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- $10,000 - $20,000 (5)
- $20,000 - $30,000 (22)
- $30,000 - $50,000 (21)
- $50,000 - $100,000 (3)
Fuel Economy
- 15 MPG or Better (36)
Mid-Size Cars
- MSRP: $34,955 - $43,235
- Invoice: $32,136 - $39,729
- MPG: 18 (Est) City / 26 (Est) Hwy
Acura TL
#6 in Upscale Midsize Cars
The TL has been completely redesigned for 2009. The consensus of the automotive press is that Acura's newest upscale midsize sedan is a technophile's dream, with cabin electronics that exceed anything else in its ...
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.7 |
| Performance: | 9.0 |
| Exterior: | 6.2 |
| Interior: | 8.7 |
| Safety: | 10.0 |
| Reliability: | 8.0 |
- MSRP: $33,050 - $48,800
- Invoice: $30,737 - $45,385
- MPG: 21 City / 27 Hwy
Audi A4
#8 in Upscale Midsize Cars
Of the three German entry-level luxury sedans, the Audi A4 may be the least well-known in the United States. It’s always held outsider status when stacked up against the BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class ...
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.6 |
| Performance: | 8.5 |
| Exterior: | 8.4 |
| Interior: | 8.7 |
| Safety: | 10.0 |
| Reliability: | 5.0 |
- MSRP: $33,600 - $50,700
- Invoice: $30,910 - $46,645
- MPG: 18 City / 28 Hwy
BMW 3-Series
#1 in Upscale Midsize Cars
To most of the automotive press, the BMW 3-Series has been the entry-level luxury car that all others are measured against for many years. The 2009 edition carries that title well, but a few competitors have inched so ...
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 9.3 |
| Performance: | 9.3 |
| Exterior: | 9.0 |
| Interior: | 8.1 |
| Safety: | 9.4 |
| Reliability: | 8.0 |
- MSRP: $25,640 - $33,805
- Invoice: $24,486 - $32,284
- MPG: 17 City / 28 Hwy
Buick LaCrosse
#20 in Affordable Midsize Cars
The LaCrosse is a comfortable but unexciting car in its last year of production. There are many efficient cars that are more entertaining and safer to drive than the LaCrosse, for a similar, if not ...
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.4 |
| Performance: | 7.4 |
| Exterior: | 7.3 |
| Interior: | 7.2 |
| Safety: | 7.2 |
| Reliability: | 10.0 |
- MSRP: $36,560 - $40,760
- Invoice: $34,366 - $38,314
- MPG: 16 City / 25 Hwy
Cadillac CTS
#5 in Upscale Midsize Cars
The automotive press has reached a consensus: the CTS is the best sedan Cadillac has produced in a long time, and deserves consideration alongside the best German sport sedans. The midsize luxury four-door delivers good performance, ...
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.9 |
| Performance: | 8.8 |
| Exterior: | 8.6 |
| Interior: | 8.3 |
| Safety: | 9.4 |
| Reliability: | 8.0 |
- MSRP: $21,605 - $26,880
- Invoice: $20,417 - $25,402
- MPG: 22 City / 30 Hwy
Chevrolet Malibu
#2 in Affordable Midsize Cars
The latest Chevy Malibu has come as a suprise to many who thought the imports owned the midsize car segment. With sophisticated good looks, an upscale cabin feel and driving dynamics that match the ...
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 9.1 |
| Performance: | 7.9 |
| Exterior: | 9.0 |
| Interior: | 8.4 |
| Safety: | 8.7 |
| Reliability: | 10.0 |
- MSRP: $25,555 - $25,555
- Invoice: $24,149 - $24,149
- MPG: 26 City / 34 Hwy
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
Not Yet Ranked
The 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 highly-rated ...
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | NA |
| Performance: | NA |
| Exterior: | NA |
| Interior: | NA |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | NA |
- MSRP: $20,515 - $35,125
- Invoice: $19,009 - $32,589
- MPG: 21 City / 30 Hwy
Chrysler Sebring
#22 in Affordable Midsize Cars
The Chrysler Sebring rides in the bottom tier of the midsize car class thanks to a low quality interior, wonky steering and meager gas mileage.
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.0 |
| Performance: | 6.7 |
| Exterior: | 7.7 |
| Interior: | 7.5 |
| Safety: | 9.2 |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
- MSRP: $20,515 - $25,415
- Invoice: $18,994 - $23,404
- MPG: 21 City / 30 Hwy
Dodge Avenger
#23 in Affordable Midsize Cars
In previous years, the Dodge Avenger has trailed other affordable midsize cars, and little has changed for 2009. Add in Dodge's stumbling sales, and there's little reason to believe the Avenger's popularity will improve.
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 6.6 |
| Performance: | 6.2 |
| Exterior: | 7.9 |
| Interior: | 7.0 |
| Safety: | 9.3 |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $19,270 - $27,675
- Invoice: $17,986 - $25,357
- MPG: 22 (Est) City / 31 (Est) 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 cars in its class. Substantially improved for 2010, it now boasts one of the most upscale ...
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 9.0 |
| Performance: | 8.7 |
| Exterior: | 9.2 |
| Interior: | 8.7 |
| Safety: | 9.9 |
| Reliability: | NA |
- MSRP: $27,270 - $27,270
- Invoice: $24,993 - $24,993
- MPG: 41 (Est) City / 36 (Est) Hwy
Ford Fusion Hybrid
#1 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: | 9.5 |
| Performance: | 9.4 |
| Exterior: | 9.2 |
| Interior: | 9.4 |
| Safety: | 9.9 |
| Reliability: | 10.0 |
- MSRP: $20,905 - $31,155
- Invoice: $18,965 - $28,228
- MPG: 22 City / 31 Hwy
Honda Accord
#6 in Affordable Midsize Cars
The Honda Accord has been one of the best-selling and most well-reviewed midsize cars in America for many years, and the latest Accord does nothing to change that status. Redesigned just last year, the ...
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.8 |
| Performance: | 8.2 |
| Exterior: | 7.7 |
| Interior: | 8.7 |
| Safety: | 9.9 |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
- MSRP: NA
- Invoice: NA
- MPG: NA
Honda FCX Clarity
Not Yet Ranked
Honda says its FCX Clarity is the first fuel-cell powered vehicle to be offered to the general public in the United States
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | NA |
| Performance: | NA |
| Exterior: | NA |
| Interior: | NA |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | NA |
- MSRP: $19,800 - $23,100
- Invoice: $18,688 - $21,790
- MPG: 40 City / 43 Hwy
Honda Insight
#17 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 futuristic good looks, cool graphics and affordable price make it a worthy Prius-fighter. But ...
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.0 |
| Performance: | 8.0 |
| Exterior: | 8.9 |
| Interior: | 7.6 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | NA |
- MSRP: $18,700 - $26,550
- Invoice: $17,922 - $24,809
- MPG: 21 City / 32 Hwy
Hyundai Sonata
#13 in Affordable Midsize Cars
The Hyundai Sonata has been refreshed for 2009, with a redesigned interior that out-classes previous editions of this car, improved fuel economy and a horsepower bump. The result is a solid all-around family sedan, ...
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.3 |
| Performance: | 7.7 |
| Exterior: | 7.3 |
| Interior: | 8.3 |
| Safety: | 9.7 |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $33,250 - $38,700
- Invoice: $30,727 - $35,747
- MPG: 18 City / 26 Hwy
Infiniti G37
#3 in Upscale Midsize Cars
The 2009 Infiniti G37 has pulled alongside the traditional favorite in the Upscale Midsize Car class - the BMW 3-Series. The Coupe version of the G37 hit showrooms last year, and was immediately hailed as ...
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 9.1 |
| Performance: | 9.1 |
| Exterior: | 9.3 |
| Interior: | 8.3 |
| Safety: | 8.5 |
| Reliability: | 9.0 |
- MSRP: $17,495 - $22,145
- Invoice: $16,510 - $20,600
- MPG: 22 (Est) City / 32 (Est) Hwy
Kia Optima
#16 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: | 8.1 |
| Performance: | 8.2 |
| Exterior: | 7.0 |
| Interior: | 7.7 |
| Safety: | 9.7 |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $34,470 - $34,470
- Invoice: $31,253 - $31,253
- MPG: 19 City / 27 Hwy
Lexus ES
#2 in Upscale Midsize Cars
The 2009 Lexus ES 350 is a sharp-looking entry-level luxury sedan with one of the smoothest rides in the upscale midsize class and the kind of sumptuous interior Lexus is famous for, combined with ...
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 9.2 |
| Performance: | 8.6 |
| Exterior: | 8.3 |
| Interior: | 9.0 |
| Safety: | 8.6 |
| Reliability: | 10.0 |
- MSRP: $31,305 - $36,755
- Invoice: $28,174 - $33,078
- MPG: 18 City / 26 Hwy
Lexus IS
#9 in Upscale Midsize Cars
While most luxury automakers produce one midsize car, Lexus makes two. The ES is its sedate, comfortable cruiser. The IS, however, is the athlete, and the sexy convertible. Clearly the performance-oriented Lexus midsize sedan, ...
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.5 |
| Performance: | 8.1 |
| Exterior: | 8.2 |
| Interior: | 7.4 |
| Safety: | 8.8 |
| Reliability: | 9.0 |
- MSRP: $32,695 - $34,585
- Invoice: $30,021 - $31,722
- MPG: 18 City / 28 Hwy
Lincoln MKZ
#14 in Upscale Midsize Cars
The 2009 MKZ is a luxury car built on the same platform as the Ford Fusion. Auto writers agree that its performance is too close to that of the affordable midsize cars it's based ...
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.9 |
| Performance: | 7.3 |
| Exterior: | 7.4 |
| Interior: | 7.8 |
| Safety: | 9.6 |
| Reliability: | 8.0 |
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