Sedans are arguably the most competitive car segment, and the uniqueness of the Edmunds.com list for 2013 is that Toyota, which manufacturers the Camry and Corolla, both perennially among the top-10 selling cars in the United States, is not on the  recommended list in any sedan price category.

None of the members of the Toyota Prius family of hybrid cars are on recommended sedan list, either, although Toyota products are listed in other recommended categories.

Here’s the top-three in eight price categories for Edmunds.com, the online automotive information resource guide headquartered in Santa Monica, California.

Under $15K
Chevrolet Sonic, Ford Fiesta, Hyundai Accent

Under $18K
Mazda 3, Hyundai Elantra, Ford Focus

Under $25K
Ford Fusion, Honda Accord, Nissan Ultima

Under $32K
Chrysler 300, Buick Lacrosse, Ford Fusion Hybrid

Under $40K
BMW3 Series, Hyundai Genesis, Cadillac ATS

Under $55K
Audi A6, Mercedes E-Class, Lexus GS 350

Under $70K
Audi A7, Lexus LS 460, Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG,

Over $70k
Mercedes S-Class, Audi A8, Porsche Panamera.