The Nissan Altima is one of the most comfortable cars in its segment, and now it's regaining some of its lost performance luster.
The Hyundai Sonata, redesigned last year, delivers exceptional value, especially in its base model; its corporate cousin, the Kia Optima, gets a major overhaul for 2016.
The Toyota Camry is sportier than ever since its 2015-model-year refresh.
The Ford Fusion offers handsome styling and a plug-in hybrid model that wins the fuel economy race in the segment.
And finally, a new Chevy Malibu with much more expressive styling, a quieter cabin, and more rear-seat room is coming for the 2016 model year.
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A new SR model brings some driving fun back to the 2016 Nissan Altima, while preserving its mainstream family-sedan appeal. |
The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu lineup skips performance models, plush luxury appointments, and all-wheel drive; yet the driving experience, comfortable cabin, and frugal numbers may convince you to trade in that Camry, Accord, or Fusion. |
The 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid combines high gas mileage and a quiet ride with one of the best-looking family-sedan bodies. |
Spacious and fuel efficient, the 2016 Hyundai Sonata is a worthy rival for America's best-selling family sedan. |
The 2016 Kia Optima is better than its game-changing predecessor in nearly every way—except it’s a little less distinct. |
The 2016 Toyota Camry offers a controlled ride and plenty of interior comfort, making it pleasant for the driver and passengers alike. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $22,500 | $21,625 | $22,750 | $21,300 | $22,140 | $23,070 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 22 MPG City / 39 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 46 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 41 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 44 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 40 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 39 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Regular Unleaded I-4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
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| Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars | Mid-Size Cars |
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| 4-Door Sedan I4 2.5 | 4-Door Sedan L w/1VL | 4-Door Sedan S FWD | 4-Door Sedan 2.4L PZEV | 4-Door Sedan LX Turbo | 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic LE (GS) |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| 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 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Transmission | |||||
| CVT w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2016 Nissan Altima vs. 2016 Chevrolet Malibu | 2016 Nissan Altima vs. 2016 Ford Fusion | 2016 Nissan Altima vs. 2016 Hyundai Sonata | 2016 Nissan Altima vs. 2016 Kia Optima | 2016 Nissan Altima vs. 2016 Toyota Camry | |
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