Forget the Toyota Corolla -- this Italian sports sedan costs the same but drives like a $50K car

The article argues that the 2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia can match the price of a new Toyota Corolla while delivering a more performance-oriented driving experience, based on used-market affordability driven by depreciation. It claims that for roughly the price of a new Corolla, buyers can access a rear-wheel-drive Italian sports sedan with sharp handling, premium materials, and “nearly 300 horsepower,” positioning it as a potential value alternative if they overlook the brand’s older reputation for reliability. The article lists average U.S. list prices by trim for the 2023 Giulia: Sprint at $24,689, Ti at $27,842, Veloce at $30,686, and Estrema at $30,676. It notes that multiple sources, including EPA, CarEdge, J.D. Power, and Edmunds, were used to compile information. Competitive context is framed against the Corolla as the typical economy-car benchmark.