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2021 Chevrolet Malibu
$19,708 Starting Price
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3.5 Expert Rating

32 MPG Combined Fuel Economy The Kia Niro Hybrid.

A contemporary American family sedan, the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu
is blessed with handsome styling, good fuel efficiency, and a large
trunk. See Details

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2021 Volkswagen Passat
$19,817 Starting Price
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3.8 Expert Rating

28 MPG Combined Fuel Economy

With its handsome looks, spacious interior, and a huge trunk, the
2021 VW Passat is a practical American-built family sedan at a
great price. See Details

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2021 Hyundai Sonata
$20,797 Starting Price
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4.4 Expert Rating

31 MPG Combined Fuel Economy

The refined Hyundai Sonata, with its abundant tech and safety
features, is a totally acceptable alternative to the Accord and
Camry. See Details

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2021 Nissan Altima
$20,826 Starting Price
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4.1 Expert Rating

31 MPG Combined Fuel Economy

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Nissan has adjusted the lineup, but the Altima remains a stylish
midsize sedan with comfortable
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2021 MAZDA MAZDA6
$22,693 Starting Price
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4.2 Expert Rating

26 MPG Combined Fuel Economy

The 2021 Mazda6 midsize sedan has its own special blend of style,
luxury, power, and driving dynamics, all at relatively reasonable
prices. See Details

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2021 Kia K5
$23,067 Starting Price
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4.5 Expert Rating

31 MPG Combined Fuel Economy

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Longer, lower, wider, and roomier than the Optima it replaces, the
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2021 Toyota Camry
$23,460 Starting Price
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4.6 Expert Rating

32 MPG Combined Fuel Economy

The 2021 Toyota Camry is one of the best midsize cars around —
safe, reliable, practical, stylish, and you can get it with all-wheel
drive. See Details

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2021 Chevrolet Camaro
$23,916 Starting Price
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4.1 Expert Rating

22 MPG Combined Fuel Economy

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The 2021 Chevrolet Camaro epitomizes bang for the buck and
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2021 Subaru Legacy
$23,960 Starting Price
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4.0 Expert Rating

30 MPG Combined Fuel Economy

With standard all-wheel drive, ample tech and safety features and
excellent value, the 2021 Subaru Legacy is highly recommendable
sedan. See Details

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2021 Honda Accord
$24,690 Starting Price
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4.7 Expert Rating

32 MPG Combined Fuel Economy

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The 2021 Honda Accord is one of the best sedans you can buy,
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2021 Dodge Challenger
$25,493 Starting Price
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3.6 Expert Rating

19 MPG Combined Fuel Economy

The 2021 Dodge Challenger coupe is a true muscle car, but that
muscle reaches greater heights with the new 807-horsepower SRT
Super Stock. See Details

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2021 Ford Mustang
$26,238 Starting Price
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4.5 Expert Rating

14 MPG Combined Fuel Economy

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The 2021 Ford Mustang continues an American automotive

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#1 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage #1 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage G4

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#1 2021 Kia Soul #1 2021 Hyundai Elantra

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#1 2021 Nissan LEAF

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#1 2021 Chevrolet Equinox #1 2021 Nissan Armada

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What Our Ratings Mean

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0-1.0: This is the rarest group of all because a really bad new car is really, really hard to find
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2.0: Cars landing in this set are also rare. Only true love and limitless passion (or a free vehicle)
should allow you to give in to temptation for one of these vehicles.
3.0: Is the vehicle you’re looking at in this range? We’d bet that if you look a little harder, you’ll
find a better vehicle at a similar price to fulfill your needs.
4.0: This is the area where the rubber meets the recommendations. The 3-4 range is full of good
cars and some great ones. Starting here, it’s OK to listen to your heart.
5.0: These scores represent the cream of the crop, with “5.0” representing, well, near perfection.
Any car you choose in this group will treat you very well over time.

How Kelley Blue Book Rates Cars

Rather than pulling random numbers out of the air or off some meaningless checklist, KBB’s editors
rank a vehicle to where it belongs in its class. Before any car earns its KBB rating, it must prove itself to
be better (or worse) than the other cars it’s competing against as it tries to get you to spend your
money buying or leasing.

Our editors drive and live with a given vehicle. We ask all the right questions about the interior, the
exterior, the engine and powertrain, the ride and handling, the features, the comfort, and of course,
about the price. Does it serve the purpose for which it was built? (Whether that purpose is commuting
efficiently to and from work in the city, keeping your family safe, making you feel like you’ve made it to
the top — or that you’re on your way — or making you feel like you’ve finally found just the right
partner for your lifestyle.)

We take each vehicle we test through the mundane — parking, lane-changing, backing up, cargo space
and loading — as well as the essential — acceleration, braking, handling, interior quiet and comfort,
build quality, materials quality, reliability.

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