Previously Featured Best Family Sedans
While we love sporty coupes and convertibles as much as the next car enthusiast, we also realize that something a bit more versatile is required for busy families. However, just because you have kids doesn't mean you can't drive a cool car. Our favorite family sedans boast all of the features that parents desire, including excellent safety, roomy cabins and plenty of cargo room, while still offering stylish looks and top-notch performance.
 Top 10 Best Family Sedans
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Volkswagen Jetta
Mazda 6
Ford Taurus SHO
Audi A6
Buick LaCrosse CXS
Nissan Maxima
Acura TL
Hyundai Genesis
| Lexus ES 350
Base Price: $34,320
Engines:
3.5-liter V6; 272 hp; 19 city/27 hwy
Alternate
styles:
n/a |
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Volkswagen CC
Base Price Range: $27,760
- $40,420
Engines:
V6 engine; 280 hp; 18 city/27 hwy
Alternate
styles:
Sport model: 2.0-liter DOHC turbocharged inline 4-cylinder; 200 hp; 22 city/31 hwy |
| Lincoln MKS
Base Price Range: $37,665 - $39,555
Engines:
3.7-liter, 24-valve V6; 273 hp
Alternate
styles:
EcoBoost model: 3.5-liter EcoBoost twin-turbo direct injection V6; 355 hp |
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Saturn Aura
Base Price Range: $20,345
- $24,345
Engines:
5.5-liter
V6, 224 hp, 20 city/29 hwy
3.6-liter
V6, 252 hp, 20 city/28 hwy
Alternate
styles:
Green Line hybrid: 164 hp |
| Dodge
Charger
Base Price Range: $21,575
- $34,590
Engines:
3.5-liter
V6, 250 hp, 21 city/28 hwy
5.7-liter
V8, 340 hp, 17 city/25 hwy
Alternate
styles:
SRT8 model: 6.1-liter V8, 425 hp |
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Ford
Fusion
Base Price Range: $17,995
- $25,180
Engines:
2.3-liter
I4, 160 hp, 23 city/31 hwy
3.0-liter
V6, 221 hp, 20 city/28 hwy
Alternate
styles:
Hybrid model in 2008 |
| Honda
Accord
Base Price Range: $18,625
- $27,400
Engines:
2.4-liter
I4, 166 hp, 24 city/34 hwy
3.0-liter
V6, 244 hp, 20 city/29 hwy
Alternate
styles:
Coupe model: same engine options
Hybrid model: 254 hp, 25 city/34 hwy |
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Hyundai
Sonata
Base Price Range: $17,345
- $23,345
Engines:
2.4-liter
I4, 162 hp, 24 city/34 hwy
3.3-liter
V6, 234 hp, 20 city/30 hwy
Alternate
styles:
n/a |
| Kia
Optima
Base Price Range: $16,355
- $20,400
Engines:
2.4-liter
I4, 162 hp, 24 city/34 hwy
2.7-liter
V6, 185 hp, 22 city/30 hwy
Alternate
styles:
n/a |
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Mazda
6
Base Price Range: $18,930
- $26,050
Engines:
2.3-liter
I4, 156 hp, 24 city/32 hwy
3.0-liter
V6, 212 hp, 19 city/27 hwy
Alternate
styles:
5-door hatchback: same engines
Wagon: same engines
Mazdaspeed 6: 2.3-liter turbo-4, 270 hp |
• MPG
ratings based on automatic transmission models
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Dodge Charger, Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, Lexus ES 350, Lincoln MKS, Saturn Aura and Volkswagen CC photos by AlphaMedia.
Kia Optima and Toyota Camry photos by James Riswick. Other photos
by their respective manufacturers.
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