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You have $22,000 to spend, which of these would you buy and why?
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So, your budget is 22,000 (excluding taxes) . . . which of these would you buy and why?
- MSRP: $19,820 – $28,810
- Invoice: $18,567 – $26,459
- Avg. Paid: $20,460
- $29,501
- MPG: 22 City / 32 Hwy
#1
Reviewers were impressed with the 2010 Ford Fusion’s upscale
interior, more powerful engine options and available all-wheel
drive. The 2011 Ford Fusion maintains these traits, but gains …
| U.S.News Scores |
| Overall: |
9.1 |
| Performance: |
9.0 |
| Exterior: |
9.0 |
| Interior: |
8.8 |
| Safety: |
10.0 |
| Reliability: |
9.0 |
- MSRP: $28,405 – $28,405
- Invoice: $26,094 – $26,094
- Avg. Paid: $29,059
- $29,059
- MPG: 41 City / 36 Hwy
#2
If you’re in the market for a Hybrid, you may not need to look
further than the 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid. It was the 2010 North
American …
| U.S.News Scores |
| Overall: |
9.0 |
| Performance: |
9.0 |
| Exterior: |
8.7 |
| Interior: |
8.9 |
| Safety: |
NA |
| Reliability: |
NA |
- MSRP: $19,395 – $25,495
- Invoice: $18,593 – $23,847
- Avg. Paid: $19,816
- $25,834
- MPG: 24 City / 35 Hwy
#2
Sharply-styled inside and out, and remarkably fuel-efficient, the
all-new Hyundai Sonata is winning some positive press — but
its most upscale trims can’t compete with some competitors.
| U.S.News Scores |
| Overall: |
9.0 |
| Performance: |
8.2 |
| Exterior: |
8.2 |
| Interior: |
8.0 |
| Safety: |
9.9 |
| Reliability: |
8.0 |
- MSRP: $23,520 – $28,790
- Invoice: $22,108 – $26,801
- Avg. Paid: $25,122
- $30,576
- MPG: 51 City / 48 Hwy
#2
The 2011 Toyota Prius isn’t the most comfortable or fastest car on
the market, but the Prius makes up for these faults with its stellar
fuel economy …
| U.S.News Scores |
| Overall: |
9.0 |
| Performance: |
8.3 |
| Exterior: |
8.6 |
| Interior: |
8.5 |
| Safety: |
10.0 |
| Reliability: |
NA |
- MSRP: $19,990 – $29,320
- Invoice: $18,481 – $27,098
- Avg. Paid: $19,407
- $28,255
- MPG: 20 City / 29 Hwy
#5
If you want a side of sport with your order of affordable midsize
car, be sure to take a look at the 2011 Mazda6.
| U.S.News Scores |
| Overall: |
8.9 |
| Performance: |
8.7 |
| Exterior: |
9.2 |
| Interior: |
8.5 |
| Safety: |
8.7 |
| Reliability: |
NA |
- MSRP: $18,999 – $27,149
- Invoice: $18,239 – $26,063
- Avg. Paid: $18,639
- $26,375
- MPG: 21 City / 31 Hwy
#5
The 2011 Suzuki Kizashi aims to compete with such upscale midsize
cars as the Acura TSX or Audi A4, but for the price of an affordable
midsize …
| U.S.News Scores |
| Overall: |
8.9 |
| Performance: |
8.8 |
| Exterior: |
8.6 |
| Interior: |
8.3 |
| Safety: |
10.0 |
| Reliability: |
NA |
- MSRP: $21,180 – $31,730
- Invoice: $19,214 – $28,747
- Avg. Paid: $21,065
- $30,949
- MPG: 23 City / 33 Hwy
#7
The 2011 Honda Accord is the go-to car for reliability and
practicality in the class of Affordable Midsize Cars. To keep pace
with rivals, Honda has made …
| U.S.News Scores |
| Overall: |
8.8 |
| Performance: |
8.2 |
| Exterior: |
7.7 |
| Interior: |
8.4 |
| Safety: |
10.0 |
| Reliability: |
NA |
- MSRP: $25,795 – $25,795
- Invoice: $24,383 – $24,383
- Avg. Paid: $26,129
- $26,129
- MPG: 35 (Est) City / 40 (Est) Hwy
#7
The 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is your best bet if you’re looking
for a car that combines great fuel economy with strong performance,
an upscale interior and …
| U.S.News Scores |
| Overall: |
8.8 |
| Performance: |
8.0 |
| Exterior: |
8.6 |
| Interior: |
8.5 |
| Safety: |
NA |
| Reliability: |
NA |
- MSRP: $20,270 – $30,540
- Invoice: $19,431 – $28,294
- Avg. Paid: $19,739
- $29,217
- MPG: 23 City / 31 Hwy
#9
The automotive press considers the 2011 Nissan Altima a solid choice
for small families, but notes that it’s easily surpassed by the
competition in terms of performance, …
| U.S.News Scores |
| Overall: |
8.7 |
| Performance: |
8.4 |
| Exterior: |
8.6 |
| Interior: |
7.7 |
| Safety: |
9.4 |
| Reliability: |
NA |
- MSRP: $21,975 – $27,165
- Invoice: $20,876 – $25,807
- Avg. Paid: $22,161
- $26,625
- MPG: 22 City / 33 Hwy
#10
Though the Chevrolet Malibu is an excellent family car, it competes
in a competitive class. By doing some comparison shopping, you may
find an even better car …
| U.S.News Scores |
| Overall: |
8.6 |
| Performance: |
7.9 |
| Exterior: |
9.0 |
| Interior: |
8.4 |
| Safety: |
8.3 |
| Reliability: |
7.0 |
- MSRP: $19,200 – $26,200
- Invoice: $18,800 – $24,480
- Avg. Paid: $19,803
- $26,762
- MPG: 24 City / 35 Hwy
#11
Reviewers say that the 2011 Kia Optima’s redesign has turned it from
a forgettable sedan to a car that can compete with the best in the
class.
| U.S.News Scores |
| Overall: |
8.5 |
| Performance: |
8.3 |
| Exterior: |
8.4 |
| Interior: |
7.0 |
| Safety: |
10.0 |
| Reliability: |
NA |
- MSRP: $27,050 – $27,050
- Invoice: $24,887 – $24,887
- Avg. Paid: $27,033
- $27,033
- MPG: 31 City / 35 Hwy
#12
The 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid is a rare bird. While most hybrids tend
to have a high entrance fee over the standard model, the Camry
Hybrid provides …
| U.S.News Scores |
| Overall: |
8.3 |
| Performance: |
8.0 |
| Exterior: |
7.9 |
| Interior: |
8.4 |
| Safety: |
6.4 |
| Reliability: |
NA |
- MSRP: $19,995 – $31,395
- Invoice: $18,926 – $29,259
- Avg. Paid: $19,974
- $30,940
- MPG: 19 City / 27 Hwy
#13
The 2011 Subaru Legacy manages to measure up against other
affordable midsize cars and remains the only one to come with
standard all-wheel-drive.
| U.S.News Scores |
| Overall: |
8.2 |
| Performance: |
8.3 |
| Exterior: |
7.9 |
| Interior: |
7.8 |
| Safety: |
8.4 |
| Reliability: |
6.0 |
- MSRP: $26,800 – $26,800
- Invoice: $25,116 – $25,116
- Avg. Paid: $26,160
- $26,160
- MPG: 33 City / 33 Hwy
#14
In a growing class, the 2011 Nissan Altima Hybrid is easily
overlooked because of its low fuel economy ratings, limited
availability and expensive optional packages.
| U.S.News Scores |
| Overall: |
8.1 |
| Performance: |
7.8 |
| Exterior: |
8.4 |
| Interior: |
8.4 |
| Safety: |
NA |
| Reliability: |
NA |
- MSRP: $20,195 – $29,845
- Invoice: $18,882 – $27,159
- Avg. Paid: $20,295
- $29,683
- MPG: 22 City / 33 Hwy
#14
The best-selling car in America for eight straight years, the Toyota
Camry saw its reputation damaged by Toyota’s highly-publicized
recalls for unintended acceleration (see our Toyota Recall …
| U.S.News Scores |
| Overall: |
8.1 |
| Performance: |
7.6 |
| Exterior: |
7.9 |
| Interior: |
8.4 |
| Safety: |
7.4 |
| Reliability: |
7.0 |
- MSRP: $26,995 – $27,195
- Invoice: $25,277 – $25,412
- Avg. Paid: $25,360
- $25,688
- MPG: 22 City / 31 Hwy
#14
The 2010 Volkswagen Passat is an affordable midsize car with an
interior that almost belongs in a more expensive class, combined
with with suspension tuning that makes …
| U.S.News Scores |
| Overall: |
8.1 |
| Performance: |
8.0 |
| Exterior: |
7.7 |
| Interior: |
8.2 |
| Safety: |
8.3 |
| Reliability: |
6.0 |
- MSRP: $21,599 – $23,999
- Invoice: $20,687 – $22,986
- Avg. Paid: $21,398
- $23,668
- MPG: 21 City / 30 Hwy
#17
Due to its cheap interior, underpowered engine and dated feel,
reviewers don’t recommend the 2011 Mitsubishi Galant.
| U.S.News Scores |
| Overall: |
7.5 |
| Performance: |
7.9 |
| Exterior: |
7.4 |
| Interior: |
7.7 |
| Safety: |
8.7 |
| Reliability: |
8.0 |
- MSRP: $19,245 – $23,945
- Invoice: $18,985 – $22,924
- Avg. Paid: $19,156
- $23,656
- MPG: 21 City / 30 Hwy
#18
The new Chrysler 200 replaces the lackluster Sebring sedan. It
solves many of the problems that afflicted the old Sebring, but it
isn’t quite up to par …
| U.S.News Scores |
| Overall: |
7.2 |
| Performance: |
8.0 |
| Exterior: |
8.4 |
| Interior: |
5.8 |
| Safety: |
10.0 |
| Reliability: |
NA |
- MSRP: $20,230 – $21,730
- Invoice: $19,506 – $20,886
- Avg. Paid: $20,541
- $22,014
- MPG: 21 City / 30 Hwy
#19
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 …
| U.S.News Scores |
| Overall: |
6.4 |
| Performance: |
6.1 |
| Exterior: |
7.9 |
| Interior: |
6.9 |
| Safety: |
9.8 |
| Reliability: |
5.0 |
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