Best Medium Cars of March 2009

The Magentis is once again ridiculously priced and now the Holden Epica enters the fray with the Camry out of the competition for now.

#1 Kia Magentis

Base Model Estimated Price: $20,190

Pros:

• Ridiculously low price


• Alloy wheels standard


• Alarm standard


• Full size spare


• ESP standard

Cons:

• Kia's poor resale value

#2 Holden Epica CDX Diesel

Base Model Estimated Price: $29,770

Pros:

• Alarm standard


• Full size spare


• ESP standard


• Includes alloys


• Economical diesel engine

Cons:

• Epica may too have poor resale values

#3 Mazda 6

Base Model Estimated Price: $30,830

Pros:

• Made in Japan


• ESP standard


• Full size spare


• Excellent warranty

Cons:

• Alloy wheels extra