The Sephia makes most sense in barest form, where the bottom line at $9,995 clearly becomes an advantage amounting to several thousands of dollars.However, even the top Sephia with additional power equipment and comfort features carries the cachet of a bargain when measured against competitor compacts. The Koreans have obviously figured out how to develop and build a nice Japanese-style compact sedan without the mark-up inherent with Japanese pricing. The fact that these new models lock out vibrations and noise makes Sephia an even better selection this year.