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Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra Top Kelley Blue Book Comparison

Detroit automakers have made strides in the past two years winning compact car owners to vehicles like Ford Focus and Chevrolet Cruze, but they are going to have to do better if they want to prize the Asians from a segment they have dominated for years, a comparison test by Kelley Blue Book suggests.

In a test of comparably equipped Hyundai Elantra, Honda Civic, Focus and Cruze sedans, the Civic and Elantra tied for first place, the Focus was third and Cruze fourth. "If this were a beauty contest, or a price war, the 2011 Hyundai Elantra would win it hands down," KBB said. The Civic, however, matched the Elantra because of its superior showing in the performance and value categories.

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