7. Honda Civic

The Civic was once one of the smallest sedans on America’s roads. The Japanese car company has increased its size and horsepower to appeal to a broad audience. Civic sales have suffered from some of the same reasons t
hat plague the Accord. The brand is old and the modest-sized sedan market is crowded. The base Civic is priced below $16,000. The 24/7 Wall St. forecast for 2011 sales: 245,000.

The Fusion is a relatively new car introduced in 2005. It has done extraordinarily well. The Fusion, which is positioned as the mid-sized sedan between the Focus and Taurus, was named the Motor Trend Car of the Year for 2010. The base Fusion sells for just below $18,000. The 24/7 Wall St. forecast for 2011 sales: 235,000.

The Sonata is part of the car line-up of the extraordinarily successful line of vehicles from Hyundai. The company had a very modest presence in the American market three years ago. Since then, it has become one of the few brands that has grown – in spite of the recession. Bargain prices and generous warranties have been critical to the car company’s success. The base price for the Sonata is just below $20,000. The 24/7 Wall St. forecast for 2011 sales: 225,000.

The Altima is another offering in the mid-sized, no-frill, fuel-efficient part of the market. Sales have only risen moderately in 2010. It is another aging brand in the segment. The base price for the Altima is below $20,000. The 24/7 Wall St. forecast for 2011 sales: 205,000.

2009 Top Ten Units Sold

2010 Top Ten Units Sold (Actual YTD August + Estimate)

2011 Units Sold Forecast