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5 Best Midsize Cars of 2012

January 17th, 2012

We first presented you with a list of the 3 most affordable midsize cars that you can buy today.

We now present to you the overall list of the 5 best midsize sedans, which, not surprisingly, includes the three cars that were mentioned in our previous post.

It was not too long ago that the Toyota Camry or the Honda Accord was the default choice when looking for the best midsize car.

The 2012 Toyota Camry has been improved for more comfort and livelier handling. The Honda Accord, in the meantime, retains the title of the most reliable midsize sedan according to J.D. Powers and Associates.

Now is the best time to buy a new family car. If you have your eyes fixed on either a new Camry or Accord, you should take the time to check out the best midsize cars of 2012, based on price, value, and performance.

Best Midsize Cars of 2012

1. Suzuki Kizashi

The Suzuki Kizashi is an underdog in the midsize segment. It is included in our list because it delivers the handling characteristics of a more expensive car. The Kizashi also offers an available AWD system along with a pleasantly engineered and refined interior.

2. Hyundai Sonata

Hyundai is clearly aiming for world dominance with the new Sonata.Starting at less than $20,000, the Sonata delivers inspired looks, a fuel efficient line of engines, and more standard kit compared to other cars in the segment. The Sonata is also spacious, comfortable, and engaging to drive as well.

3. Ford Fusion

The new Ford Fusion posts a big threat to the dominance of Toyota and Honda in the automotive market. The Fusion offers everything that a car buyer will want in an affordable midsize car–maybe offering a bit more than expected. The Fusion makes use of powerful yet efficient gasoline engines and is even offered as a hybrid model as well.

4. Kia Optima

Do you still have doubts about the build quality, reliability, and refinement of Kia cars? Have no fear. Parent company Hyundai is here to make sure that all Kia cars follow the same level of reliability similar to Hyundai cars. The Optima is loosely based on the current Hyundai Sonata platform and gives the driver a more affordable approach towards luxury cruising.

5. Mazda 6

The Mazda 6 deserves your undivided attention especially if you are looking for a sporty family car. Few people will argue that the crisp styling cues of the Mazda 6 makes it the perfect choice for young urban warriors who like the comfort and space of a bigger family car. The Mazda 6 offers an exquisite interior for the price and offers marginal amounts of legroom both in the front and the rear seats.

We will continue to provide you with a list of the best cars to buy for 2012. If you want to find out the latest car prices of the best midsize sedans stated above, then you can do no better than to ask for a free online price quote, courtesy of CompetingCarPrices.com.