The Mercedes-Benz CLS sedan looks quite a bit like the CLS from a distance, at least in profile, but the CLS costs tens of thousands more.
Just redesigned last year, the Audi A4 shares the CC's curvy, attention-getting styling and matches the quality—if not outright beauty—of its interior.
Breaking off in another, uniquely American direction is the Cadillac CTS, which offers a set of excellent powertrains and superior driving dynamics.
Chrysler's 300 is bold and handsome in a very different way than the CC, but its interior surfaces and details are a letdown.
The Lexus IS 250 and IS 350 trail this pack in terms of styling excitement, but the rear-wheel-drive architecture and Lexus' attention to detail are a pleasure.
Another new entry to consider for 2010 is the Honda Accord Crosstour, a new hatchback version of the Accord that feels like a completely different model, with its own sleek fastback look but the rest of the Accord's predictable goodness intact.
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You give up quite a bit of functionality in the name of style with the 2010 Volkswagen CC, but it offers a premium look and feel at an affordable price. |
The 2010 Audi S4 blasts its way into a performance war with BMW and Mercedes-Benz-and Lexus, Infiniti, and Cadillac-thanks to a big price cut and 333 supercharged horsepower. |
The 2010 Cadillac CTS-V is about as close as you can get to a four-door Corvette; Cadillac manages to beat top German sports sedans with a track-ready sedan that doesn’t forget about comfort. |
| MSRP From | ||
| $27,550 | $31,450 | $35,165 |
| Gas Mileage | ||
| 17 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||
| Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas V6 |
| EPA Class | ||
| Compact | Compact | Mid-Size |
| Style Name | ||
| 4-Door Manual Sport *Ltd Avail* | 4-Door Sedan CVT FrontTrak 2.0T Premium | 4-Door Sedan 3.0L RWD |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||
| 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||
| 4 Door Sdn | 4 Door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan |
| Transmission | ||
| Manual w/OD | CVT | Manual |
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| 2010 Volkswagen CC vs. 2010 Audi A4 | 2010 Volkswagen CC vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS | |
