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Planning to buy a car but don't know which to choose?
It's understandable for an average car buyer to be overwhelmed of the number of available and great cars in the market right now.
Car manufacturers like to give us their best cars and outdo their competitors so they always have something new in the market for us.
If you need some help, I am sharing with you the top ranked cars by US News. You might find something that you'll like from the following list:
Top 3 Affordable Small Cars - generally priced under $20,000
1. 2011 Hyundai Elantra
2. 2011 Honda Fit
3. 2011 Ford Fiesta
Top 3 Upscale Small Cars - generally priced $20,000 to $35,000
1. 2011 Lexus CT200h
2 & 3 (tie). 2011 Nissan Leaf
2 & 3 (tie). 2011 Volkswagen GTI
Top 3 Hatchbacks
1. 2011 Honda Fit
2. 2011 Ford Fiesta
3. 2011 Kia Forte
Top 3 Affordable Midsize Cars - generally priced under $25,000
1. 2011 Ford Fusion
2. 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid
3. 2011 Hyundai Sonata
Top 3 Upscale Midsize Cars - generally priced $25,000 to $40,000
1. 2011 Buick Regal
2. 2011BMW 3-Series
3. 2011 Chevrolet Volt
Top 3 Affordable Large Cars - generally priced under $35,000
1. 2011 Ford Taurus
2. 2011 Buick LaCrosse
3. 2011 Toyota Avalon
Top 3 Luxury Large Cars - generally priced $40,000 to $60,000
1. 2012 Audi A7
2. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
3. 2011 BMW 5-Series
Top 3 Super Luxury Cars - generally priced above $60,000
1. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
2. 2011 Porsche Panamera
3. 2011 Audi A8
Top 3 Exotic Cars - generally priced above $100,000
1. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte
2. 2009 Maybach 57
3. 2009 Maybach 62
Top 3 Affordable Sports Cars - generally priced under $35,000
1. 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
2. 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
3. 2011 Nissan 370Z
Top 3 Luxury Sports Cars - generally priced above $35,000
1. 2011 Porsche Cayman
2. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette
3. 2011 Lotus Elise
Top 3 Super Luxury Sports Cars - generally priced above $70,000
1. 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera
2. 2010 Jaguar XK
3. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL
Top 3 Exotic Sports Cars
1. 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo
2. 2012 Lamborghini Aventador
3. 2012 Audi R8
Top 3 Muscle Cars
1. 2011 Ford Mustang
2. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro
3. 2011 Dodge Charger
Top 3 Affordable Convertibles - generally priced under $35,000
1. 2011 Ford Mustang
2. 2011 Mini Cooper
3. 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Top 3 Luxury Convertibles - generally priced above $35,000
1. 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera
2. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette
3. 2011 Lotus Elise
Top 3 Affordable Full Size Wagons - generally priced under $30,000
1. 2011 Subaru Outback
2. 2011 Volvo V50
3. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour
Top 3 Luxury Wagons - generally priced above $30,000
1. 2011 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon
2. 2011 BMW 3-Series Wagon
3. 2010 Audi A6 Wagon
Top 3 Affordable Compact Wagons - generally priced under $25,000
1. 2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring
2. 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
3. 2011 Nissan Juke
Top 3 Hybrid Cars - generally priced $20,000 to $30,000
1. 2011 Chevrolet Volt
2. 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid
3. 2011 Toyota Prius
Top 3 Hybrid Luxury Cars
1. 2011 Lexus CT200h
2. 2011 Lexus GS Hybrid
3. 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid