2008 Porsche Cayman S

The Porsche Cayman S is a sport coupe based off the Boxster platform.

The Cayman is a two passenger coupe that features that comes in two trims: Base and S. The Base is powered by a 245 hp 2.7-liter six-cylinder engine. A five-speed manual is standard. The S trim comes with a 295 hp 3.4-liter six-cylinder engine mated to a standard six-speed manual. Both trims have the option of a Tiptronic S five-speed automatic transmission. Standard safety features on all models include six airbags, antilock brakes, Porsche Stability Management (PSM), and antilock brakes. An optional safety feature for the Cayman S is the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB).

The Cayman S is distinct from the Cayman in its front lip spoilers and dual-tube tailpipe design.

MSRP: $59,100 - $59,100
Invoice: N/A - N/A
Miles Per Gallon
City: 18 MPG
Highway: 26 MPG

Body Style: Coupe
Engines: 3.4L H-6 295 HP

2008 Chevrolet Corvette

The Chevrolet Corvette is the best high-performance value in America. The Corvette delivers supercar performance for the price of a midsize luxury sedan.

The Corvette is a two-seat sports car. It comes in three trims: coupe, convertible, and Z06. Both the coupe and convertible come with the aluminum LS3 6.2-liter V-8 engine. With the standard exhaust system they produce 430 hp, but with the optional dual-mode exhaust they produce 436 hp. The Z06 comes with the 505 hp LS7 7.0-liter engine. A six-speed manual is standard.

For 2008, the Chevrolet Corvette gets improvements to its interior, engine upgrades, and split-spoke aluminum wheels.

MRP: $45,285 - $70,175
Invoice: $40,530 - $62,806
Miles Per Gallon
City: 15 MPG - 16 MPG
Highway: 24 MPG - 26 MPG

Body Style: Coupe, Convertible
Engines: 6.2L V-8 430 HP, 7.0L V-8 505 HP

2005 Hyundai XG350

Five years ago, when Hyundai launched the XG as the flagship of its fleet, luxury was not a word associated with the brand. After all, this South Korean car maker had made its reputation with bargain-basement compact cars, some seriously lacking in quality. Recently, Hyundai has done more than just keep up. Quality has improved dramatically in its bread-and-butter economy models, and it now offers a range of models that provide serious competition to mainstream brands. With continuing improvement in power, convenience, and styling since its launch, the spacious and elegantly styled four-door, five passenger Hyundai XG350 offers the trappings of cars in the so-called near-luxury class. There is still one difference, however: price. The two XG350 models still have sticker prices closer to those of plain midsize sedans in the mid-20s. Add in Hyundai's five-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty coupled with its standard-setting 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, and the Hyundai XG350 represents real value. A full range of luxury features is standard on the base model, and the only slightly more expensive upgraded model adds a few more nice conveniences. Equally pleasing is the competent 194-horsepower engine, which delivers good acceleration performance. Anti-lock brakes, electronic brake-force distribution, and traction control come standard, active safety features that can help the driver maintain control in an emergency maneuver.

MRP: $24,899 - $26,499
Invoice: $22,409 - $23,849
Miles Per Gallon
City: 18 MPG
Highway: 26 MPG

Body Style: Sedan
Engines: 3.5L V-6 194 HP