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Chevrolet Corvette Winner: Chevrolet Corvette

Sometimes, you actually do get more than you pay for. And so it is with the Corvette. Able to accelerate from zero to 60 mph in under 5 seconds, come to a stop from 60 mph in less than 110 feet and perform lateral acceleration approaching a full "G," the Vette can run with exotic sports cars that are thrice the price. In addition to its amazing performance, this sports car is as capable as both a workday commuter and weekend plaything, thanks to plenty of passenger and luggage room, a compliant ride and sensible ergonomics. With its relatively low price, daily driver usability and world-class performance, the Corvette is an easy choice for those looking to get exotic-car performance at a real-world price.


Honorable Mention: Mercedes-Benz CLK

With its swanky body style and numerous luxury and safety features, the recently revamped CLK makes for a cost-effective alternative to Mercedes' luscious CL500 coupe. At roughly half the price of the bigger Benz, the CLK offers a lot more than 50 percent of the senior coupe's goodness. That means plenty of performance (highlighted by a 302-horsepower V8 in the CLK500), blended with luxury that includes front seatbelts that are "handed" to you upon entry. Combining the elegance of its flagship coupe with a more manageable size and sticker price, the CLK makes for a nigh perfect grand tourer.

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