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Used Car Pricing: 2005 Sedans: Compact
36 vehicle(s) found
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| Editors' Rating |
| 8.4 |
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| Consumer Rating |
| 8.9 |
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TMV® Dealer Retail:
$14,667 - $20,653
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Pros: Classy, well-constructed interiors, sharp handling, precise steering, available all-wheel drive, generous maintenance program.
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Cons: Engines short on low-end torque, sport package makes for a choppy ride.
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What Edmunds.com says: The A4 is luxurious, sporty, winterproof and a few grand cheaper than BMW's 3 Series. As such, it's one of our favorite entry-luxury cars.
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Get detailed pricing for the 2005 Audi A4
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| Editors' Rating |
| 8.6 |
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| Consumer Rating |
| 9.2 |
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TMV® Dealer Retail:
$26,440 - $27,494
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Pros: Broad power band, confident handling, high-quality materials and attractive cabin design, available as a sedan, wagon or convertible.
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Cons: Not the tire smoker you would expect, small backseat, priced close to more established rivals.
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What Edmunds.com says: Though not quite as enthralling as BMW's frenetic M3, the S4 still offers entertaining performance along with a more livable personality.
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Get detailed pricing for the 2005 Audi S4
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| Editors' Rating |
| 8.4 |
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| Consumer Rating |
| 9.2 |
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TMV® Dealer Retail:
$18,409 - $22,358
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Pros: Still the standard when it comes to perfectly sorted vehicle dynamics, high-quality interior materials exude luxury, wide range of configurations to suit any style, available all-wheel drive for sedan and wagon.
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Cons: Still costs more than most of its competitors, limited rear-seat space and cargo capacity, confusing array of options and packages.
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What Edmunds.com says: If you've got the bucks to spend, this is unequivocally the best car in the entry-luxury category.
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Get detailed pricing for the 2005 BMW 3 Series
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| Editors' Rating |
| 5.9 |
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| Consumer Rating |
| 8.6 |
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TMV® Dealer Retail:
$6,505 - $8,406
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Pros: Low price, nimble handling, ample headroom, logical control layout, available MP3 player, loads of cargo room in hatchback models.
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Cons: Not much power, imprecise manual shifter, side airbags not available.
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What Edmunds.com says: Refined road manners and a spacious interior make this one of the better subcompacts on the market.
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Get detailed pricing for the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo
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| Editors' Rating |
| 5.0 |
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| Consumer Rating |
| 8.6 |
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TMV® Dealer Retail:
$7,449 - $8,969
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Pros: Low price, torquey four-cylinder engine, optional satellite radio and OnStar.
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Cons: Ancient design inside and out, cheap interior materials, poor build quality, low resale value, poor side-impact and front-offset crash test results, ABS no longer standard.
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What Edmunds.com says: Despite various revisions, there's no hiding the fact that the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier was engineered more than a decade ago, leaving it hopelessly outclassed by nearly every other car on the market.
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Get detailed pricing for the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier
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| Editors' Rating |
| 7.2 |
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| Consumer Rating |
| 8.6 |
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TMV® Dealer Retail:
$8,475 - $11,070
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Pros: Smooth ride and sporty handling, torquey four-cylinder engine, premium content for basic-car price.
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Cons: A few cheap plastic interior parts, odd exterior styling details.
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What Edmunds.com says: Positioned several steps upmarket from its Cavalier predecessor, the new Cobalt rides, handles and looks like a more expensive car than it really is.
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Get detailed pricing for the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
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| Editors' Rating |
| 5.8 |
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| Consumer Rating |
| 8.4 |
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TMV® Dealer Retail:
$7,319 - $8,516
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Pros: More fun in the curves than you might expect, strong brakes, good ride quality, rockin' sound system.
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Cons: Lacks refinement levels of competitors, numerous low-grade interior components, can't get power rear windows.
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What Edmunds.com says: Those looking for a polished economy car would be better served elsewhere, but the 2005 Dodge Neon does have some likable traits, namely capable handling, a powerful audio system and a reasonable price.
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Get detailed pricing for the 2005 Dodge Neon
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| Editors' Rating |
| 7.6 |
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| Consumer Rating |
| 8.8 |
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TMV® Dealer Retail:
$13,062
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Pros: More power than a $20K car has any business having, near perfect suspension tuning, throaty exhaust snarl, serious seat bolstering.
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Cons: Lacks refinement, some low-grade interior components.
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What Edmunds.com says: A ridiculously fast econobox with the suspension to back it up, the SRT-4 is undeniably the most performance you can buy for $20K.
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Get detailed pricing for the 2005 Dodge Neon SRT-4
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| Editors' Rating |
| 7.5 |
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| Consumer Rating |
| 8.7 |
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TMV® Dealer Retail:
$7,515 - $9,648
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Pros: Spacious and comfortable interior, fun-to-drive character, sharp steering, smooth ride, impressive selection of body configurations and features.
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Cons: Generic interior styling, performance-bargain 2.3-liter engine now limited to ST sedan, can't match competitors' records for quality and reliability.
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What Edmunds.com says: The 2005 Ford Focus is a wonderful small car that's fun to drive, frugal with fuel and offered in such a wide variety of configurations it would be hard not to find one that suits your needs.
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Get detailed pricing for the 2005 Ford Focus
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| Editors' Rating |
| 8.4 |
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| Consumer Rating |
| 8.9 |
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TMV® Dealer Retail:
$10,948 - $17,204
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Pros: Fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly engines, roomy interior, reputation for durability and quality, impressive crash test scores.
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Cons: Top-of-the-line models are pricey, antilock brakes not available on DX or LX.
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What Edmunds.com says: Still the head of its class, the 2005 Honda Civic is the most refined, solidly built economy car on the market.
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Get detailed pricing for the 2005 Honda Civic
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| Editors' Rating |
| 7.2 |
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| Consumer Rating |
| 8.6 |
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TMV® Dealer Retail:
$7,523
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Pros: Excellent warranty, low price, nicely appointed interior, standard side airbags, solid build quality, smooth ride.
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Cons: Weak tires, low handling limits, buzzy engine.
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What Edmunds.com says: A decent buy for those determined to own a brand-new car with full-warranty coverage, though we'd encourage prospective owners to shop the used car market before closing the deal.
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Get detailed pricing for the 2005 Hyundai Accent
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| Editors' Rating |
| 7.8 |
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| Consumer Rating |
| 8.8 |
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TMV® Dealer Retail:
$7,886 - $9,023
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Pros: Solidly built, powerful engine for its class, long list of standard features, comfortable interior, ultralow price tag, generous warranty.
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Cons: Floaty ride on the freeway with base suspension, hard to find equipped with ABS, poor offset crash test score.
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What Edmunds.com says: Between its low cost, solid performance, numerous features and long warranty, the Elantra presents one of the best values on the market in the economy class.
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Get detailed pricing for the 2005 Hyundai Elantra
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| Consumer Rating |
| 8.0 |
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TMV® Dealer Retail:
$6,112
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Pros: Small price, big warranty, peppy engine.
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Cons: Unrefined handling, five-speed manual's rubbery shift action, mediocre fuel economy.
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What Edmunds.com says: The Rio and Rio Cinco are the lowest-priced sedan and wagon on the market, and they feel that way. Buy one only if you must have a new-car warranty; otherwise, spend your money on a nice used car.
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Get detailed pricing for the 2005 Kia Rio
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| Editors' Rating |
| 7.3 |
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| Consumer Rating |
| 8.9 |
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TMV® Dealer Retail:
$7,159 - $8,450
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