10 Sporty Sedans That Won't Break The Bank

2017 Honda Civic Si Sedan on road ・ Photo by Honda

There are lots of sedan choices these days, including many that offer a sporty, performance-focused drive experience. Just because you’re being practical and buying a sedan doesn’t mean it has to be boring. It also doesn’t mean you have to resign yourself to a hefty monthly car payment. Many of today’s sporty sedans carry a surprisingly affordable price tag. These cars combine the convenience of room for five passengers, with the fun of driving a sports car, all while staying within a modest budget. Here is our list of 10 Sporty Sedans That Won’t Break the Bank.

2018 Kia Stinger

The all-new 2018 Kia Stinger is a different kind of Kia with a solid focus on performance. Available in five trim levels, the base Stinger has an affordable starting price of $31,900. Power for this sporty sedan comes from a 2.0-liter twin scroll turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with 255 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission. It will do 0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds.

Standard features include high performance dampers and 18-inch alloy wheels. The front seats and steering wheel are both heated and there’s leather trim on the seats. The driver gets a 12-way power adjustable seat with 4-way lumbar support, while the front passenger gets an eight-way power adjustable seat.

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2018 Honda Civic Si

The 2018 Honda Civic Si is a sporty sedan powered by a 1.5-liter direct-injected and turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 205 horsepower and 192 lb-ft of torque. It comes paired to a six-speed manual transmission, and drivers can choose between two drive modes depending on preferences. There’s Normal Mode for a more relaxed drive experience, or Sport Mode that adjusts damping, steering, and throttle for a more responsive drive. Starting price for the Civic Si sedan is just $24,100.

Standard features include heated power side mirrors, one-touch moonroof, tilt and telescopic steering column, capless fuel filler, and push button start. There are also heated front seats, a seven-inch touchscreen audio display, and 450-watt premium audio system with 10 speakers and subwoofer.

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2018 Dodge Charger

The 2018 Dodge Charger has all the power and attitude of a muscle car with a low starting price. The base Charger SXT starts at $28,495, and comes with a 3.6-liter V6 engine with 292 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission. This sporty sedan has plenty of room for five passengers and their cargo with 16.5 cubic feet in the trunk for cargo.

Standard features include remote start, automatic headlights, and LED daytime running lights. Inside there is dual-zone temperature control, three 12-volt power outlets, dual USB charging outlets, cloth-trimmed bucket seats, six-way power driver’s seat, leather-wrapped shift knob, and Uconnect infotainment with a seven-inch touchscreen display.

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2018 Subaru WRX

The 2018 Subaru WRX shows off new features and a new look this year. There’s a larger, lower grille that makes it more aggressive and new roof rack mounting brackets for carrying extra cargo. Inside there are upgraded materials and an infotainment system featuring a 5.9-inch high-definition display screen.

Power for the Subaru WRX comes from a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 268 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. This is paired to a six-speed manual transmission or an optional continuously variable automatic transmission with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. There’s also a sport-tuned suspension system and active torque vectoring for sharper handling. Starting price on the 2018 Subaru WRX is $27,855.

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2018 Buick Regal Sportback

The 2018 Buick Regal Sportback is an all-new version of the Regal sedan. It’s powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 250-horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque paired to a nine-speed automatic transmission for front-wheel drive variants. Models with optional all-wheel drive feature an eight-speed automatic and have 295 lb-ft of torque.

This sporty sedan offers 31.5 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats up, or 60.7 cubic feet with the 60/40 split-folding rear seats down. Standard features include push-button start, hill start assist, and heated side mirrors. There’s also a seven-inch infotainment screen with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Pricing on the 2018 Buick Regal Sportback starts at $24,990.

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2018 Honda Accord Sport

The Honda Accord is all-new for 2018 with a fresh look, new engines, and an improved interior. Power for the Accord Sport comes from a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 192 horsepower and 192 lb-ft of torque. This is paired to a standard six-speed manual transmission with the option for either a continuously variable automatic with sport mode and paddle shifters, or a 10-speed automatic with paddle shifters.

There are dual chrome exhausts, LED fog lights, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and 12-way power driver’s seat with four-way power lumbar. Infotainment features an eight-inch high-resolution touchscreen with an eight-speaker audio system and standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Pricing for the 2018 Honda Accord Sport starts at $25,780.

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2018 Nissan Maxima

The 2018 Nissan Maxima comes in with a starting price of $33,270 and a wide range of standard features. It has an eight-inch infotainment touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and navigation. There’s also forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking as a standard feature even on the base model. The driver gets an eight-way power-adjustable seat and there’s a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.

The Maxima delivers a sporty drive thanks to a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 300 horsepower and 261 lb-ft of torque. This is paired to a continuously variable automatic transmission with drive mode selector. There are standard 18-inch wheels, LED daytime running lights, and halogen headlights to complete this sedan’s sporty appeal.

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2018 Ford Fusion Sport

The 2018 Ford Fusion Sport features standard all-wheel-drive and a 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 engine with 325 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque. This is paired to a six-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. The Fusion Sport has a sporty quad-tip dual exhaust, LED fog lights, rear decklid spoiler, and 19-inch wheels.

Inside there’s a 10-way power driver’s seat and six-way power passenger seat, both leather-trimmed and heated. Rear seats split-fold 60/40 and there’s a leather-wrapped, tilt and telescopic steering wheel. Infotainment includes AM/FM/CD/MP3 with a 9-speaker sound system. Pricing on the 2018 Ford Fusion Sport starts at $33,750.

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2018 Cadillac ATS

Although Cadillac is a luxury brand, the sporty 2018 Cadillac ATS comes in with an affordable starting price of $35,495. Power comes from a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 272 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. This is paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission with a six-speed manual available as an option. Brembo performance front brakes are standard on the ATS along with 17-inch painted alloy wheels.

There’s wireless smartphone charging, Bose premium surround sound system with 10 speakers, OnStar 4G LTE with built-in Wi-Fi hotspot, and keyless entry. Driver and front passenger seats are six-way power adjustable, with two-way lumbar, and there’s a leather-wrapped manual tilt and telescopic steering wheel.

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2018 Toyota Camry XSE

The Toyota Camry is all-new for 2018 with no less than 10 different trim levels including several hybrid choices. Sitting in the middle of the Camry lineup is the XSE V6 with a starting price of $34,950. This version of the Camry is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 301 horsepower and 267 lb-ft of torque paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission.

This roomy sedan seats five passengers with 15.1 cubic feet for cargo in the trunk. Standard features include LED headlights and daytime running lights, heated outside mirrors, panoramic glass roof with power tilt and slide moonroof, and 19-inch wheels. Inside there is dual-zone automatic climate control, an eight-inch infotainment touchscreen with navigation, and wireless smartphone charging.

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