
Sedans
With room for four or five and plenty of modern technology, a sedan delivers fun driving dynamics in a classically designed package. Sedans remain the go-to body style for passenger cars.
Even against competition from SUVs and crossovers in all shapes and sizes, sedans remain popular because they’re an excellent blend of utility and style.

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Popular four-door sedans
Compact sedans
Enjoy great fuel economy, space, and features among these compact sedans
Available as sedan, coupe, or hatchback 33 city, 42 highway MPG (2023) Prices range from $13k-$50k

Available as sedan or hatchback 31 city, 40 highway MPG (2022) Prices range from $13k-$32k

Available as sedan, coupe, or hatchback 28 city, 39 highway MPG (2022) Prices range from $12k-$31k

Available as sedan only 29 city, 39 highway MPG (2022) Prices range from $10k-$30k

Mid-size sedans
Enjoy great fuel economy, space, and features among these compact sedans
Available hybrid model 29 city, 37 highway MPG (2023) Prices range from $14k-$37k

Available hybrid model 28 city, 39 highway MPG (2023) Prices range from $14k-$42k

Available hybrid model 28 city, 39 highway MPG (2023) Prices range from $12k-$34k

Available hybrid model 28 city, 38 highway MPG (2023) Prices range from $12k-$37k

Full-size sedans
Enjoy great fuel economy, space, and features among these compact sedans
16.5 cu-ft trunk space 15 city, 24 highway MPG (2023) Prices range from $14k-$60k

14.3 cu-ft trunk space 20 city, 30 highway MPG (2023) Prices range from $14k-$46k

16.3 cu-ft trunk space 19 city, 30 highway MPG (2023) Prices range from $14k-$40k

18.8 cu-ft trunk space 19 city, 28 highway MPG (2020) Prices range from $12k-$36k

Luxury sedans
Enjoy great fuel economy, space, and features among these compact sedans
Rear- or all-wheel drive Fully electric Prices range from $30k-$60k

Rear- or all-wheel drive Available hybrid model Prices range from $26k-$80k

Rear- or all-wheel drive Four-, six-, and eight-cylinder options Prices range from $17k-$59k

Rear- or all-wheel drive Available hybrid model Prices range from $30k-$84k

Research sedan models
Compact
- Buick Verano
- Chevrolet Cobalt
- Chevrolet Cruze
- Chevrolet Cruze Limited
- Chevrolet Sonic
- Chevrolet Volt (plug-in hybrid)
- Dodge Dart
- Ford Fiesta
- Ford Focus
- Ford Focus Electric
- Honda Civic
- Honda Civic Hybrid
- Honda Insight
- Hyundai Accent
- Hyundai Elantra
- Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
- Kia Forte
- Kia Rio
- Mazda Mazda3
- Mitsubishi Lancer
- Mitsubishi Mirage G4
- Nissan Sentra
- Nissan Versa
- Polestar Polestar 2 (electric)
- Subaru Impreza
- Subaru WRX
- Toyota Corolla
- Toyota Corolla Hybrid
- Toyota Yaris iA
- Volkswagen GLI
- Volkswagen Jetta
- Volkswagen Jetta GLI
- Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid
Luxury
- Acura ILX
- Acura ILX Hybrid
- Acura Integra
- Audi A3
- Audi A4
- Audi e-tron GT (electric)
- Audi RS3
- Audi S3
- Audi S4
- BMW 330 Plug In Hybrid
- BMW Activehybrid 3
- BMW i4 (electric)
- BMW M3
- BMW M340
- Cadillac ATS
- Cadillac CT4
- Cadillac CT4-V
- Genesis G70
- Infiniti G25
- Infiniti G37
- Infiniti Q40
- Infiniti Q50
- Infiniti Q50 Hybrid
- Jaguar XE
- Lexus HS 250h (hybrid)
- Lexus IS 200t
- Lexus IS 250
- Lexus IS 300
- Lexus IS 350
- Lexus IS 500
- Lexus IS F
- Mercedes-Benz A220
- Mercedes-Benz A35 AMG
- Mercedes-Benz C250
- Mercedes-Benz C300
- Mercedes-Benz C300e
- Mercedes-Benz C350
- Mercedes-Benz C350e Plug-In Hybrid
- Mercedes-Benz C400
- Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG
- Mercedes-Benz C450 AMG
- Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
- Mercedes-Benz CLA250
- Mercedes-Benz CLA35 AMG
- Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG
- Porsche Taycan (electric)
- Tesla Model 3
- Volvo S60
- Volvo S60 Plug-in Hybrid
- Volvo S60 Recharge (2021+)
Large
- Buick LaCrosse
- Buick Lucerne
- Chevrolet Caprice
- Chevrolet Impala
- Chevrolet Impala Limited
- Chevrolet SS
- Dodge Charger
- Ford Taurus
- Hyundai Azera
- Hyundai Equus
- Kia Cadenza
- Kia K900
- Kia Stinger
- Nissan Maxima
- Toyota Avalon
- Toyota Avalon Hybrid
- Toyota Crown
- Toyota Mirai
Luxury
- Acura RL
- Acura RLX
- Acura RLX Hybrid
- Audi A7
- Audi A7 Plug-in Hybrid
- Audi A8
- Audi A8 Plug-in Hybrid
- Audi RS7
- Audi S7
- Audi S8
- BMW 740 Plug In Hybrid
- BMW 745 Plug in Hybrid
- BMW 750 Hybrid
- BMW ActiveHybrid 7
- BMW Alpina B7
- BMW B8 Gran Coupe
- BMW i7 (electric)
- BMW M760
- BMW M850 Gran Coupe
- Cadillac CT6
- Cadillac CT6 Plug in Hybrid
- Cadillac DTS
- Cadillac XTS
- Genesis G90
- Jaguar XJ
- Jaguar XJR
- Lexus LS 460
- Lexus LS 500
- Lexus LS 500h (hybrid)
- Lexus LS 600h (hybrid)
- Lincoln Continental
- Lincoln MKS
- Lucid Air (electric)
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
- Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ (electric)
- Mercedes-Benz EQS AMG (electric)
- Mercedes-Benz Maybach S560
- Mercedes-Benz Maybach S600
- Mercedes-Benz Maybach S650
- Mercedes-Benz S350
- Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid
- Mercedes-Benz S450
- Mercedes-Benz S500
- Mercedes-Benz S550
- Mercedes-Benz S550 Plug-in Hybrid
- Mercedes-Benz S560
- Mercedes-Benz S560e Plug-In Hybrid
- Mercedes-Benz S580
- Mercedes-Benz S600
- Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG
- Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG
- Porsche Panamera
- Porsche Panamera E- PHEV
- Porsche Panamera Hybrid
- Tesla Model S
- Volvo S80
- Volvo S90
- Volvo S90 Plug-In Hybrid
- Volvo S90 Recharge (2021+)
Mid-size
- Buick Regal
- Buick Regal Sportback
- Chevrolet Malibu
- Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
- Chevrolet Malibu Limited
- Dodge Avenger
- Ford Fusion
- Ford Fusion Energi (plug-in hybrid)
- Ford Fusion Hybrid
- Honda Accord
- Honda Accord Hybrid
- Honda Clarity Electric
- Honda Clarity Fuel Cell
- Honda Clarity Plug in Hybrid
- Hyundai Genesis (before 2017)
- Hyundai Ioniq 6 (electric)
- Hyundai Sonata
- Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
- Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid
- Kia K5
- Kia Optima
- Kia Optima Hybrid
- Kia Optima Plug in Hybrid
- Mazda Mazda6
- Nissan Altima
- Nissan Altima Hybrid
- Subaru Legacy
- Toyota Camry
- Toyota Camry Hybrid
- Volkswagen Arteon
- Volkswagen CC
- Volkswagen Passat
Luxury
- Acura TL
- Acura TLX
- Acura TSX
- Alfa Romeo Giulia
- Audi A5
- Audi A5 Sportback
- Audi A6
- Audi RS5
- Audi S5 Sportback
- Audi S6
- BMW 530e Plug-in Hybrid
- BMW Activehybrid 5
- BMW Alpina B6
- BMW M5
- BMW M550
- BMW M6 Gran Coupe
- Cadillac CT5
- Cadillac CT5-V
- Cadillac CTS
- Cadillac CTS-V
- Genesis Electrified G80
- Genesis G80
- Infiniti M35
- Infiniti M35H
- Infiniti M37
- Infiniti M45
- Infiniti M56
- Infiniti Q70
- Infiniti Q70 Hybrid
- Jaguar XF
- Lexus ES 250
- Lexus ES 300h (hybrid)
- Lexus ES 350
- Lexus GS 200t
- Lexus GS 250h (hybrid)
- Lexus GS 300
- Lexus GS 350
- Lexus GS 460
- Lexus GS F
- Lincoln MKZ
- Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
- Mercedes-Benz CLS400
- Mercedes-Benz CLS450
- Mercedes-Benz CLS53 AMG
- Mercedes-Benz CLS550
- Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG
- Mercedes-Benz E250
- Mercedes-Benz E300
- Mercedes-Benz E350
- Mercedes-Benz E400
- Mercedes-Benz E400 Hybrid
- Mercedes-Benz E43 AMG
- Mercedes-Benz E450
- Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG
- Mercedes-Benz E550
- Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG
- Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 (electric)
FAQs about sedans
These days, a sedan is any car with four doors, a fixed roof, and a separate trunk area. They come in a wide variety of sizes, from subcompacts like the Kia Rio to ultra-luxury four-doors like the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. In the earliest days of the automobile, “sedan” began to be used in the United States to describe a hard-top four-door car as early as 1912, when Studebaker used it to market the Studebaker Four and Studebaker Six. Overseas, the same type of vehicle has different names, for example, in England they’re known as a “saloon.”
One reason sedans have remained popular is because they run the gamut, and are available at nearly every size and price point. On a budget? A variety of compact and subcompact sedans are available, such as the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, and Hyundai Accent. If you’re looking for something bigger, midsize sedans like the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry remain wildly popular, and full-size sedans like the Toyota Avalon and Dodge Charger are also still commonplace. If you’re interested in luxury, most brands still offer a variety of sizes there, too, such as the Lexus IS, BMW 3 Series, and Audi A3, ranging all the way up to the Cadillac CT6, Lexus LS, and BMW 7 Series.
The biggest difference is body shape. A proper sedan has a distinct trunk, separate from the passenger compartment. SUVs by contrast are more similar to wagons, with a large cargo area that shares space with the rest of the passenger compartment. The big cargo area of an SUV means it can carry more stuff, but generally speaking a sedan will be quieter on the road thanks to its fully enclosed passenger compartment.
In the mainstream midsize sedan market, there are two clear leaders: the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. Both offer a compelling mix of features and modern technology, and the higher trim levels have enough luxury touches to give them a class-above driving experience. But they’re not the only games in town. The Nissan Altima is a strong contender, and the Mazda 6 is an alternative that trades a bit of rear seat room for a more dynamic driving experience. The Kia Optima and K5 are equally impressive, and the most recent Hyundai Sonata brings eye-catching styling to the mix. Other options include the Subaru Legacy, with its standard all-wheel drive, and the Chevy Malibu.
More and more sedans offer all-wheel drive, either as an option or as standard equipment. The Subaru Legacy is well known for its all-wheel drive system, and more recently the Nissan Altima and Toyota Camry have begun offering all-wheel drive. Compact sedans offering all-wheel drive aren’t quite as common, with Subaru again being the most popular with its Impreza line. If you’re shopping for luxury brands, Audi has built its reputation on its Quattro all-wheel drive system, and it’s available or standard on nearly everything it makes, including the A3, A4, A6 and A8 sedans. However, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Lexus also offer all-wheel drive variants of most of their sedans.
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