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CR’s Ratings include road test results and safety information. Reliability and owner satisfaction Ratings are based on surveys of millions of subscribers.

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Overall Score
The Highs, Lows, and Overall Rating refer to the model and trim line that we tested. A model earns the "CR Recommended" label by Consumer Reports when it has performed well in our tests, our subscriber -survey data indicate that it should be at least average in reliability, and has performed at least adequately in any government and/or insurance-industry crash tests or government rollover test, if tested. There are several reasons why a model would have no designation: It wasn't tested recently; it didn't test well; it did poorly in a crash test or tip-up in the rollover test; it has a below-average reliability record; it'S too new to have reliability data; or we have insufficeint reliability data.
Predicted Reliability
Predicted reliability is our forecast of how well a model is likely to hold up derived from our latest Annual Car Reliability Survey. We averaged a model's Used Car Verdict for the newest three years, provided the model did not change significantly during that time. Refer to Reliability History for more detailed explanation.
Owner Satisfaction
Indicates percentage of owners surveyed who would definitely purchase the same vehicle again.
Accident Avoidance
A composite score of CR's test results for braking performance, emergency handling, acceleration, driving position, visibility, and seat comfort. Braking and emergency handling carry the most weight.
Overall (Mpg)
Overall MPG (overall mileage) is CR's measurement based on a realistic mix of highway, country-road, and city driving.

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Reliable used sedans

See CR's Good Bets: These used cars have performed well in our tests over the years and have had much better than average overall reliability for multiple years.

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Sedans remain a popular car type, providing a good balance of cost, comfort, and efficiency. Sedans span a wide range of cost and performance. Our best overall lists show those with the highest overall test scores, regardless of class.

Ratings & recommended sedans

Overall sedans (8)

Fuel-efficient (8)

There are several ways to achieve great fuel economy in a sedan, either looking to smaller cars, or to those that have hybrid or diesel powertrains. Looking at the fuel economy results from our tests, we highlight the true standouts.

Small (6)

The best small sedans have rear seats with decent room for two, fuel economy around 30 mpg, and cost less than $20,000. Factoring reliability, safety, and test performance, our Ratings can help you find the best small sedan for your needs.

Midsized (5)

Also known as family sedans, these popular cars often don't cost much more than small sedans, have roomy back seats, usually are quieter with better interior quality, and can provide excellent highway mileage. Our Ratings may reveal some surprises in who makes the best overall models.

Large (3)

Often bigger versions of midsized sedans, most large sedans are very roomy, quiet, comfortable, and have powerful front-wheel-drive V6 powertrains. For many buyers, they can serve as a less- expensive substitute for a luxury car.

Upscale (5)

Well-equipped, upscale sedans are a cut above midsized cars, offering more comfort, convenience, performance, and refinement. Often those advances come with trade-offs, such as price or interior room. See which stand out in our Ratings.

Sports (8)

Sports sedans are upscale or luxury sedans with taut suspensions, agile handling, and spirited powertrains. Think sedan packaging with a sports car personality. Some models compromise ride comfort and rear-seat space.

Luxury (6)

These midsized and full-sized sedans represent the upper echelon of interior quality, comfort, convenience, performance, and refinement. Luxury sedans can pamper the driver and passengers, but our surveys show reliability can vary widely.

Ultra-luxury (2)

Larger than mid-sized luxury cars, ultra-luxury sedans offer a roomy, quiet, comfortable ride with impeccable interior quality. They're also quick and some are fairly agile. Check the Ratings to see the best of the best.

Reliable used sedans (21)

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Sedan buying guide

This classic body style covers a broad range of cars with varying levels of comfort, fuel economy, overall quality, performance, and reliability. Because of the diversity of size and price, the traditional four-door, five-passenger sedan remains among the most-popular car types, but the popularity of SUVs has eroded sedans' long-held marketplace dominance. Common midsized sedans priced from about $22,000 to $32,000 have the potential to offer a good balance of cost, function, and safety, addressing the needs of many drivers. Often called family sedans, midsized models such as the Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, and Toyota Camry are among the biggest sellers, and they all excel at the segment's virtues.