Car Rankings: Affordable Large Cars

Ranking of large cars, including sedans, generally priced under $35,000. Toyota Avalon, Chrysler 300-Series, Dodge Charger and more. Rankings based on an in-depth analysis by U.S. News editors of all published auto ratings, reviews and test drives.

Rank Car Overall Performance Exterior Interior Safety Reliability MSRP MPG
#1
8.9 Very Good
8.0 9.0 9.5 10.0 7.0 $25,170
$33,020
City: 18 (Est)
Hwy: 28 (Est)
#1
8.9 Very Good
8.6 7.8 8.9 9.9 8.0 $27,945
$35,285
City: 19
Hwy: 28
#3
8.7 Very Good
7.5 NA 7.8 9.9 9.0 $25,120
$31,230
City: 18
Hwy: 28
#4
8.5 Very Good
8.4 9.0 8.3 NA 7.0 $27,260
$44,865
City: 18 (2009)
Hwy: 26 (2009)
#5
8.2 Very Good
7.9 8.0 8.3 8.5 6.0 $24,970
$28,920
City: 18
Hwy: 26
#6
7.9 Good
7.3 7.8 8.2 9.4 9.0 $29,230
$39,230
City: 17
Hwy: 26
#7
7.3 Good
6.8 7.4 7.1 9.6 7.0 $23,890
$29,630
City: 18
Hwy: 29
#7
7.3 Good
7.5 5.9 8.6 NA 5.0 $26,045
$26,045
City: 17
Hwy: 24
#9
6.7 Mediocre
6.7 5.9 7.1 10.0 9.0 $29,410
$29,410
City: 16 (2009)
Hwy: 24 (2009)