2017 Ford Fusion SPORT AWD & ECOBOOST $25,990

Ford's midsize family sedan remains one of the top choices in a crowded and competitive field. Since its redesign for 2013, the Fusion has solidified its place at or near the peak of the family-sedan class. Its eye-catching sheetmetal—led by an Aston Martin-like grille—was quite distinctive not long ago, but has since been replicated by some other manufacturers. This all-wheel-drive V6 Sport model has joined the lineup, packing a twin-turbo 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 that delivers 325 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque. The Sport sends Fusion performance into another level, significantly beyond the four-cylinder models. Standard features include nine-speaker audio, leather-trimmed Sport seats with suede inserts, LED foglamps, and dark 19-inch wheels. Air intakes are deeper, and the mesh grille is finished in gloss black.