"mid" size sedans - Accord, Camry, Malibu, Altima.

[GoLowDrew]

If you had to choose one, which one would you choose, and why?http://www.motortrend.com/road....htmlWould your answer change if you're getting the 4 cylinder version instead?

[ColonelPanic]

I would only consider a 4-cyl, V6 is out of the question at $4+/gallon. The V6's in these types of cars churn out a lot of power these days, too much power for everyday purposes I think. A four will be far less thirsty and still get you where you need to go. Some of the fours in today's midsize cars put out more power than the V6's they had in midsize cars 10-15 years ago.My pick: 2009 4-cyl Sonata FTW. Although it ain't on the list. 4-cyl Malibu if I had to have something on that list. The others I really don't care for, especially the Camcord.

[NibCrom]

I would choose the Vibe.

[Whelan]

They should have waited for the new 6 to come out before doing the comparo.Personally it would go like this though.1) Malibu (it's just so sexy loking, especially LTZ in white)2( Altima 3.5SE (such a looker, finessed)3) Mazda 6 (even though its not out, it still looks better)4) Camry (if I have to choose)5) Accord (again, if I have to choose)

[AKLGT]

and not to forget the Legacy 2.5i model either. 08 version is sexy as hell and price is right in line with the rest of them, not to mention AWD for added handling. and the Mazda 6 is lame. Go test drive one. I know I was grossly disappointed.

[engineertwin2]

I really dig on the new Malibu, especially in LTZ trim in graphite. I'd consider it for my next car...

[damronjr]

Chose an 08 Camry LE, would have rather had an SE or eve moreso a Malibu LTZ, but the wife liked it, so we got it.