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A few others popped into my head:

Mazda Protege5 - a little older but they are bulletproof. Not huge power but it’s a really nice tossable little car. The big challenge is finding one that’s not beat.

Saab 9-5 Aero - damn quick especially at highway speeds, 30+ MPG highway, huge inside. There are still plenty of Saab enthusiasts so good ones are out there. I’ve almost bought several over the years.

Mazda5 - this is even more off the wall, it’s a wacky little wagon/minivan thing. But they are small outside, huge inside, and drive really well. Plus you can get a stick! We had a Grand Touring for several years and I loved the damn thing.

Cadillac SRX - previous generation, not the current badge engineered POS. Northstar V8, AWD, nice interior, genuinely good driving experience. Another I had for a while and enjoyed.

Infiniti FX35/45 - I always liked the first gen “bionic Cheetah” styled FX. The 45 had good power and was intended to compete with the X5.

Jag F-Pace - don’t know about your price range but these are getting affordable on the used market.