Optional Sedan

The Bottom Line: Despite some power-train limitations, the 2009 Dodge Avenger SXT comes in as an efficient and practical choice among midsize sedans, with some cabin tech features not available elsewhere.

Specs: Sedan, SXT, Gas

The Bottom Line: The 2009 Toyota Corolla is your classic commuter, good on fuel economy and reasonably comfortable. But its cabin tech isn't particularly impressive and doesn't go out of its way to work with personal electronics.

Specs: Sedan, XLE, Gas

The Bottom Line: The 2006 Mercury Milan is about as average as they come, with features sometimes matching but never outstripping the competition. While pleasant enough to behold, the Milan really doesn't offer much to desire.

Specs: sedan, V6 Premier, Gas

The Bottom Line: The 2006 Ford Fusion SEL V-6 shows some modern technology under the hood and feels like a quality car, but it lacks useful or entertaining cabin gadgets that could lessen the boredom of long commutes.

Specs: sedan, V6 SEL, Gas

Editors' Take: With a more rounded exterior design and incremental improvements to the interior, the 2007 Toyota Camry doesn't do anything to jeopardize the leading sales position the model earned.

Specs: sedan, XLE, Gas

The Bottom Line: Beyond a few basics, the Chevrolet Cobalt LT offers little of interest for the tech-minded buyer.

Specs: sedan, LT, Gas

Specs: sedan, S, Gas

Specs: sedan, ZX4 SE, Gas

Specs: sedan, XLE V6, Gas

Specs: sedan, 3.5 SE, Gas