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Best Midsize Cars for 2025

The best midsize cars are ranked based on a data-driven analysis of over 330 million vehicles' reliability, resale value, and safety.

iSeeCars applies data science to over 330 million vehicles in order to understand each model’s reliability and how long-lasting it is, its safety, and its ability to retain value over time. This analysis allows iSeeCars to rank midsize cars by a data-driven and objective methodology, instead of relying on subjective editorial criteria.

The best midsize car is the Honda Accord. Its iSeeCars Quality Score of 9.3 out of 10 reflects the Accord's reliability, value retention and safety scores. A new Honda Accord costs between $27,895 and $29,910 while a used version costs between $19,297 and $29,998. This midsize car can seat up to 5 people and is EPA rated to deliver up to 32 miles per gallon in mixed city/highway driving.

The Midsize Car category consists of 13 models priced between $23,170 and $53,990 for new vehicles and between $11,994 and $42,991 for used vehicles. iSeeCars has sufficient vehicle data to rate and rank 11 of these 13 models based on their reliability, value retention and safety scores.

Midsize cars are versatile vehicles. They provide ample passenger and cargo space while delivering excellent fuel efficiency, comfortable ride quality, and even relatively sporty driving dynamics on the performance-oriented models. They are also easier to maneuver and park than their large-sedan counterparts while being far more practical than a sports car or convertible. Crossovers and SUVs have exploded in popularity in recent years, but many drivers still opt for a midsize car as either a family sedan, a roomy commuter vehicle, or even a long-distance road trip car.

These midsize sedans and coupes offer multiple powertrain and engine options, ranging from efficient four-cylinders to twin turbos with added horsepower. All-wheel drive (AWD) is also available on several models for better all-weather performance. These vehicles provide an array of driver assistance and safety features like blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and lane keep assist. Drivers can also find high-end standard features like touchscreen infotainment systems, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth connectivity.

For something more upscale, the luxury sedan versions of these cars can be found on iSeeCars’ Best Luxury Midsize Cars list. Shoppers looking for a traditional or luxury should check out iSeeCars’ lists of Best Small SUVs, Best Midsize SUVs, Best Luxury Small SUVs, and Best Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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Midsize cars are versatile vehicles. They provide ample passenger and cargo space while delivering excellent fuel efficiency, comfortable ride quality, and even relatively sporty driving dynamics on the performance-oriented models. They are also easier to maneuver and park than their large-sedan counterparts while being far more practical than a sports car or convertible. Crossovers and SUVs have exploded in popularity in recent years, but many drivers still opt for a midsize car as either a family sedan, a roomy commuter vehicle, or even a long-distance road trip car.

These midsize sedans and coupes offer multiple powertrain and engine options, ranging from efficient four-cylinders to twin turbos with added horsepower. All-wheel drive (AWD) is also available on several models for better all-weather performance. These vehicles provide an array of driver assistance and safety features like blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and lane keep assist. Drivers can also find high-end standard features like touchscreen infotainment systems, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth connectivity.

For something more upscale, the luxury sedan versions of these cars can be found on iSeeCars’ Best Luxury Midsize Cars list. Shoppers looking for a traditional or luxury should check out iSeeCars’ lists of Best Small SUVs, Best Midsize SUVs, Best Luxury Small SUVs, and Best Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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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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9.3 / 10
  • Reliability 9.3 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.5 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
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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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8.8 / 10
  • Reliability 8.9 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.5 / 10
  • Safety 9.0 / 10
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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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8.8 / 10
  • Reliability 8.3 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.1 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
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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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8.7 / 10
  • Reliability 8.2 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.9 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
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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 8.3 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.6 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
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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 7.9 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.9 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
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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 7.8 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.8 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
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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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8.5 / 10
  • Reliability 7.9 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.8 / 10
  • Safety 9.7 / 10
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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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8.4 / 10
  • Reliability 8.1 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.2 / 10
  • Safety 9.0 / 10
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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 7.0 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.8 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
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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 8.2 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.8 / 10
  • Safety 8.6 / 10
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  • Value Retention 7.9 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
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How We Rank These Cars

iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on the latest analysis by our data science team of more than 330 million cars.

The overall iSeeCars Quality Score combines analyses of these 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 330 million vehicles as reported in our Longest-Lasting Cars and 5-Year Depreciation Studies. These two factors are combined with NHTSA and/or IIHS Safety Ratings to determine a car’s Quality Score. Only cars with recent model years are included.

Each vehicle is rated on a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest Quality Score. Vehicles within a given category are sorted to show the highest-scoring ones first. If two cars have the same ratings, the tie is broken by the Reliability Rating, Value Retention Score, and Safety Score. iSeeCars displays comprehensive Quality Scores along with the subscores for each model because multiple factors should be taken into account when buyers are seeking the best overall vehicle.

Vehicles are scored in three categories:

Reliability

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

Value Retention

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

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).