2015 Volkswagen Passat 1.8TURBO WOLFSBERG EDITION PACKAGE $14,500

The family sedan with European flavor, the midsize Passat manages to be distinctive while adhering to the rules of this conservative class. It's a roomy, soberly styled four-door with interesting engine choices and an impressive array of configurations. If nothing else, the Passat does a skillful job of avoiding the me-too character of some competitors.