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Top 48 Midsize Cars Under $18K
May 28, 2015
Most of today's midsized cars offer a good amount of luxury and performance, making them a great option for those that need a solid, well-performing and comfortable vehicle.
US News & World Report's Best Cars Blog recently released their list of the top 50 used midsized cars all under $18,000. At the very top of the list is the 2009 Honda Accord, followed by the 2010 Mercury Milan and 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid. Below is the full list of 48.
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| Rank | Vehicle | Avg. Paid | Overall Used Car Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2009 Honda Accord | $10,897-$15,612 | 9.3 |
| 2 | 2010 Mercury Milan | $10,523-$13,527 | 9.2 |
| 2 | 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid | $14,237-$14,237 | 9.2 |
| 4 | 2010 Toyota Prius | $14,296-$15,172 | 9.1 |
| 5 | 2011 Chevrolet Malibu | $12,208-$14,471 | 9.0 |
| 5 | 2009 Saturn Aura | $8,730-$10,378 | 9.0 |
| 7 | 2010 Honda Accord | $12,173-$16,735 | 8.9 |
| 8 | 2011 Mazda Mazda6 | $12,042-$16,657 | 8.8 |
| 9 | 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid | $13,263 | 8.7 |
| 10 | 2009 Ford Fusion | $9,089-$12,082 | 8.7 |
| 10 | 2009 Toyota Camry | $9,978-$14,228 | 8.7 |
| 12 | 2011 Ford Fusion | $11,606-$16,687 | 8.5 |
| 12 | 2010 Ford Fusion | $10,473-$14,888 | 8.5 |
| 12 | 2010 Mazda Mazda6 | $9,878-$14,382 | 8.5 |
| 12 | 2009 Mercury Milan | $9,555-$12,395 | 8.5 |
| 17 | 2010 Subaru Legacy | $12,2147-$17,853 | 8.4 |
| 17 | 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid | $14,553 | 8.4 |
| 19 | 2011 Toyota Camry | $12,630-$17,618 | 8.3 |
| 19 | 2010 Toyota Camry | $11,308-$15,407 | 8.3 |
| 19 | 2009 Nissan Altima | $10,280-$14,855 | 8.3 |
| 19 | 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid | $13,533 | 8.3 |
| 23 | 2012 Suzuki Kizashi | $10,948-$15,853 | 8.2 |
| 23 | 2010 Chevrolet Malibu | $10,723-$13,008 | 8.2 |
| 23 | 2010 Hyundai Sonata | $9,763-$13,253 | 8.2 |
| 23 | 2010 Kia Optima | $9,398-$11,473 | 8.2 |
| 23 | 2010 Suzuki Kizashi | $8,545-$11,998 | 8.2 |
| 23 | 2009 Kia Optima | $8,013-$9,736 | 8.2 |
| 29 | 2011 Suzuki Kizashi | $9,740-$13,770 | 8.1 |
| 29 | 2009 Toyota Prius | $10,850-$11,792 | 8.1 |
| 31 | 2009 Chevrolet Malibu | $9,511-$11,642 | 8.0 |
| 32 | 2011 Chrysler 200 | $11,265-$17,629 | 7.9 |
| 32 | 2009 Subaru Legacy | $11,047-$17,924 | 7.9 |
| 34 | 2010 Dodge Avenger | $10,208-$11,286 | 7.8 |
| 34 | 2010 Mitsubishi Galant | $9,787-$10,824 | 7.8 |
| 34 | 2010 Nissan Altima | $11,663-$17,019 | 7.8 |
| 34 | 2009 Hyundai Sonata | $8,575-$11,548 | 7.8 |
| 38 | 2012 Mitsubishi Galant | $13,512-$14,943 | 7.7 |
| 38 | 2011 Mitsubishi Galant | $11,361-$12,569 | 7.7 |
| 38 | 2010 Volkswagen Passat | $12,072-$12,153 | 7.7 |
| 41 | 2009 Saturn Aura Hybrid | $10,065 | 7.6 |
| 41 | 2009 Volkswagen Passat | $10,097 | 7.6 |
| 43 | 2009 Dodge Avenger | $8,629-$10,672 | 7.5 |
| 43 | 2009 Mitsubishi Galant | $8,482-$10,809 | 7.5 |
| 45 | 2011 Dodge Avenger | $11,557-$14,098 | 7.4 |
| 46 | 2012 Dodge Avenger | $12,557-$16,152 | 7.3 |
| 47 | 2010 Chrysler Sebring | $10,314-$12,787 | 7.2 |
| 48 | 2009 Pontiac G6 | $8,950-$12,988 | 6.9 |
| 49 | 2009 Chrysler Sebring | $8,488-$10,780 | 6.8 |
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