Top 12 Sedans Under $50,000 With the Most Rear Legroom for 2012

Your backseat passengers will love you if you give some thought to rear legroom when mulling candidates for your next vehicle purchase. A spacious second row is essential if you frequently travel three- or four-deep with passengers who are 6 feet or taller in height.

These 12 sedans are all excellent bets in that regard. They're the 12 models with a starting price of less than $50,000 that offer the most rear legroom. The list includes full-size sedans like the Ford Taurus, family sedans like the Toyota Camry, and even smaller models like the Volkswagen Jetta. All measurements shown are in inches.

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   1. 2012 Toyota Avalon

   Rear legroom: 40.9

2. 

   2. 2012 Buick LaCrosse

   Rear legroom: 40.5

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   3. 2012 Chrysler 300 (tie)

   Rear legroom: 40.1

4. 

   2012 Dodge Charger (tie)

   Rear legroom: 40.1

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   4. 2012 Volkswagen Passat

   Rear legroom: 39.1

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   5. 2012 Toyota Camry (tie)

   Rear legroom: 38.9

7. 

   2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid (tie)

   Rear legroom: 38.9

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   6. 2012 Hyundai Genesis (tie)

   Rear legroom: 38.6

9. 

   2012 Lincoln MKS (tie)

   Rear legroom: 38.6

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    7. 2012 Ford Taurus (tie)

    Rear legroom: 38.1

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    2012 Volkswagen GLI (tie)

    Rear legroom: 38.1

12. 

    2012 Volkswagen Jetta (tie)

    Rear legroom: 38.1