Magazines Choose Best Family Cars of 2011

Parents Magazine and Edmunds.com today revealed their annual list of best family cars.  Car experts from both organizations scrutinized hundreds of vehicles focusing on safety and reliability as top priorities. Each car was also judged on performance, interior, exterior, and family-friendly features.

In addition to test-driving, analyzing, and comparing prices and features, Parents and Edmunds.com consulted parents who own and drive these vehicles every day.  

Here are the magazines' picks for 15 Best Family Cars of 2011 (* denotes new to the list for 2011):

Sedans

·         Hyundai Sonata* (starts at $19,195)

·         Honda Accord (starts at $21,180)

·         Subaru Legacy (starts at $19,995)

Budget

·         Ford Fiesta * (starts at $13,320)

·         Honda Fit (starts at $15,100)

·         Mazda 3* (starts at $15,400)

Crossovers

·         Mazda 5 (starts at $18,510)

·         Toyota RAV4 (starts at $21,925)

·         Kia Sorento * (starts at $20,995)

Eco-Friendly

·         Toyota Prius (starts at $22,800)

·         VW Golf TDI* (starts at $22,810)

·         Ford Fusion Hybrid (starts at $28,240)

Large Cars

·         Toyota Sienna* (starts at $24,460)

·         Honda Odyssey (starts at $27,800)

·         Ford Explorer * (starts at $28,190)