If you’re looking to buy a car and want a comfortable, roomy vehicle with good fuel economy, a used family sedan is a great choice. These vehicles have the best of both worlds--more fuel efficient than small SUVs and more luggage and rear-seat room than small sedans. Prices range from about $10,000 for earlier model years to almost $20,000 for more recent versions. To make it easier to find what you’re looking for, we have identified some of the best used family sedan deals on the market.

Lately, prices on used cars have been going up, but buying a used car has many benefits. Most important is that the original owner takes the initial depreciation hit, as new cars lose much more value in the first and second years than those that follow. Also, by looking at a recent model, you can find reliable used cars that still have some warranty left as well as featuring the latest safety equipment (such as curtain air bags and stability control) and are still affordable.

When shopping, look for cars that scored well in Consumer Reports’ tests when new, have proven reliability, and perform well in government and insurance industry crash tests. Before handing over the cash, have the vehicle inspected by a trained and trusted mechanic to make sure there are no hidden problems.

Check out our top deals for recommended family sedans from the 2006-2008 model years. We placed the vehicles in order of the cheapest price you might be able to get when buying from the dealer. The models listed below are between 24- and 55-percent less than the retail price when the vehicle was new. Plus, all of the models have at least average reliability according to our latest subscriber survey.

See our complete list of used-car deals across a variety of vehicle categories.