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Movers and Losers: June's Top Sedans, Hatchbacks and Wagons

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The family sedan and wagon aren’t the hot sellers they once were, but there are quite a few new models that are selling quickly, like the Chevy Malibu and Mazda5. The Kia Optima is a surprise on the list, but it also had significant incentives in June as dealers prepared for the upcoming 2009 model, which goes on sale later this year. Check out the losers and luxury winners and losers below.

Top 10 Sedan, Hatchback and Wagon Movers

  • 2008 Toyota Prius: 4 days
  • 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid: 10 days
  • 2009 VW Jetta SportWagen: 13 days
  • 2008 Kia Optima: 23 days
  • 2008 Chevy Malibu: 24 days
  • 2008 Chevy Impala: 25 days
  • 2008 Honda Accord: 25 days
  • 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid: 25 days
  • 2008 Mazda5: 28 days
  • 2008 Pontiac G8: 30 days

Top 10 Sedan, Hatchback and Wagon Losers

  • 2008 Ford Taurus: 128 days
  • 2008 Mercury Sable: 117 days
  • 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis: 89 days
  • 2008 Dodge Avenger: 82 days
  • 2009 Mitsubishi Galant: 78 days
  • 2008 Chrysler 300: 77 days
  • 2008 Buick Lucerne: 73 days
  • 2008 Mazda6: 71 days
  • 2008 Hyundai Azera: 69 days
  • 2008 Chrysler Sebring: 67 days

On the luxury side, the new C-Class from Mercedes-Benz remains a hot commodity, as do other new models like the Jaguar XF and Acura TSX. Surprisingly, all-wheel-drive BMWs continue to be in demand. One surprise is that the relatively new Infiniti EX35 crossover/hatchback has been left sitting around. It’s a relatively affordable AWD vehicle with healthy performance chops. 

Top 10 Luxury Sedan, Hatchback and Wagon Movers

  • 2008 Audi A4 Avant: 19 days
  • 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300: 20 days
  • 2008 BMW 535xi: 22 days
  • 2009 Acura TSX: 23 days
  • 2008 Cadillac CTS: 26 days
  • 2008 Mercedes-Benz C350: 28 days
  • 2008 BMW 528xi: 29 days
  • 2009 Jaguar XF: 31 days
  • 2008 BMW 328xi: 34 days
  • 2008 BMW 528i: 34 days

Top 10 Luxury Sedan, Hatchback and Wagon Losers

  • 2008 Jaguar XJL: 149 days
  • 2008 Audi S4: 125 days
  • 2008 Acura RL: 125 days
  • 2008 Lexus GS 460: 103 days
  • 2008 Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec: 98 days
  • 2008 Mercedes-Benz E550: 95 days
  • 2008 Volvo S40: 89 days
  • 2008 Infiniti EX35: 84 days
  • 2008 Infiniti M35: 82 days
  • 2008 Volvo S60: 77 days
Managing Editor
David Thomas

Former managing editor David Thomas has a thing for wagons and owns a 2010 Subaru Outback and a 2005 Volkswagen Passat wagon.

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