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2010 Subaru Legacy
Subaru divided its Legacy lineup into two in recent years, making all wagons Outback crossovers and all sedans Legacys. Although we miss the non-Outback wagon body style, we're pleased that the 2010 Subaru Legacy's redesign addressed our main complaint: size. It's now a whole size class bigger, moving from "compact" to "midsize," and gaining a comfortable rear seat and a roomy trunk (14.7 cu.-ft.) in the process. If you opt for the base model with the non-turbo four-cylinder engine, you can keep the price pretty close to the $20,000 mark, which along with its new big-boy clothes makes it a compelling alternative to cars like the Ford Fusion. The Legacy also continues the near-luxury interior feel that Subaru has infused the car with in recent generations.