I've been looking at new cars and it looks like it's between a 2013 Subaru Legacy and 2012 Honda Accord EX. I've driven Accords since 1992 and would still have one but the AWD of the Subaru caught my eye.
My father has had three Legacys over the past several decades and all were excellent cars. I myself am having the great Outback versus Forester internal struggle right now, subtended by the auto versus manual versus CVT debate.
I plan on test driving a few soon. Like the looks, AWD etc. I hae pretty much decided on the Outback as, for >10% more you get a bigger vehicle with better mileage and more features. Only downside is slightly lower ride height.
My wife has owned a 2002 Legacy wagon since it was new. It is very dependable and the 4wd hugs the road even when it is slick. We are looking to replace it with a newer Forester sometime down the road, because of the ease of entrance and exit.