Top 10 sedans under 35K
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Top 10 sedans under 35K
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Top Ten Sedans Under $35,000
Most of these models were chosen from the Yahoo! Autos Car Finder, and each had to fit certain criteria. Each sedan had to be priced between $25,000 and $35,000, include anti-lock brakes and boast an impressive range of standard features. Most of all each had to be a good value and have a great sense of style.
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
At a glance:
C300 Sport/C300 Luxury
Price: Starting at $31,975
Engine and drivetrain: 3.0-liter V6, 228-horsepower, 221 lb-ft torque; 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive.
MPG: 18 city/26 hwy (manual), 18 city/25 hwy (automatic)
C350 Sport
Engine and drivetrain: 3.5-liter V6, 268-horsepower and 258 pound-feet torque, 7-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive.
MPG: 17 city/25 hwy
2008 Acura TSX
What we think:
We like the TSX not only for its fleet-footed engine and smooth ride, but also for the forward-thinking features and available options. The TSX is a great vehicle to add to the shopping list.
At A Glance:
2008 Acura TSX
Price: $28,190
Engine and drivetrain: 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder engine, 205 horsepower, 164 lb-ft torque; 6-speed
manual or 5-speed automatic; front-wheel drive.
MPG: 19 city/28 hwy (manual), 20 city/28 hwy (automatic)
2007 Audi A4 2.0T
What we think:
Audi’s A4 is a segment leader for a simple reason; it delivers German luxury at an affordable price.
At a glance:
2007 Audi A4 2.0T
Price: $28,240
Engine and drivetrain: 2.0-liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine, 200 horsepower, 207 lb-ft torque; 6-speed manual transmission or multitronic CVT available; front-wheel drive.
MPG: 23 city/34 hwy (manual), 24 city/32 hwy (CVT)
2007 BMW 328i
What we think:
The BMW has become something of a benchmark in the segment. With one of the best transmission and engine set-ups on the road, the 328i is a delight to drive.
At a glance:
2007 BMW 328i
Price: $ 32,400
Engine and drivetrain: 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder engine, 230 horsepower, 200 lb-ft torque; 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic; rear-wheel drive.
MPG: 20 city/30 hwy (manual), 21 city/30 hwy (automatic)
2008 Cadillac CTS
What we think:
Cadillac is set to come to market with an all-new CTS sometime this fall, and, from the pictures and specs we have seen, it looks to build upon its successful predecessor with more style, performance and panache.
At a glance:
2008 Cadillac CTS
Price: N/A
Engine and drivetrain: 3.6-liter V6 engine, 210 horsepower, 194 lb-ft torque; 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic; rear-wheel or all-wheel drive.
MPG: TBD
2007 Dodge Charger RT
What we think:
With its All-American looks, bold styling and powerful engine, the Charger RT takes a muscle car approach to the entry-level sedan segment.
At a glance:
2007 Dodge Charger RT
Price: $31,315
Engine and drivetrain: 5.7-liter Hemi V8 engine, 335 horsepower, 390 lb-ft torque; 5-speed automatic; rear-wheel or all-wheel drive.
MPG: 17 city/25 hwy (RWD), 21 city/30 hwy (AWD)
2007 Infiniti G35 Sedan
What we think:
The G35 Sedan has become a benchmark in the segment with its potent combination of power, finesse and Japanese design. A new G37 coupe launches this fall.
At a glance:
2007 Infiniti G35 Sedan
Price: $31,450
Engine and drivetrain: 3.5-liter V6 engine, 306 horsepower, 268 lb-ft torque; 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual; rear-wheel or all-wheel drive.
MPG: 19 city/26 hwy
2007 Lexus IS 250
What we think:
With its powerful engine, tuned suspension and six-speed manual, the Lexus IS 250 leaves little to be desired.
At a glance:
2007 Lexus IS 250
Price: $30,255
Engine and drivetrain: 2.5-liter V6 engine, 204 horsepower, 185 lb-ft torque; 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic; rear-wheel or all-wheel drive.
MPG: 20 city/28 hwy (manual), 24 city/32 hwy (automatic)
2008 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited
What we think:
With standard all-wheel drive, loads of safety features and good looks, the Legacy–Subaru’s flagship–is another good addition to the shopping list.
At a glance:
2008 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited
Price: $ 31,295
Engine and drivetrain: 3.0-liter H6 engine, 245 horsepower, 215 lb-ft torque; 5-speed automatic; all-wheel drive.
MPG: TBD
2008 Volvo S60 2.5T
What We Think:
The mid-range Volvo has everything that is expected from the Swedish nameplate: safety, reliability and a turbocharged engine. Volvo has been pushing the idea of “Scandinavian luxury,” and the S60 is a standout.
At a glance:
2008 Volvo S60 2.5T
Price: $30,885
Engine and drivetrain: 2.5-liter turbocharged 5-cylinder engine, 208 horsepower, 236 lb-ft torque; 5-speed automatic transmission; front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
MPG: 22 city/30 hwy (FWD), 18 city/25 hwy (AWD)
Top Ten Sedans Under $35,000
Most of these models were chosen from the Yahoo! Autos Car Finder, and each had to fit certain criteria. Each sedan had to be priced between $25,000 and $35,000, include anti-lock brakes and boast an impressive range of standard features. Most of all each had to be a good value and have a great sense of style.
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
At a glance:
C300 Sport/C300 Luxury
Price: Starting at $31,975
Engine and drivetrain: 3.0-liter V6, 228-horsepower, 221 lb-ft torque; 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive.
MPG: 18 city/26 hwy (manual), 18 city/25 hwy (automatic)
C350 Sport
Engine and drivetrain: 3.5-liter V6, 268-horsepower and 258 pound-feet torque, 7-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive.
MPG: 17 city/25 hwy
2008 Acura TSX
What we think:
We like the TSX not only for its fleet-footed engine and smooth ride, but also for the forward-thinking features and available options. The TSX is a great vehicle to add to the shopping list.
At A Glance:
2008 Acura TSX
Price: $28,190
Engine and drivetrain: 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder engine, 205 horsepower, 164 lb-ft torque; 6-speed
manual or 5-speed automatic; front-wheel drive.
MPG: 19 city/28 hwy (manual), 20 city/28 hwy (automatic)
2007 Audi A4 2.0T
What we think:
Audi’s A4 is a segment leader for a simple reason; it delivers German luxury at an affordable price.
At a glance:
2007 Audi A4 2.0T
Price: $28,240
Engine and drivetrain: 2.0-liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine, 200 horsepower, 207 lb-ft torque; 6-speed manual transmission or multitronic CVT available; front-wheel drive.
MPG: 23 city/34 hwy (manual), 24 city/32 hwy (CVT)
2007 BMW 328i
What we think:
The BMW has become something of a benchmark in the segment. With one of the best transmission and engine set-ups on the road, the 328i is a delight to drive.
At a glance:
2007 BMW 328i
Price: $ 32,400
Engine and drivetrain: 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder engine, 230 horsepower, 200 lb-ft torque; 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic; rear-wheel drive.
MPG: 20 city/30 hwy (manual), 21 city/30 hwy (automatic)
2008 Cadillac CTS
What we think:
Cadillac is set to come to market with an all-new CTS sometime this fall, and, from the pictures and specs we have seen, it looks to build upon its successful predecessor with more style, performance and panache.
At a glance:
2008 Cadillac CTS
Price: N/A
Engine and drivetrain: 3.6-liter V6 engine, 210 horsepower, 194 lb-ft torque; 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic; rear-wheel or all-wheel drive.
MPG: TBD
2007 Dodge Charger RT
What we think:
With its All-American looks, bold styling and powerful engine, the Charger RT takes a muscle car approach to the entry-level sedan segment.
At a glance:
2007 Dodge Charger RT
Price: $31,315
Engine and drivetrain: 5.7-liter Hemi V8 engine, 335 horsepower, 390 lb-ft torque; 5-speed automatic; rear-wheel or all-wheel drive.
MPG: 17 city/25 hwy (RWD), 21 city/30 hwy (AWD)
2007 Infiniti G35 Sedan
What we think:
The G35 Sedan has become a benchmark in the segment with its potent combination of power, finesse and Japanese design. A new G37 coupe launches this fall.
At a glance:
2007 Infiniti G35 Sedan
Price: $31,450
Engine and drivetrain: 3.5-liter V6 engine, 306 horsepower, 268 lb-ft torque; 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual; rear-wheel or all-wheel drive.
MPG: 19 city/26 hwy
2007 Lexus IS 250
What we think:
With its powerful engine, tuned suspension and six-speed manual, the Lexus IS 250 leaves little to be desired.
At a glance:
2007 Lexus IS 250
Price: $30,255
Engine and drivetrain: 2.5-liter V6 engine, 204 horsepower, 185 lb-ft torque; 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic; rear-wheel or all-wheel drive.
MPG: 20 city/28 hwy (manual), 24 city/32 hwy (automatic)
2008 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited
What we think:
With standard all-wheel drive, loads of safety features and good looks, the Legacy–Subaru’s flagship–is another good addition to the shopping list.
At a glance:
2008 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited
Price: $ 31,295
Engine and drivetrain: 3.0-liter H6 engine, 245 horsepower, 215 lb-ft torque; 5-speed automatic; all-wheel drive.
MPG: TBD
2008 Volvo S60 2.5T
What We Think:
The mid-range Volvo has everything that is expected from the Swedish nameplate: safety, reliability and a turbocharged engine. Volvo has been pushing the idea of “Scandinavian luxury,” and the S60 is a standout.
At a glance:
2008 Volvo S60 2.5T
Price: $30,885
Engine and drivetrain: 2.5-liter turbocharged 5-cylinder engine, 208 horsepower, 236 lb-ft torque; 5-speed automatic transmission; front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
MPG: 22 city/30 hwy (FWD), 18 city/25 hwy (AWD)
Last edited by speedflex; Jul 27, 2007 at 12:09 PM.
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Lead Lap
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Ok, maybe its punchy with the manual. But so few people order it that way. The masses are stuck with a quite "compact" sedan that's a bit short on power.The 1-series coupe may just do it for me. Otherwise a 328i will do just fine, since no one pays MSRP on a 328i.
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Reliability questions aside (which would work against the CTS, Charger, and C-Class, I would agree with all of these except maybe the Volvo. I say maybe because while I haven't specifically reviewed or driven the latest S60, in general, I find Volvos to be good safety-machines but otherwise dull, too devoid of personality, too lifeless in the power steering and too harshly sprung......they drive like appliances, if rather firm-riding ones.
Lead Lap
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 513
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From: VA
Easy. Like I said, no one pays invoice for a 328i.
A 328i sport sedan with comfort access, adaptive bi-xenons, and metallic paint sets you back $34,625 and that includes destination fee, $800 profit for the dealer (it's really $33,825). Anything else you really need?
Doing ED is even cheaper. Almost $3k cheaper.
A 328i sport sedan with comfort access, adaptive bi-xenons, and metallic paint sets you back $34,625 and that includes destination fee, $800 profit for the dealer (it's really $33,825). Anything else you really need?
Doing ED is even cheaper. Almost $3k cheaper.