Best Mid-Size Cars

Mid-size cars, by the EPA's size classification rules, have between 110 and 119 cubic feet of space devoted to passengers and cargo.
Related Rankings: Luxury Mid-Size Cars | Mid-Size Hatchbacks
1
2019 Lexus ES
2019 Lexus ES
MSRP From: $39,750
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8.0
Expert Rating
“The 2019 Lexus ES deletes “sedate” from its vocabulary.” Read Full Expert Review »
Styling
7 / 10
Performance
7 / 10
Comfort & Quality
9 / 10
Safety
9 / 10
Features
8 / 10
Fuel Economy
8 / 10
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2
2019 Kia Optima
2019 Kia Optima SX 2.0T
MSRP From: $22,990
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7.2
Expert Rating
“The 2019 Kia Optima doles out great safety, good looks, and lots of features to rise near the top of the family-car ratings.” Read Full Expert Review »
Styling
7 / 10
Performance
6 / 10
Comfort & Quality
7 / 10
Safety
9 / 10
Features
9 / 10
Fuel Economy
5 / 10
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2
2019 Volvo V60
2019 Volvo V60 R-Design
MSRP From: $38,900
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7.2
Expert Rating
“The 2019 Volvo V60 is the rational choice in a market of irrational crossover SUV temptations.” Read Full Expert Review »
Styling
8 / 10
Performance
7 / 10
Comfort & Quality
8 / 10
Safety
N/A / 10
Features
8 / 10
Fuel Economy
5 / 10
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4
2019 Honda Accord Sedan
2019 Honda Accord
MSRP From: $23,720
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7.0
Expert Rating
“The 2019 Honda Accord sedan should be on any four-door shopper’s list—sedan, crossover, or otherwise.” Read Full Expert Review »
Styling
7 / 10
Performance
6 / 10
Comfort & Quality
7 / 10
Safety
9 / 10
Features
7 / 10
Fuel Economy
6 / 10
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4
2019 Toyota Avalon
2019 Toyota Avalon
MSRP From: $35,650
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7.0
Expert Rating
“The 2019 Toyota Avalon takes a hard right into sporty territory to take on rivals from Nissan and Chrysler.” Read Full Expert Review »
Styling
6 / 10
Performance
6 / 10
Comfort & Quality
9 / 10
Safety
8 / 10
Features
8 / 10
Fuel Economy
5 / 10
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6
2019 Nissan Leaf
2019 Nissan Leaf
MSRP From: $29,990
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6.8
Expert Rating
“With a quicker-accelerating, 226-mile Plus model in the lineup, the 2019 Nissan Leaf is a lot of electric car for the money.” Read Full Expert Review »
Styling
6 / 10
Performance
6 / 10
Comfort & Quality
6 / 10
Safety
N/A / 10
Features
6 / 10
Fuel Economy
10 / 10
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6
2019 Toyota Camry
2019 Toyota Camry
MSRP From: $24,095
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6.8
Expert Rating
“The 2019 Toyota Camry discards its plain vanilla personality in favor of vanilla bean.” Read Full Expert Review »
Styling
7 / 10
Performance
6 / 10
Comfort & Quality
6 / 10
Safety
9 / 10
Features
7 / 10
Fuel Economy
6 / 10
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8
2019 Lincoln MKZ
2019 Lincoln MKZ
MSRP From: $35,995
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6.7
Expert Rating
“The 2019 Lincoln MKZ is comfortable, quiet, and quick with the right engine, but lacks a refinement that other brands deliver.” Read Full Expert Review »
Styling
6 / 10
Performance
6 / 10
Comfort & Quality
6 / 10
Safety
7 / 10
Features
7 / 10
Fuel Economy
8 / 10
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9
2020 Acura TLX
2020 Acura TLX PMC edition, 2019 New York International Auto Show
MSRP From: $33,000
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6.5
Expert Rating
“Athletic and well-appointed, the 2020 Acura TLX is an appealing mid-size luxury sedan, although the competition is fierce.” Read Full Expert Review »
Styling
5 / 10
Performance
6 / 10
Comfort & Quality
7 / 10
Safety
8 / 10
Features
8 / 10
Fuel Economy
5 / 10
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9
2019 Mazda MAZDA6
2019 Mazda MAZDA6
MSRP From: $23,800
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6.5
Expert Rating
“The 2019 Mazda 6 is a breakout among mid-sizers that can lack flair and fun.” Read Full Expert Review »
Styling
8 / 10
Performance
6 / 10
Comfort & Quality
6 / 10
Safety
9 / 10
Features
5 / 10
Fuel Economy
5 / 10
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11
2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia
2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia
MSRP From: $38,295
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6.4
Expert Rating
“The 2019 Alfa Romeo is the cognoscenti’s sports sedan, and not just because it’s Italian.” Read Full Expert Review »
Styling
8 / 10
Performance
8 / 10
Comfort & Quality
6 / 10
Safety
N/A / 10
Features
5 / 10
Fuel Economy
5 / 10
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11
2019 Volkswagen Arteon
2019 Volkswagen Arteon R-Line package
MSRP From: $35,845
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6.4
Expert Rating
“The 2019 Volkswagen Arteon is a style statement with an added dose of practicality.” Read Full Expert Review »
Styling
7 / 10
Performance
7 / 10
Comfort & Quality
6 / 10
Safety
N/A / 10
Features
8 / 10
Fuel Economy
4 / 10
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13
2019 Buick Lacrosse
2019 Buick Lacrosse
MSRP From: $29,570
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6.3
Expert Rating
“The 2019 Buick LaCrosse is old-school luxury with a new-school hybrid battery bump. It's a quiet, comfortable sedan that doesn't make many mistakes.” Read Full Expert Review »
Styling
7 / 10
Performance
7 / 10
Comfort & Quality
7 / 10
Safety
6 / 10
Features
6 / 10
Fuel Economy
5 / 10
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13
2019 Nissan Altima
2019 Nissan Altima
MSRP From: $24,000
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6.3
Expert Rating
“The 2019 Nissan Altima is a sharper sedan now, made better with great active safety features and a newly available turbo-4.” Read Full Expert Review »
Styling
6 / 10
Performance
5 / 10
Comfort & Quality
7 / 10
Safety
7 / 10
Features
7 / 10
Fuel Economy
6 / 10
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13
2019 Subaru Legacy
2019 Subaru Legacy
MSRP From: $22,545
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6.3
Expert Rating
“The 2019 Subaru Legacy is no thrill machine, but this under-the-radar mid-size sedan is hard to beat for its comfort, safety, and value.” Read Full Expert Review »
Styling
5 / 10
Performance
5 / 10
Comfort & Quality
7 / 10
Safety
9 / 10
Features
7 / 10
Fuel Economy
5 / 10
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16
2019 INFINITI Q50
2019 Infiniti Q50
MSRP From: $35,650
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6.2
Expert Rating
“Handsome and athletic, the 2019 Infiniti Q50 is a sharp luxury sedan alternative to higher priced Germans.” Read Full Expert Review »
Styling
7 / 10
Performance
6 / 10
Comfort & Quality
7 / 10
Safety
N/A / 10
Features
6 / 10
Fuel Economy
5 / 10
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16
2019 Nissan Maxima
2019 Nissan Maxima
MSRP From: $34,050
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6.2
Expert Rating
“The 2019 Nissan Maxima is a break from the familiar mid-size four-door sedans.” Read Full Expert Review »
Styling
8 / 10
Performance
6 / 10
Comfort & Quality
6 / 10
Safety
N/A / 10
Features
7 / 10
Fuel Economy
4 / 10
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18
2019 Chevrolet Malibu
2019 Chevrolet Malibu
MSRP From: $22,090
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6.0
Expert Rating
“The 2019 Chevrolet Malibu is a likeable sedan, but it requires some compromises when it comes to essential safety tech.” Read Full Expert Review »
Styling
6 / 10
Performance
6 / 10
Comfort & Quality
6 / 10
Safety
6 / 10
Features
6 / 10
Fuel Economy
6 / 10
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18
2019 Ford Fusion
2019 Ford Fusion
MSRP From: $22,840
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6.0
Expert Rating
“The 2019 Ford Fusion’s good looks get shoppers in the door, but this sedan is starting to show its age.” Read Full Expert Review »
Styling
7 / 10
Performance
6 / 10
Comfort & Quality
5 / 10
Safety
8 / 10
Features
5 / 10
Fuel Economy
5 / 10
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18
2019 Kia Forte
2019 Kia Forte
MSRP From: $17,790
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6.0
Expert Rating
“The 2019 Kia Forte pairs stylish good looks with a lot of features, making it a compact sedan standout.” Read Full Expert Review »
Styling
7 / 10
Performance
4 / 10
Comfort & Quality
5 / 10
Safety
6 / 10
Features
7 / 10
Fuel Economy
7 / 10
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18
2019 Volkswagen Passat
2019 Volkswagen Passat
MSRP From: $25,295
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6.0
Expert Rating
“The 2019 Volkswagen Passat is roomy and has a luxurious ride, but rivals have eclipsed it in almost every other way.” Read Full Expert Review »
Styling
5 / 10
Performance
6 / 10
Comfort & Quality
7 / 10
Safety
6 / 10
Features
6 / 10
Fuel Economy
6 / 10
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22
2019 Dodge Challenger
2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody
MSRP From: $27,845
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5.8
Expert Rating
“The 2019 Dodge Challenger delivers macho retro looks in anything from a relaxed boulevard cruiser to a dragstrip specialist to a monster horsepower muscle machine.” Read Full Expert Review »
Styling
8 / 10
Performance
8 / 10
Comfort & Quality
5 / 10
Safety
4 / 10
Features
7 / 10
Fuel Economy
3 / 10
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23
2019 Hyundai Elantra
2019 Hyundai Elantra GT N Line
MSRP From: $17,200
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5.7
Expert Rating
“The 2019 Hyundai Elantra delivers good handling and a lot of value for the money.” Read Full Expert Review »
Styling
7 / 10
Performance
5 / 10
Comfort & Quality
5 / 10
Safety
6 / 10
Features
5 / 10
Fuel Economy
6 / 10
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23
2019 Toyota Prius
2019 Toyota Prius
MSRP From: $23,770
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5.7
Expert Rating
“The 2019 Toyota Prius adds an efficient all-wheel-drive version to appeal to more shoppers this year.” Read Full Expert Review »
Styling
3 / 10
Performance
3 / 10
Comfort & Quality
6 / 10
Safety
9 / 10
Features
5 / 10
Fuel Economy
8 / 10
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25
2019 Nissan Sentra
2019 Nissan Sentra
MSRP From: $17,890
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4.8
Expert Rating
“The 2019 Nissan Sentra is a compact sedan that handles the basics and little more.” Read Full Expert Review »
Styling
4 / 10
Performance
2 / 10
Comfort & Quality
6 / 10
Safety
5 / 10
Features
6 / 10
Fuel Economy
6 / 10
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2019 Nissan Versa
2019 Nissan Versa
MSRP From: $12,460
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3.5
Expert Rating
“The 2019 Nissan Versa is the cheapest way to get new-car smell and a full warranty, but rivals deliver plenty for not much more.” Read Full Expert Review »
Styling
3 / 10
Performance
3 / 10
Comfort & Quality
3 / 10
Safety
2 / 10
Features
4 / 10
Fuel Economy
6 / 10
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