From the Archive: Mid-size four-doors from Acura, Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Infiniti, Jaguar, Lexus, and Mercedes-Benz battle for honors in the $55,000 bracket.

Okay, so that MBA and all the hard work paid off. There’s the renovated farmhouse in the country, the wine cellar that is notable for not housing even one bottle of merlot, and the 1.5 kids in good schools. Naturally, you also need a solid car, one that signals your standing in the community but also proclaims your penchant for practicality. Robber-baron flagships are not called for here.
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