Roomy, comfortable, efficient, tech-savvy, and sometimes even fun to drive, today’s midsize sedans deliver more bang for the buck than perhaps any other category of vehicles. It’s no wonder they remain among the top-selling cars in the country.
Explore your 10 options below — listed in alphabetical order — or scroll past the cars to get your first peek at new models, pick up some smart sedan test-drive tips and more.
Starting Price: $22,970
The roomy, stylish tech-savvy Malibu offers a choice of powertrains, including a hybrid option. Read More
Starting Price: $24,165
The boldly styled Fusion continues to turn heads and win buyers with its good looks. Read More
Starting Price: $24,800
Excellent tech and innovative features help make this the most advanced, most refined Accord to date. Read More
Starting Price: $24,330
With competitive pricing, a boatload of class-leading tech and excellent warranty coverage, the all-new Sonata is an even better value. Read More
Starting Price: $24,115
The Optima mixes a sporty and stylish persona with established value. Read More
Starting Price: $24,920
Arguably the most stylish, most fun-to-drive midsize sedan, a more powerful turbocharged engine and updated styling make the Mazda6 even more appealing. Read More
Starting Price: $24,995
All-new just last year, the Altima offers two engines, a sporty attitude and available all-wheel drive. Read More
Starting Price: $23,630
The all-new Legacy comes with more upscale features, technology and safety. It still comes standard with all-wheel drive, and has a stellar reputation for reliability. Read More
Starting Price: $25,250
The venerable Camry is as easy to drive and reliable as ever, but with more style and sportiness than in the past. There’s even a TRD model available. Read More
Starting Price: $23,915
The only European entry in the segment, the roomy, comfortable Passat is also a pleasure to drive. Read More
Best Buy
On the strength of its stellar reputation for quality and value, the Honda Accord was named the Kelley Blue Book Midsize Car Best Buy of 2020.
Broad Appeal
You’ll find six of these midsize sedans on our most recent list of 10 Best Sedans Under $25,000 and six on our collection of 10 Most Comfortable Cars Under $30,000.
What’s New
For 2020, the Hyundai Sonata and Subaru Legacy are all-new, and the Volkswagen Passat gets a significant refresh.
How to Test Drive a Sedan
In the video below our own Micah Muzio demonstrates how to get the most out of the all-important and irreplaceable test drive.
Resale Value Recognition
The Subaru Legacy is a perennial resale value standout, and it took home our most recent Best Resale Value Award in the Midsize Car category. Following in the second and third spots were the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry.
Interesting Alternatives
Want the amenities of a midsize sedan but don’t need all the room? Today’s small cars offer an increasingly compelling array of features for less, as demonstrated in our Compact Car Buyer’s Guide. Or for greater versatility and a higher driving position, check out this year’s Compact SUV Buyer’s Guide.
Photo Gallery: 2020 Nissan Altima
