Most Popular Sedans on AOL Autos: May 2009

MSRP: $20,905 - $28,955
Invoice: $18,965 - $26,240
Fuel Economy: 31 mpg Hwy/22 mpg City

The Accord combines high technology and high quality with everyday economy of operation and keen attention to detail. It comes either as a two-door coupe or four-door sedan with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder or 3.5-liter V6 engine.

MSRP: $20,905 - $28,955
Invoice: $18,965 - $26,240
Fuel Economy: 31 mpg Hwy/22 mpg City

Cloth upholstery is standard, however EX-L models feature leather seats and a leather-covered steering wheel.

MSRP: $19,395 - $29,045
Invoice: $17,938 - $26,138
Fuel Economy: 31 mpg Hwy/21 mpg City

The benchmark Camry continues its reputation of safety, reliability, and quality while offering fuel efficiency, space, and power. It's a front-wheel drive sedan, featuring four trims: Base, LE, SE, and XLE. A new 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and six-speed manual transmission are standard.

MSRP: $19,395 - $29,045
Invoice: $17,938 - $26,138
Fuel Economy: 31 mpg Hwy/21 mpg City

ABS brakes, driver and front-passenger airbags, front seat-mounted side-impact airbags, and side curtain airbags are standard. Stability control and traction control are optional.

MSRP: $33,600 - $44,550
Invoice: $31,090 - $41,165
Fuel Economy: 28 mpg Hwy/18 mpg City

The BMW 3-series delivers a special mix of sporting performance, practicality and European luxury in a compact package. It's the car that defines 'sport sedan,' and the benchmark every luxury car maker from Acura to Volvo aims at when it develops an entry-level luxury sport sedan.

MSRP: $33,600 - $44,550
Invoice: $31,090 - $41,165
Fuel Economy: 28 mpg Hwy/18 mpg City

Standard safety features include six airbags, four wheel ABS disc brakes with adaptive brakelights, traction and stability control, as well as pop-up roll-over protection on the convertible. For 2009, the sedan and wagon get an interior/exterior styling refresh.

MSRP: $25,170 - $37,170
Invoice: $23,243 - $34,043
Fuel Economy: 28 mpg Hwy/18 mpg City

The 2010 Taurus is Ford's new flagship that offers full-size car interior dimensions, luxury car interior quietness, a top safety rating as well as advanced technology, to give it's owners confidence on the road.

MSRP: $25,170 - $37,170
Invoice: $23,243 - $34,043
Fuel Economy: 28 mpg Hwy/18 mpg City

For 2010, the Taurus has been completely restyled inside and out with an all-new sculpted and athletic exterior.

MSRP: $15,305 - $25,190
Invoice: $14,113 - $23,747
Fuel Economy: 34 mpg Hwy/26 mpg City

The Honda Civic is one of the most reliable and popular economy compact cars in its class. For years it has set the quality and performance standard for the affordable, compact car market. Available in sedan or coupe bodies, all but the GX and Si trims are powered by a 140 horsepower, 1.8-liter inline four-cylinder.

MSRP: $15,305 - $25,190
Invoice: $14,113 - $23,747
Fuel Economy: 34 mpg Hwy/26 mpg City

For 2009, the Honda Civic gets refreshed exterior styling and new optional tech features, while the sedan adds two new trims, a DX-VP (Value Package) and an LX-S.

MSRP: $15,350 - $18,860
Invoice: $14,352 - $17,256
Fuel Economy: 35 mpg Hwy/26 mpg City

The Corolla is among the best of the compact sedans: reliable and economical yet refined and comfortable. It comes in five trims: Standard, LE, XLE, S, and XRS. The principal powertrain is a 132 horsepower, 1.8-liter dual VVT-I engine, matched with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission.

MSRP: $15,350 - $18,860
Invoice: $14,352 - $17,256
Fuel Economy: 35 mpg Hwy/26 mpg City

All models come standard with front, side-impact and side-curtain airbags, ABS with brake assist, and whiplash protecting front seat active head restraints. Vehicle Stability Control with Traction Control is optional, standard on XRS models.

MSRP: $19,270 - $27,675
Invoice: $17,986 - $25,357
Fuel Economy: 31 mpg Hwy/22 mpg City

Attractive and purposeful, the redesigned 2010 Ford Fusion is an excellent choice among midsize sedans. With a choice of four- or six-cylinder engines, in addition to front-wheel and all-wheel drive, the Fusion has something for everyone.

MSRP: $19,270 - $27,675
Invoice: $17,986 - $25,357
Fuel Economy: 31 mpg Hwy/22 mpg City

For 2010, the Ford Fusion has a redesigned interior and exterior, and improved drivetrain, including the 263-hp 3.5L V6 engine found on the Sport trim.

MSRP: $22,000 - $27,270
Invoice: $20,900 - $25,384
Fuel Economy: 48 mpg Hwy/51 mpg City

The Toyota Prius is a gas-electric hybrid that sets the standard for environmentally-friendly transportation. This front-wheel drive, five-door liftback delivers comfort, value and a smooth ride, as well as impressive fuel economy and low emissions.

MSRP: $22,000 - $27,270
Invoice: $20,900 - $25,384
Fuel Economy: 48 mpg Hwy/51 mpg City

The Toyota Prius is completely redesigned for 2010, with fresh exterior and interior styling, more cabin room, and upgraded standard and optional equipment.

MSRP: $19,900 - $29,380
Invoice: $19,078 - $27,221
Fuel Economy: 31 mpg Hwy/23 mpg City

The front-wheel drive, five-passenger Altima combines performance and an attractive exterior as either a two-door coupe or a four-door sedan. It's powered by either a 175-hp 2.5-liter V6 or a 270-hp 3.5-liter V6 and the transmission choices include a six-speed manual or continuously variable transmission.

MSRP: $19,900 - $29,380
Invoice: $19,078 - $27,221
Fuel Economy: 31 mpg Hwy/23 mpg City

The trims on the Altima include: the 2.5 Base (on the sedan only), the 2.5 S, the 3.5 SE and the 3.5 SL (on the sedan only).

MSRP: $17,515 - $26,065
Invoice: $16,863 - $24,293
Fuel Economy: 30 mpg Hwy/21 mpg City

The Volkswagen Jetta is the best deal in town if you like the idea of a solid sedan or wagon with European flair. The Jetta line-up has been bolstered with the addition of the new for 2009 SportWagen.

MSRP: $17,515 - $26,065
Invoice: $16,863 - $24,293
Fuel Economy: 30 mpg Hwy/21 mpg City

There will be three different engines to choose from this year, a 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine generating 170 horsepower, a 200-hp 2.0L turbo borrowed from the GTI, and a new 2.0L TDI clean diesel engine for those looking for maximum fuel economy.

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