | 5.0 |
- MSRP: $19,620 - $28,030
- Invoice: $18,305 - $25,677
- Avg. Paid: $19,711 - $27,944
- MPG: 22 City / 31 Hwy
Ford Fusion
#3 in Affordable Midsize Cars
The Ford Fusion is no longer just viable competition for the imports. It's now one of the best midsize family cars. Substantially improved for 2010, it now boasts one of the most upscale interiors ...
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 9.0 |
| Performance: | 8.8 |
| Exterior: | 8.9 |
| Interior: | 8.8 |
| Safety: | 9.9 |
| Reliability: | 9.0 |
- MSRP: $27,625 - $27,625
- Invoice: $25,313 - $25,313
- Avg. Paid: $27,387 - $27,387
- MPG: 41 City / 36 Hwy
Ford Fusion Hybrid
#2 in Affordable Midsize Cars
The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid has taken the automotive press by surprise. Many reviewers are calling it the best hybrid sedan yet. It holds its own against the Toyota Prius, and in some ways, ...
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 9.2 |
| Performance: | 9.1 |
| Exterior: | 8.9 |
| Interior: | 8.9 |
| Safety: | 9.9 |
| Reliability: | 9.0 |
- MSRP: $21,055 - $31,305
- Invoice: $19,101 - $28,363
- Avg. Paid: $20,569 - $30,580
- MPG: 21 City / 31 Hwy
Honda Accord
#7 in Affordable Midsize Cars
The Honda Accord has been an excellent choice for most family sedan buyers for more than a generation. The 2010 Accord does nothing to change that, with a roomy interior, performance that's just a ...
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.8 |
| Performance: | 8.2 |
| Exterior: | 7.7 |
| Interior: | 8.6 |
| Safety: | 9.4 |
| Reliability: | 9.0 |
- MSRP: $19,800 - $23,100
- Invoice: $18,688 - $21,790
- Avg. Paid: $20,601 - $23,884
- MPG: 40 City / 43 Hwy
Honda Insight
#19 in Affordable Midsize Cars
The Honda Insight is an all-new, hybrid-only sedan resembling the Toyota Prius, but starting from a lower price. The Insight's easy-to-drive nature and affordable price make it a worthy Prius-fighter, but a redesigned Prius has leaped ...
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.6 |
| Performance: | 7.7 |
| Exterior: | 8.7 |
| Interior: | 7.3 |
| Safety: | 9.0 |
| Reliability: | 8.0 |
- MSRP: $18,700 - $26,550
- Invoice: $17,922 - $24,809
- Avg. Paid: $18,634 - $26,221
- MPG: 21 (2009) City / 32 (2009) Hwy
Hyundai Sonata
#16 in Affordable Midsize Cars
Once a budget option, the Hyundai Sonata is now a legitimate competitor for the best midsize sedans. It is not notable for any one trait, but does most things well.
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.2 |
| Performance: | 7.6 |
| Exterior: | 7.2 |
| Interior: | 8.3 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
- MSRP: $17,495 - $22,145
- Invoice: $16,510 - $20,600
- Avg. Paid: $17,443 - $21,934
- MPG: 22 (Est) City / 32 (Est) Hwy
Kia Optima
#17 in Affordable Midsize Cars
The Kia Optima has been improved for the 2009 model year, with updated exterior styling, more power and improved fuel economy. Its low price and long warranty make it a solid choice for some ...
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.0 |
| Performance: | 8.2 |
| Exterior: | 7.0 |
| Interior: | 7.7 |
| Safety: | 9.7 |
| Reliability: | 5.0 |
- MSRP: $18,450 - $28,390
- Invoice: $17,507 - $26,219
- Avg. Paid: $17,811 - $27,250
- MPG: 20 City / 29 Hwy
Mazda Mazda6
#10 in Affordable Midsize Cars
Entirely redesigned last year, the Mazda6 is one of the sportiest and sexiest cars available in the midsize sedan segment. It gets expensive, however, once you start adding options.
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.4 |
| Performance: | 8.7 |
| Exterior: | 9.2 |
| Interior: | 8.4 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 5.0 |
- MSRP: $27,855 - $27,855
- Invoice: $25,555 - $25,555
- Avg. Paid: $27,575 - $27,575
- MPG: 41 (Est) City / 36 (Est) Hwy
Mercury Milan Hybrid
#1 in Affordable Midsize Cars
The 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid is a very close cousin to the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid - and many reviewers call the pair the best hybrid sedans available. With fuel economy only a step ...
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 9.3 |
| Performance: | 9.1 |
| Exterior: | 8.1 |
| Interior: | 8.8 |
| Safety: | 9.9 |
| Reliability: | 9.0 |
- MSRP: $19,900 - $29,380
- Invoice: $19,078 - $27,221
- Avg. Paid: $19,706 - $28,759
- MPG: 23 City / 32 Hwy
Nissan Altima
#11 in Affordable Midsize Cars
The Nissan Altima is a easy to overlook in a segment filled with Accords, Camrys and Fusions, but it shouldn't be. The Altima isn't just a functional family sedan -- it's actually fun to ...
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.3 |
| Performance: | 8.4 |
| Exterior: | 8.6 |
| Interior: | 7.4 |
| Safety: | 8.3 |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
- MSRP: $26,650 - $26,650
- Invoice: $24,976 - $24,976
- Avg. Paid: $26,093 - $26,093
- MPG: 35 City / 33 Hwy
Nissan Altima Hybrid
#11 in Affordable Midsize Cars
The Nissan Altima is one of the better sedans available in the midsize class. Its hybrid counterpart is every bit as attractive, fairly fun to drive, and offers good gas mileage, but is available in ...
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.3 |
| Performance: | 7.9 |
| Exterior: | 8.6 |
| Interior: | 8.5 |
| Safety: | 9.9 |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
- MSRP: $20,490 - $32,300
- Invoice: $19,363 - $30,524
- Avg. Paid: $20,621 - $31,203
- MPG: 22 City / 33 Hwy
Pontiac G6
#22 in Affordable Midsize Cars
The Pontiac brand is due to disappear from American roads this year, and the 2009 Pontiac G6 with it. The automotive press was neither impressed nor offended with the G6. Underpowered, with a substandard interior, ...
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.1 |
| Performance: | 6.8 |
| Exterior: | 8.1 |
| Interior: | 7.6 |
| Safety: | 8.2 |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
- MSRP: $22,655 - $27,250
- Invoice: $21,182 - $25,479
- Avg. Paid: $20,710 - $25,160
- MPG: 22 City / 33 Hwy
Saturn Aura
#11 in Affordable Midsize Cars
Shoppers considering the 2009 Saturn Aura will find a competent domestic alternative to the import sedans that have dominated the class. They'll also find disappointing cabin materials and ergonomics that keep the Aura from ...
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.3 |
| Performance: | 8.2 |
| Exterior: | 8.3 |
| Interior: | 7.9 |
| Safety: | 8.7 |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $26,325 - $26,325
- Invoice: $24,614 - $24,614
- Avg. Paid: $23,417 - $23,417
- MPG: 26 City / 34 Hwy
Saturn Aura Hybrid
#19 in Affordable Midsize Cars
The 2009 Saturn Aura Hybrid carries a slightly lower base price than some other hybrids, but is otherwise not competitive with rival hybrid-electric cars. It boasts only a modest improvement in fuel economy over its ...
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.6 |
| Performance: | 6.2 |
| Exterior: | 8.3 |
| Interior: | 8.3 |
| Safety: | 8.7 |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $19,995 - $29,995
- Invoice: $18,926 - $28,061
- Avg. Paid: $19,152 - $28,305
- MPG: 19 City / 27 Hwy
Subaru Legacy
#11 in Affordable Midsize Cars
No longer just a quirky option with all-wheel drive, the redesigned Subaru Legacy now one of the most spacious cars in its class. It's a fun-to-drive sedan that makes a unique styling statement no ...
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.3 |
| Performance: | 8.5 |
| Exterior: | 7.9 |
| Interior: | 7.6 |
| Safety: | 10.0 |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $19,395 - $29,045
- Invoice: $17,938 - $26,138
- Avg. Paid: $18,856 - $27,945
- MPG: 21 City / 31 Hwy
Toyota Camry
#8 in Affordable Midsize Cars
The Toyota Camry remains one of the best values in the automotive world. The 2009 edition won U.S. News' 2009 Best Car for the Money award in the midsize car class with its combination ...
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.7 |
| Performance: | 7.7 |
| Exterior: | 8.0 |
| Interior: | 8.6 |
| Safety: | 8.7 |
| Reliability: | 10.0 |