This photo provided by Chevrolet shows the 2019 Malibu, a midsize sedan that offers more space for passengers and their cargo than the other sedans on this list. The 2019 Malibu is worth a look for its revised styling and updated infotainment tech. (Courtesy of General Motors via AP)

This photo provided by Toyota shows the 2016 Corolla, a sensible, comfortable choice for a small sedan that offers an appealing list of advanced driver assist features. You should be able to find a 2015 to 2017 Corolla for under $15,000. (Courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. via AP)

This photo provided by Mazda shows the 2016 Mazda 3, a small sedan with a sense of style to match its fun-to-drive demeanor. Buyers should look for a third-generation model produced from 2014 through 2018. (Courtesy of Mazda North American Operations via AP)

This photo provided by Kia shows the 2019 Forte, a stylish and quiet small sedan that offers an extensive list of available features. The 2019-2021 model years should work with a $15,000 budget cap. (Courtesy of Kia America via AP)

This photo provided by Honda shows the 2016 Civic, a longtime popular choice for a small sedan that offers peppy acceleration and solid fuel economy as well as solid construction. Aim to find a 2016 Civic, the year it received a redesign and a new optional turbocharged engine. (Courtesy of Edmunds via AP)

The main entrance of the regional court is pictured in Berlin, Germany, July 2, 2026, before a trial against a network of predominantly Chinese men who had organized themselves into chat groups to discuss how to drug and rape predominantly Chinese women. (AP Photo/Fanny Brodersen)

A statue of Lady Justice is pictured at the regional court in Berlin, Germany, July 2, 2026, before a trial against a network of predominantly Chinese men who had organized themselves into chat groups to discuss how to drug and rape predominantly Chinese women. (AP Photo/Fanny Brodersen)

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks at the opening of the NATO Defense Industry Forum on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)