When looking to purchase a vehicle, there are many elements that come into play. First and foremost, your consideration should be what you can afford. Deciding on a price range will help you eliminate a great deal of unsuitable vehicles as well as keep you on firm financial footing. Secondly, you will need to determine the size of vehicle necessary.

For many people, the midsize sedan is the ideal car for their price range and purposes. But, unfortunately, there are many cars that fit into this category and are available on the market. Included here are a few of the most cost-effective, midsize sedans on the market.

Ford Fusion Hybrid

Coming in at under $30,000, the Ford Fusion Hybrid is one of the most affordable hybrid options. With a stylish design and comfortable interior, the Fusion offers the best in today’s infotainment operating systems. This hybrid variety of the Ford Fusion offers a remarkable 44 miles per gallon in the city and 41 miles per gallon highway. It also received top marks in both safety and performance.

Honda Accord

While Honda has long been a reputable brand, its famous heritage comes with a price tag. Running from the mid $20,000s to $35,000, Accords may cost you more but have longer lasting lives. With 23 miles per gallon in the city and 34 mpg highway, the Accord offers good gas mileage for a non-hybridized sedan. It received high rankings in safety as well as interior comfort and overall performance.

Chevrolet Malibu

By far the most affordable vehicle on this list, the Malibu clocks in at a modest $21,000 for base price, but could sell for anything up to $30,000. Chevy Malibus seamlessly pair affordability with state-of-the-art design, infotainment systems and spacious interiors. The Malibu clocks a comfortable 27 miles per gallon when city driving and an impressive 37 miles per gallon highway.

Mazda Mazda6

For those looking for a more sporty design, the Mazda6 may be just the look you are going for. This vehicle couples nimble handling with top-rated interior materials, making it one of the best handling, and looking, rides in the midsize sedan crew. Gas mileage for the Mazda6 comes in at a comfortable rate, with 25 miles per gallon in the city and 37 miles per gallon on the highway. Additionally, the Mazda6 is a low-cost option, running from $21,000 to $30,000.

Toyota Camry

The brand-loyalty Toyota has created for itself is hard to beat in any vehicle class; Toyota owners love these vehicles for their reliability, longevity and quality. The Toyota Camry offers a quiet ride in its roomy cabin with state-of-the-art technical features. Gas mileage is about average for the midsizes, at 25 miles per gallon in town and 35 miles per gallon highway. A new Camry could cost you anywhere from $23,000 to $31,000, but could run for over 250,000 miles!

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