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Out of left field I'ma come runnin', but I'll throw the 3rd gen Avalon ('05-'12) into the mix:



Seriously, hear me out - 280hp V6, 5 or 6 speed auto, 0-60 in 6, 0.29 Cd. I KBB'ed a '08 XLS with 70k and came to about ~15k give or take.

My family and I rented one of these on a vacation a few years back and this car was truly fantastic for what we used it for - hauling 4 people and a bunch of stuff in huge comfort on and off the highway. If you put the hammer down, the thing had some serious balls. I honestly could have lived in the thing - these cars were and still are Lexus offerings without the badge after all. It might be for old people, but I'd call it under the radar - why not?

Edit: 4.5 out of 5 stars from Edmunds

Its price of entry may be higher than its rivals', but if you're looking for the most refined, best-built full-size sedan in the $30,000 price bracket, you need look no further than the 2009 Toyota Avalon.

Pros

Seats five adults in comfort, attractive cabin design with high-quality materials, composed and quiet ride, powerful and efficient V6, available upscale amenities, high crash-test scores.

Cons

Expensive for its class, refined nature leaves little room for personality, rear seats do not fold.