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Feb 06, 2009 -- Four-door sedans are a Clark Smart choice

Vehicles now present the best affordability, best quality and highest level of safety ever since Henry Ford first rolled out the Model T.

The global oversupply of manufacturing capacity in the automotive sector is mind-blowing. The manufacturers built far too many factories in far too many countries around the world. That creates a lot of opportunity for anyone looking to buy new.

One particularly sweet spot in the market is the four-door sedan. Clark knows this isn't the "sexy" choice, but it is a Clark Smart one. You can buy a fully equipped sedan for under $20,000. Keep in mind that sedans will typically deliver 30% to 50% better fuel economy than a comparable crossover SUV.

A recent check of Consumer Reports' online database suggests a number of choices that offer both great value and a high safety rating. These include Chevy Malibu, Ford Fusion, Honda Accord and Hyundai Sonata to name just a few.

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What others are saying

  • 4 door cars
    I bought my first 4 door car last summer I am in my mid thirties. I bought a 07 ford fusion with 2,217 miles on it for $12,500 it was a great deal it had a blue book retail price of $17,500. 4 doors don't look to bad when you are saving all that money. and my car gets close to 30 mpg. One more tip look for the cars that have been on the dealers lots for a while.
  • 4 door autos
    Yep it is true that the ford 500 that I own which I bought in 2007 is not sexy, but it gives me a good smooth ride, especially on the highway speeds and is more economical on gas than my previous Ford Mustang. I do have more room.Got the power seats on both sides which makes entering and exiting easier. And I do really fit the Granma image now.Especially since I live in Florida. Go Granma, Go
  • Fuel Mileage
    Don't come to me and give me the 32 MPH highway line. I paid $14,800 for a 2001 VW Golf Diesel and for 229,000 miles I have averaged between 50 and 51 mpg overall.
    Why would I pay a little less than $20,000 to get sub-40 mpg when I get plus-50 mpg and my car has been paid for 6 years?
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