Passenger Cars
Acura TL
Acura's best-selling sport sedan was overhauled for 2010, when it received new exterior styling, a base 280-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine and the addition of a Super-Handling AWD model with a 305-hp, 3.7-liter V-6. The TL has shown excellent reliability when equipped with AWD; it's above average with FWD.
$35,105 - $38,665
Audi A4
The A4 was redesigned for the 2010 model year, returning in wagon and sedan body styles with new styling and a fresh interior design. Average reliability brings the A4 into Best selection of 2010, and a 26 mpg maximum combined mileage estimate makes it the most efficient luxury Best Bet.
$35,105 - $38,665
BMW 328
The 328 model from BMW's vaunted 3 Series returns this year with above average reliability in RWD form. The AWD xDrive version is rated average. This year, the highly desirable 328i Coupe carry over without any revisions given the 2010 Sedans.
$33,150 - $45,000
Chevrolet Malibu
The 4-cylinder Malibu's reliability is average, and the V-6's is much better than average. Its combined 26 mpg is a bit lower than the best of the midsize Best Bets. The 5-seat Malibu continues with a few upgrades, since it was redesigned for 2010.
$22,715 - $26,995
Volkswagen Passat
The Passat is Volkswagen's midsize car, and it's available in both sedan and wagon body styles. Passat has combined mileage as high as 25 mpg.
$27,195 - $28,755
