“In a time in which SUV popularity is at a high and luxury manufacturers have dipped their toes in the $30,000 and under pool, the Subaru Legacy and Hyundai Sonata are attracting new shoppers,” said Arthur Henry, senior manager for Kelley Blue Book Market Intelligence.  “Usually it would be easy to justify the new found attention on sheet metal, but a shopper’s focus is splintered with numerous vehicle choices these days.  It is a testament that the engineering improvements these two vehicles have carve out additional market share.”

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