2006 BEST CARS - BEST
IN CLASS

Hyundai Sonata GL
$18,000 to $23,000
4dr (2.4L, 4 cyl.; 162 hp

MSRP: $18,495
Kelley Blue Book Value: $17,624
Service cost (5 yr): $2,942
Insurance cost (1 yr): $1,146
Resale % (3 yr/5 yr): 49/27
MPG: 24 city, 34 hwy
Annual fuel cost: $1,605
Wheelbase: 107 in
Cargo space: 16 cu. ft.
Length/width: 189/72 in.
Legroom front/rear: 44/37 in.
Transmission: Manual standard; automatic costs $900

It has classy good looks and is surprisingly refined for around $20,000. It also comes with the most standard safety equipment in this price category.