Price: $20,320 - $26,720
Fuel econ: 29 mpg Hwy, 20 mpg City
The Mercury Milan is a slightly more polished-looking version of the Ford Fusion sedan. A strong player in the mid-sized car segment, the Milan and Fusion are fuel-efficient. reliable and practical mid-sized cars that are enjoyable to drive.
Buyers with good credit can get 0% financing on 2009 Milans and Fusions.
The larger Mercury Sable, close cousin to the Ford Taurus, is available with a $2,000 cash rebate, too. With tons of interior space, a responsive V6 engine and a gargantuan trunk, the often overlooked Sable is worth considering if you're looking for a full-size car with SUV-like carrying capacity.
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Last updated October 17 2008: 3:51 PM ET