Standard Coupe/Hatchback

The Bottom Line: The powerful 2010 Mazdaspeed3 handles extremely well, but the lack of cabin tech features suggests you might want to get a stripped version and kit it out with aftermarket goodies.

Specs: Sedan, Gas

The Bottom Line: You would be hard-pressed to find a better everyday sports car at the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track's price, and cabin tech offers cutting-edge features.

Specs: Coupe, Gas

The Bottom Line: The 2010 Toyota Prius is a better car than its predecessor, although there are some areas, especially in the cabin, where we would have liked to see more improvement.

Specs: Sedan, Hybrid

The Bottom Line: You would be hard-pressed to find a better everyday sports car at the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track's price. Excellent audio features are just icing on the cake.

Specs: Coupe, Gas

The Bottom Line: While the 2010 Honda Insight EX with navigation may not be as mileage-friendly as the Prius, it represents a much better value and is more fun to drive.

The Bottom Line: The 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL550 impresses with plenty of gee-whiz features while offering a more than comfortable ride, but some of its core cabin tech is subpar.

Specs: Coupe, CL550, Gas

The Bottom Line: If you like a fun, fast ride, the 2009 Honda Civic Si will make you smile. With navigation, phone connectivity, and modern digital music sources, it also makes a practical daily driver.

Specs: Coupe, Si, Gas

The Bottom Line: A two-seater, the 2009 Nissan 370Z works best as a weekend sport driver and track day car, or, with the cabin tech package, a grand tourer good for short road trips.

Specs: 370Z, Gas

The Bottom Line: The 2009 Audi A4 features impressive handling and a luxury interior, but it comes at a luxury price.

Specs: Sedan, A4, Gas

The Bottom Line: The 2009 Dodge Challenger is truly a muscle car for the 21st century, with the power and the technology to back it up; we only wish the interior matched the price tag.

Specs: Coupe, SRT8, Gas