According to most automobile experts, the 2010 Honda Civic Sedan ranks in the top 3 of the 29 affodable small cars in its class. It is offered with value packed price points from $15,367 up to $24,455. Purchasers are rewarded with a victorious combination of style, substance and safety. Additionally, fuel efficiency ratings from the EPA are reported at 25/36 mpg city/rural. And while some of its competitors may offer more utility and/or comfort, very few are able to match its total package of excellence.

The 2010 Civic Sedan from Honda arrives at dealers in the United States unchanged since last year. And although it isn't without flaws, it comes close to being so. It delivers excellent performance standards, very impressive fuel efficiency levels and an impressive list of standard safety features. The 2009 version was awarded a Best Buy rating from Consumer Guide. You may want to take advantage of the fact that dealers are trying to clear out the 2009 models and therefore offering excellent loan options.

The two areas that it lacks in are interior comfort levels and the capacity it presents for hauling cargo. For those who need increased cargo capacity, check out the Honda Fit. It cost roughly $500 less than the Civic Sedan - and features the popular Magic Seat 60/40 split fold-down rear seating configuration. Shoppers looking for a comparable vehicle with increased comfort levels should check out the new Volkswagen Rabbit appx $1000 more for base models.

6 gasoline-powered trims of the Honda Sedan Civic are available for 2010: DX, LX, EX, DX-VP, LX-S, and EX-L. There's also a special SI trim that is performance oriented and delivers 57 extra horses for about $6500 more. And of course, Honda is also very concerned with environmental responsibility. A Civic Hybrid sedan is available as well as a GX trim that is fueled by compressed natural gas (available only in states that have adopted California's regulations for zero-emission vehicles). GX trims begin at roughly $10,000 more than the Civic base models.

As you would guess, the 2010 Honda Civic Sedan is available with loads of different options for comfort, technology and luxury. However, even stripped-down base models are very well-equipped and deliver the Honda reputation for reliability and great resale value. With miserly thirst levels rivaling those of the average camel, the new Honda Civic Sedan is certainly worth your further consideration.