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The Avenger's standout design really is its best attribute.
Otherwise, models like the Kia Optima and Hyundai Sonata are better-performing, more fuel-efficient, and for the most part, more comfortable.
But on the other hand, neither the Sonata nor the Optima offer a V-6.
The Ford Fusion is all-new for 2013 and is now in a completely different league than the Avenger, with far superior design and a new generation of small turbocharged four-cylinder engines that are very fuel-efficient.
With a new focus on value, the Volkswagen Jetta is another alternative to the Avenger; it's more cohesive, design-wise, inside and out, and a clean-diesel engine, with up to 42 mpg on the highway, is available.
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The 2013 Dodge Avenger has an eye-catching design and is well-equipped, but it failed to provide an inspiring driving experience. | The 2013 Ford Fusion's more than a rock-star body: it handles better than any other family sedan we've driven, and doesn't cheat on interior room to deliver it. | With a standout design; perky performance; great gas mileage; and exceptional value for the money, the 2013 Hyundai Sonata is one of the best buys among mid-size sedans. | The 2013 Kia Optima adds generous dashes of style and sophistication to what's otherwise a sensible, frugal, and spacious mid-size sedan. |
| MSRP From | |||
| $18,995 | $21,900 | $20,895 | $21,350 |
| Gas Mileage | |||
| 19 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 47 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||
| Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
| EPA Class | |||
| Mid-Size | Mid-Size Sedan | Large Cars | Midsize Cars |
| Style Name | |||
| 4-Door Sedan SE | 4-Door Sedan S FWD | 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Auto GLS *Ltd Avail* | 4-Door Sedan LX |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||
| Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Transmission | |||
| Automatic | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Automatic w/manual shift |
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