That Modern Racer would even acknowledge a bone-stock Toyota Corolla must mean the new XRS model is worth considering among the crop of $20,000 zipsters. Seems a little less sprightly than the Dodge Neon SXT, but I suppose there's a price to be paid for not having to replace the tranny at 40,000 miles.
2005-2006 Toyota Corolla XRS [Modern Racer]