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Best for the long run is still going to be the Accord and Camry. There is a very good reason why they are so popular. If I were looking to buy this sort of car, I wouldn't care much at all about the performance and styling is secondary to price and reliability.

I personally think it is rediculous that you would need premium for a family sedan like the Altima and I'm not a fan of Nissans in general.

Short term reliability for the Sonata might be good, but Hyundai isn't known for long term reliability, Honda and Toyota are.

Honestly, I would give the Accord a second chance. It is the best combination of reliability, practicality, with decent performance if it really does matter. I would say the extra cost would be worth it. It might also make sense to go down to the 4 cylinder version for the better fuel economy, although it won't perform as well.

Another often overlooked sedan in this segment is the Subaru Legacy. Its reliable, looks good, has a good interior, AWD, and good power if you go for the 2.5GT Turbo version.