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Affordable Midsize Cars for 2023

The most affordable new midsize cars are ranked based on our analysis of their lowest base prices, though local market conditions might push a specific model’s price above the starting MSRP for vehicles in short supply or with high demand.

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The most affordable midsize car is the Subaru Legacy, with a starting price of $24,395 based on iSeecars.com’s affordability ranking of 10 midsize cars. The most affordable midsize cars offer the lowest starting price for their base trim level. The average starting price for a midsize car is $28,406, and there are 8 midsize cars that are cheaper.

The midsize car affordability ranking is calculated based on the starting price for the lowest-priced trim level of a given model. The overall iSeeCars Score also factors into the ranking of each vehicle. Shoppers seeking the most affordable midsize car should consider costs beyond the purchase price, including residual value, insurance, fuel efficiency, and maintenance, to fully understand how much a specific midsize car will cost to own and operate.

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What is the most affordable midsize car?
  1. Subaru Legacy
  2. Chevrolet Malibu
  3. Hyundai Sonata
  4. Kia K5
  5. Nissan Altima
  6. Toyota Camry
  7. Honda Accord
  8. Volkswagen Passat
  9. Kia Stinger
  10. Volkswagen Arteon

The most affordable midsize car is the Subaru Legacy, with a starting price of $24,395 based on iSeecars.com’s affordability ranking of 10 midsize cars. The most affordable midsize cars offer the lowest starting price for their base trim level. The average starting price for a midsize car is $28,406, and there are 8 midsize cars that are cheaper.

The midsize car affordability ranking is calculated based on the starting price for the lowest-priced trim level of a given model. The overall iSeeCars Score also factors into the ranking of each vehicle. Shoppers seeking the most affordable midsize car should consider costs beyond the purchase price, including residual value, insurance, fuel efficiency, and maintenance, to fully understand how much a specific midsize car will cost to own and operate.

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1. Subaru Legacy

#3 of 13 Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value #4 of 13 Best Midsize Cars #4 of 13 Safest Midsize Cars
  • Starting MSRP $24,395
iSEECARS SCORE

iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association

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8.6 / 10
  • Reliability 8.1 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.8 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $24,395 - $37,695
USED PRICE $16,999 - $33,994
MPG 26 - 30 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 15.1 cu ft

2. Chevrolet Malibu

#4 of 13 Best Gas Mileage Midsize Cars #6 of 13 Most Reliable Midsize Cars #7 of 13 Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value
  • Starting MSRP $24,700
iSEECARS SCORE

iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association

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8.0 / 10
  • Reliability 8.2 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.3 / 10
  • Safety 8.6 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $24,700 - $31,500
USED PRICE $15,968 - $27,196
MPG 30 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 15.7 cu ft

3. Hyundai Sonata

#5 of 13 Best Gas Mileage Midsize Cars #6 of 13 Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value #6 of 8 Best Midsize Cars for the Money
  • Starting MSRP $24,950
iSEECARS SCORE

iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association

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8.2 / 10
  • Reliability 8.1 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.4 / 10
  • Safety 9.0 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $24,950 - $34,975
USED PRICE $14,499 - $32,924
MPG 27 - 31 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 16.0 cu ft

4. Kia K5

#6 of 13 Best Gas Mileage Midsize Cars #9 of 13 Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value #9 of 13 Safest Midsize Cars
  • Starting MSRP $25,090
iSEECARS SCORE

iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association

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  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 7.1 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $25,090 - $31,490
USED PRICE $21,495 - $36,997
MPG 27 - 31 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 16.0 cu ft

5. Nissan Altima

#3 of 13 Best Gas Mileage Midsize Cars #4 of 13 Most Reliable Midsize Cars #5 of 8 Best Midsize Cars for the Money
  • Starting MSRP $25,290
iSEECARS SCORE

iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association

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8.3 / 10
  • Reliability 8.3 / 10
  • Value Retention 6.7 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $25,290 - $34,990
USED PRICE $15,331 - $29,499
MPG 29 - 32 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 15.4 cu ft

6. Toyota Camry

#2 of 13 Best Gas Mileage Midsize Cars #2 of 13 Best Midsize Cars #2 of 13 Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value
  • Starting MSRP $25,945
iSEECARS SCORE

iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association

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8.9 / 10
  • Reliability 8.9 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.9 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $25,945 - $36,370
USED PRICE $18,999 - $36,988
MPG 25 - 32 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 15.1 cu ft

7. Honda Accord

#1 of 13 Best Gas Mileage Midsize Cars #1 of 13 Best Midsize Cars #1 of 13 Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value
  • Starting MSRP $26,520
iSEECARS SCORE

iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association

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9.0 / 10
  • Reliability 9.0 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.1 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $26,520 - $38,450
USED PRICE $19,994 - $35,812
MPG 26 - 33 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 16.7 cu ft

8. Volkswagen Passat

#8 of 8 Best Midsize Cars for the Money #9 of 13 Best Gas Mileage Midsize Cars #10 of 13 Best Midsize Cars
  • Starting MSRP $27,575
iSEECARS SCORE

iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association

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8.0 / 10
  • Reliability 7.6 / 10
  • Value Retention 6.9 / 10
  • Safety 9.5 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $27,575 - $30,575
USED PRICE $15,994 - $29,507
MPG 28 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 15.9 cu ft

9. Kia Stinger

#8 of 13 Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value #8 of 13 Safest Midsize Cars #11 of 13 Best Gas Mileage Midsize Cars
  • Starting MSRP $36,590
iSEECARS SCORE

iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association

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8.0 / 10
  • Reliability 7.0 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.1 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $36,590 - $53,990
USED PRICE $27,895 - $49,876
MPG 20 - 25 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 23.3 cu ft

10. Volkswagen Arteon

#10 of 13 Best Gas Mileage Midsize Cars #10 of 13 Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value #13 of 13 Safest Midsize Cars
  • Starting MSRP $43,010
iSEECARS SCORE

iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association

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  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 6.9 / 10
  • Safety 8.0 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $43,010 - $50,175
USED PRICE $27,996 - $43,746
MPG 25 - 28 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 27.2 cu ft

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How We Rank These Cars

The Affordable Midsize SUVs list is ranked by the starting MSRP for each new vehicle.

Starting MSRP is the lowest MSRP across all trims for a given new car model. In the event there is a tie, we use iSeeCars proprietary rating of the overall quality of the car (iSeeCars Score) to break the tie.

The overall iSeeCars Score is an analysis of three factors: reliability, resale value and safety. It is calculated based on the latest research and analysis by our data science team. The data analysis comes from over 12 million new and used vehicles in our Longest-Lasting Cars and 5-Year Depreciation Studies, combined with NHTSA and IIHS Safety Ratings.

Vehicles are scored in three categories:

Reliability | 33.3%

The reliability score represents an analysis of iSeeCars' proprietary research on the longest-lasting vehicles.

Value Retention | 33.3%

The value retention score is based on our data science team's statistical analysis and prediction of 5-year depreciation from MSRP to determine which cars hold their value best, using US Bureau of Labor Statistics data to adjust for inflation.

Safety | 33.3%

The safety score is calculated based on the last five years of crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and incorporates the latest Top Safety Pick information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).