I don't really feel like going back and reading every post, but that's what this started out as, Accord vs Altima. I think most people here will agree that european luxury cars are nicer than Accords. I also agree that Lexus makes nicer stuff than Honda's Acura division.

When people say the Accord is nicer than the Altima, it doesn't mean they are saying that the Accord is better than an E class benz.

What you listed as "midsize cars" I would call midsize luxury cars.

Anyway, it's semantics.

But if you go back to my post near the top of this thread that I posted like 2-3months ago, I think the fact that Car and Driver chose the 160hp I4 Accord over the 240hp V6 Altima as an overall better car speaks volumes about Accord vs Altima quality.

Sure, I'd drive a midsize euro sports sedan if I had the money. And I probably will when I graduate dental school in a couple years, but for now, if I'm choosing between an Altima or an Accord, I'll take the Accord. Because it's a better car. Not because it's the most amazing midsize car in the world, but because it's a better car than the Altima.