How the selection was made? First, for the sports car, they needed to be fast and exhilarating and the family sedans to be practical. Second, the car should have the best performance in its category; be it better driving manners, a double-take-inducing look, or a powerful engine. And not the last, that car to be a good deal.

Eligible cars must be on-sale no later than January of 2007.

Top Ten 2007 Best Cars

  • 2007 BMW 3-Series - the car develops maximum output of 300 hp in US-spec from 3.0 liters and generates peak torque of 300 lb-ft for powerful acceleration in any situation. It makes the 0 to 60 mph sprint in 5.5 seconds and has a top speed of 155 mph. Best price: $33,095–$41,295
  • 2007 Chevrolet Corvette - the car is powered by a V8 engine and delivers 550 hp (the Z06 version). The car makes the 0 to 60 mph sprint in 3.7 seconds and has a top speed of 198 mph. Price $44,995–$70,000
  • 2007 Chrysler 300 - powered by a Hemi V-8s, with up to 425 horses coupled to a five-speed automatic with manual control, the car is also available are a pair of smooth V-6s for delivering a more sedate blend of mileage and performance. Price $24,555–$41,095
  • 2007 Honda Accord - the Accord is available in various trim levels of 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder Coupes and Sedans. All 4-cylinder models come standard with a 5-speed manual transmission and are available with a smooth shifting 5-speed automatic transmission. Accord V6 models are equipped with a standard 5-speed automatic transmission, while the Accord EX V6 Sedan and Coupe are available with a sporty, short-throw 6-speed manual transmission. Price: $19,220–$31,685
  • 2007 Honda Fit - The Fit features a 109 horsepower 1.5-liter 4-cylinder VTEC engine, a 5-speed manual transmission or an available, first in segment, 5-speed automatic transmission, and over 90 cubic feet of passenger volume with multiple seating and cargo configurations. Price: $14,445.
  • 2007 Infiniti G35 Sedan - the G35 is powered by a 3.5-liter V-6 engine delivering 306 horses and 268 pound-feet of torque and makes the  0-to-60 in the very low five-second. The G again offers a choice of 5-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode or 6-speed manual transmission. The 5-speed automatic features Downshift Rev Matching, DS mode and ASC (Adaptive Shift Control) that allows for quicker shifts in sporty driving situations. Price: $33,000–$35,000
  • 2007 Mazda MX-5: - the car powered by a 2.0 liter Inline-4 engine with a maximum power of 170 hp at 6,700 rpm. For good tractability and ease-of-driving, at least 90% of peak torque (140 lb-ft) is available from 2,500 rpm to the 6,700 rpm redline (fuel cut off is at 7,000 rpm). Price: $21,030–$26,955
  • 2007 MazdaSpeed 3 - the MazdaSpeed3 has 263 horsepower, 280 pound-feet of torqueand makes the 0 to 60 in 5.8 seconds. Price: $22,835–$24,550
  • 2007 Porsche Boxster and Cayman - Boxster is powered by a 2.7-litre engine with an output of 240 bhp. Performance on the road has improved accordingly, the Boxster now requiring a mere 6.2 seconds for the standard sprint from 0 – 60 mph and achieving a top speed of 159 mph. The Cayman is powered by a 2.7 liters engine developing an output of 245 bhp. With its high and sustained propulsive power in the lower and medium speed ranges, the engine puts in an impressive performance. It has a top speed of 160 mph. This sports car with manual transmission accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds. Price $46,395–$59,695.
  • 2007 Volkswagen GTI - The GTI is fun to drive, with its high-tech, 200 horsepower 2.0T four-cylinder engine that produces 207 ft.-lbs. of torque, fully independent sports-tuned suspension, aggressive exterior styling, and a practical interior that equally mixes functionality, flair and a driver-first focus and layout.  For the first time in the U.S., a four-door hatchback body style is available in addition to the traditional GTI Coupe.