The Buick Regal costs more than many of the more popular mid-size sedans in the segment, and it's smaller than most of them, too.
The Volkswagen CC is probably the closest true competitor in the segment, but is less entertaining behind the wheel.
The Nissan Maxima uses a CVT to get around town, which discounts its otherwise sporty, handsome styling.
The comparably equipped Ford Fusion offers equally engaging dynamics, and we voted it as our Best Car to Buy in 2013.
The handling in the Fusion is actually better than the Regal's, though the rear seat is less comfortable.
Volvo's S60 has a new turbo- and supercharged engine lineup; it's a delight on the road, but it's also expensive.
Finally, the Acura TLX offers clean but somewhat plain styling, and less engaging handling, though its 4-cylinder engine and dual-clutch transmission feels a bit more sporty than the 4-cylinder/automatic combination in the base Regal.
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The 2017 Buick Regal remains one of GM's most handsome, composed sedans--just skip the base engine, and make sure rear-seat passengers are small. |
The 2017 Acura TLX is a near-luxury competitor in a luxury field crowded with very good (and very pricey) cars with European badges on them. |
The 2017 Ford Fusion blends enduring good looks, a wide variety of powertrains, impressive interior space and comfort along with all the latest electronic safety systems and a few design upgrades. |
The 2017 Nissan Maxima is the wild child of the Nissan bunch. It looks the part, but don't be fooled: after first blush it acts more like a near-luxury cruiser. |
The sleek lines of the 2017 Volkswagen CC compromise its four-door sedan usability, making it a specialty choice in the segment. |
The 2017 Volvo S60 is a solid alternative to those tired of the German sedan game. It's not as flashy, but it is more sensibly priced. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $27,065 | $32,000 | $22,610 | $32,610 | $34,475 | $33,950 |
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| 19 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 41 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 37 MPG Hwy |
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| Gas/Ethanol | Premium Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 |
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| Midsize | Mid-Size Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars |
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| 4-Door Sedan FWD | FWD | S FWD | S 3.5L *Ltd Avail* | 2.0T Sport DSG | T5 FWD Dynamic |
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| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
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| Automatic | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2017 Buick Regal vs. 2017 Acura TLX | 2017 Buick Regal vs. 2017 Ford Fusion | 2017 Buick Regal vs. 2017 Nissan Maxima | 2017 Buick Regal vs. 2017 Volkswagen CC | 2017 Buick Regal vs. 2017 Volvo S60 | |
