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The Volkswagen Passat is in the same size class as the 2009 Saturn Aura and offers a tightly constructed cabin with a great look and feel.
Head-to-head, the 2009 Aura is decidedly sportier in feel than the Hyundai Sonata or the Toyota Camry, more along the lines of the Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, and Ford Fusion.
While the sophistication of the Hyundai Sonata has improved dramatically, it is not quite the equal of the Aura.
The Toyota Camry is the sales leader in this class.
The latest Camry, introduced in 2007 alongside the Saturn Aura, has its merits, but also its faults.
There are quality issues with this Toyota; to keep costs down, the interior of this generation of Camry exhibits some inexpensive-looking pieces.