all very respectible cars in the huge mid-size sedan market, they all offer great features in all catagories.
Starting with the Fusion it has 3 engines a 2.5L I4 (175 bhp), a 3.0L V6 (240 bhp), and the sport has a 3.5L V6 coupled with all wheel drive to produce a (263bhp) and a 0-60 time in the mid 6 second range not bad for $24,000- $26,000 depending on optional luxury you opt for. The gas mileage is respectable on all models the 2.5L engine will get over 30 MPG on the freeway, and even the biggest V6 will manage 25 on the interstate. The price you might ask on this car, starting price is about $20,000 with basic equipment, but can reach close to $30,000 with all options checked off.
(2011 Ford Fusion Sport)Our Second contender is the Chevy Malibu which has 2 engines a 2.4L four cylinder pumping out 170 bhp, and pretty good 3.6L V6 putting out 252 bhp. These engines like the Fusion with the 4 cylinder will get 30+ on the freeway with gas mileage, and mid- 20's on the freeway with the V6 option. The only thing everybody is wondering why doesn't Chevy make an SS version of this car like Ford did with the Sport. The pricing is not awful either base model is about $22,000, and I know that is two grand more than the Ford, which to me could be a down fall for Chevy.
(2011 Chevy Impala)The last and final contender and in my opinion kind of the underdog when it comes to the American automotive market. The 2011 Dodge Avenger has some simular attributes as the Ford and the Chevy does the 2.4L four banger has aroudn 170 bhp and but the V6 in this avenger is very impressive a 3.6L penstar V6 producing 283 bhp and 260 ft. lbs. of torque 20 horsepower up on the Ford and a huge 30 bhp on the Chevy. With both engines though the Dodge Avenger will get 31 on the freeway and mid 20's with the V6 with interstate driving. But, the best thing about this car is the price it starts at about the same price as the Ford $20,000 give or take 200-300 dollars.
(2011 Dodge Avenger)
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