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Edmunds.com’s online car magazine Inside Line has recently announced that the 2007 Infiniti G35 Sport has won the latest comparison test of sport sedans.

There were five sport sedans that the editorial team of Inside Line has compared and these are as follows:

• 2007 BMW 335i (MSRP $46,650 and Edmunds.com True Market Value® (TMV®) of $44,290) — equipped with a six-cylinder, 300-horsepower engine and six-speed automatic transmission;

• 2008 Cadillac CTS (MSRP $44,715 and TMV® of $44,159) — equipped with a six-cylinder, 304-horsepower engine and six-speed automatic transmission;

• 2007 Infiniti G35 Sport (estimate $36,800 and TMV® of $34,928) — equipped with high quality Nissan floor mats, a six-cylinder, 306-horsepower engine and five-speed automatic transmission;

• 2008 Lexus IS350 (MSRP $47,815 and TMV® of $47,651) — equipped with a six-cylinder, 306-horsepower engine and six-speed automatic transmission; and

• 2008 Mercedes-Benz C350 Sport (MSRP $41,935 and TMV® of $41,841) — equipped with a six-cylinder, 268-horsepower engine and seven-speed automatic transmission

According to Inside Line Senior Road Test Editor Josh Jacquot their chosen five sedans are excellent cars and it’s simply hard to find a reason not to buy any of them. However, the Infiniti G35 Sport from among the five chosen sport sedans possess an engaging driving character, high feature content, and above all an affordable price which adds up to its appeal.

The 2007 BMW 335i ranks second and was highly praised for performance and comfort. Meanwhile, the 2008 Cadillac CTS was in third place and was chosen for its superior interior design and quality. Toyota’s 2008 Lexus IS350 came in fourth place and was included for its performance. In the fifth place is the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C350 which the editors which the editors has praised for its high-end audio and navigation system.

Vehicle Rankings from 2007-2008 Sport Sedan Comparison Test

1. 2007 Infiniti G35 Sport

2. 2007 BMW 335i

3. 2008 Cadillac CTS

4. 2008 Lexus IS350

5. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C350

Here are some of the specs of the 2007 Infiniti G35 Sport just for you to have an idea of why it won the comparison test conducted by Inside Line on sports sedans:

Performance & Efficiency

3,498 cc 3.5 liters V 6 front engine with 95.5 mm bore, 81.4 mm stroke, 10.6 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder VQ35

Premium unleaded fuel 91

Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 26 and EPA city (mpg): 19

Multi-point injection fuel system

20 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank

Power: 228 kW , 306 HP SAE @ 6,800 rpm; 268 ft lb , 363 Nm @ 5,200 rpm

Handling, Ride & Braking

Four-wheel ABS

Brake assist system

Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs

Electronic brake distribution

Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management

Immobilizer

Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel

Stability control

Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs , multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs

Exterior & Aerodynamics

Body color front and rear bumpers

Chrome/bright trim around side windows

Driver and passenger power partial-painted door mirrors

External dimensions: overall length (inches): 187, overall width (inches): 69.8, overall height (inches): 57.2, wheelbase (inches): 112.2, front track (inches): 59.8, rear track (inches): 60.2 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 35.4

Front fog lights

Projector beam lens Bi-Xenon headlights

Heat reflective glass

Luxury trim alloy & leather on gearknob

Pearl paint

Fixed rear window with defogger

Tinted glass on cabin

Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,497

Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe