Compare this year's list to our 2008 and 2007 winners (and prices). February 28, 2009 See our winning models from previous years. Prices reflect the model year for a new car. Use this data to compare with current prices for 2008 and 2007 cars. Best Cars for 2008 Sedans under $20,000 Sedans $20,000 to $25,000 Advertisement Sedans $25,000 to $30,000 Sedans $30,000 to $45,000 Sedans $45,000 and over Sports Cars Advertisement Small Crossovers Large and midsize crossovers Truck-based SUVs Minivans Advertisement Wagons See Best Cars for 2007 Sedans under $20,000 Sedans $20,000 to $25,000 Sedans $25,000 to $30,000 Advertisement Sedans $30,000 to $45,000 Sedans $45,000 and over Sports Cars Truck-based SUVs Crossovers Wagons and minivans GO TO OUR 2009 CAR BUYING GUIDE Show comments