CHICAGO, May 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Cars.com, the
premier online resource for buying and selling new and used cars,
has named the 2014 Nissan Altima the most affordable midsize sedan.
Contenders had to be equipped with features like automatic
transmission, cruise control, a USB connection, Bluetooth, power
windows, a power driver's seat and a backup camera. Taking into
account these features and the five-year estimated fuel cost,
Cars.com compiled a list of 10 midsize sedans, ranked from most to
least affordable, with the 2015 Nissan Altima taking the top
spot.
"The Altima is a strong choice for budget conscious midsize
sedan shoppers. Beyond being a good deal, the Altima gets great gas
mileage of 38 mpg and received very good crash test results" said
Joe Wiesenfelder, Cars.com's
Executive Editor. "That said, there are many other great midsize
sedans for shoppers to consider as well. This list helps shoppers
understand which options will give them the most bang for their
buck throughout the entire ownership of their car."
The top 10 most affordable midsize sedans according to Cars.com
editors are:
Model & Trim
Level
|
Tested
Price
|
5-Year Fuel
Cost
|
Total Cost
|
2014 Nissan Altima
S
|
$23,820
|
$9,000
|
$32,820
|
2014 Hyundai Sonata
GLS
|
$23,160
|
$9,750
|
$32,910
|
2014 Toyota Camry
LE
|
$23,780
|
$9,750
|
$33,530
|
2014 Kia Optima
LX
|
$23,700
|
$10,250
|
$33,950
|
2013 Kia Optima
Hybrid LX
|
$27,400
|
$7,250
|
$34,650
|
2014 Honda Accord
Sport
|
$25,305
|
$9,500
|
$34,805
|
2014 Ford Fusion
Hybrid SE FWD
|
$29,100
|
$5,750
|
$34,850
|
2015 Chrysler 200
Limited
|
$25,145
|
$9,750
|
$34,895
|
2015 Mazda Mazda6
Touring
|
$25,690
|
$9,250
|
$34,940
|
2014 Chevrolet Malibu
1Lt
|
$25,700
|
$9,500
|
$35,200
|
"The midsize sedan remains one of the most popular types of cars
on sale today," said Wiesenfelder. "They serve as a great option
for so many different types of car shoppers because of their often
roomy interiors and impressive standard features all at an
affordable price. Because they remain so popular, the midsize
segment has become incredibly competitive, and automakers continue
to introduce new and newly redesigned models on a very regular
basis, giving shoppers many options to choose from."
For more information on the most affordable midsize sedan list,
visit blogs.cars.com. To read expert and car shoppers reviews of
all midsize sedans, visit www.cars.com/research.
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SOURCE Cars.com