Standard Sedan

The Bottom Line: As a high-performance, luxury sedan, the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V sets a benchmark. It's blisteringly fast and handles extraordinarily well, and offers an excellent set of cabin gadgets.

Specs: Sedan, CTS-V, Gas

The Bottom Line: The 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS delivers an excellent sport-driving experience, but can work as an economy commuter when driven more carefully, with the added pleasure of full iPod connectivity.

Specs: Sedan, SS, Gas

The Bottom Line: Although the 2008 Pontiac G8 GT is a good-looking and powerful car, it doesn't show any remarkable tech. It does give a lot of boost for the buck, but a thirsty engine exacts an ongoing price.

Specs: Sedan, GT, Gas

The Bottom Line: The 2008 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ isn't a driver's car, but offers a comfortable cabin for the daily commute or shopping trips. Its cabin tech is largely unremarkable.

Specs: Sedan, LTZ, Gas

The Bottom Line: The 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, while very inexpensive, doesn't get much value from its hybrid system, and its cabin tech is only a little better than average.

Specs: Sedan, Hybrid, Hybrid

The Bottom Line: Besides the lack of Bluetooth, the 2008 Cadillac CTS offers the most advanced digital music options and navigation we've seen in a car. Its performance character makes it fun to drive hard and perfectly suitable for a daily commute.

Specs: Sedan, Base, Gas

The Bottom Line: Besides the lack of Bluetooth, the 2008 Cadillac CTS offers the most advanced digital music options and navigation we've seen in a car. Its performance character makes it fun to drive hard and perfectly suitable for a daily commute.

Specs: Sedan, Base, Gas

The Bottom Line: The 2007 Saturn Aura Green Line succeeds in its mission statement of being a cheap hybrid. While its stripped-down cabin disappoints, its entry-level drive train technology delivers decent fuel economy gains over the V-6 gasoline model.

Specs: Sedan, Green Line, Hybrid

The Bottom Line: Although its dashboard isn't loaded with electronics, the 2007 Saturn Aura is a solid sedan with a decent stereo and has navigation and hands-free calling offered through OnStar.

Specs: sedan, XR, Gas

The Bottom Line: The 2006 Cadillac STS-V is built like a tank, goes like a train, and drinks like a fish. A comfortable, tech-laden cabin and blistering top-end performance make this car a serious contender on the sports sedan stage.

Specs: sedan, Base, Gas