So you have narrowed down your purchasing decision to a Toyota car. Now the question is: What type of Toyota car should I buy?

That is another difficult decision. Toyota cars are very reliable. Toyota’s class of cars includes: the Yaris, Corolla, Matrix, Camry, Prius, and Avalon. Each of these models of Toyotas are great, reliable cars.

To help you decide which class of Toyota cars is right for you, we’ve created a guide to help you learn a little more about each of the models. Here is what you need to know.

Yaris: The Toyota Yaris is a subcompact car. The 2011 model starts at $12,885 and gets great gas mileage. The Yaris gets 29 miles per gallon on regular roads and 36 miles per gallon on the highway. Its options include multi-reflector halogen headlamps, 15 inch steel wheels, 15 inch alloy wheels and more. This is a great car for new drivers and single people on a budget.

Corolla: The Toyota Corolla is Toyota’s compact car. The 2011 model starts at $15,450 and gas mileage similar to the Yaris. The Corolla gets 26 miles per gallon on regular roads and 35 miles per gallon on the highway. The Corolla offers a little more space than the Yaris. Wheels come in 15-, 16-, and 17-inch wheels. This car is great for single people and older folks.

Matrix: The Toyota Matrix is Toyota’s compact hatchback car. The 2011 model starts at $16,700 and gets solid gas mileage. The Matrix’s gas mileage is similar to the Corolla, 26/32 highway. The Matrix is the hatchback version of the Corolla. It’s great for people looking for a little extra storage space in a compact vehicle.

Camry: The Toyota Camry is one of Toyota’s more popular vehicles. The Camry is Toyota’s mid-sized automobile. The starting price for a 2011 Toyota Camry is $19,720. Gas mileage is 22/33 highway. The Camry is a great option for families. The backseat has plenty of space. For people looking to save on gas, there is also a Camry hybrid. The hybrid Camry’s gas mileage is better than Toyota’s smallest car. The Camry hybrid gets 31/35 highway.

Prius: The Toyota Prius is Toyota’s hybrid model. It is a mid-sized car that went into production in 1997. Since then, it has become a popular option for people looking for hybrid cars. The 2011 Prius starts at $22,800 and gets great gas mileage. The Prius gets 51/48 highway. The Prius comes with lots of options including navigation systems and a voice activation touch screen DVD player.

Avalon: The Toyota Avalon is Toyota’s full sized car. It is the most expensive of all the Toyota cars. 2011 prices start at $32,445. The Toyota Avalon provides the most space out of all of the Toyota car options. For a large car, it gets solid gas mileage at 20/29 highway. This is a great car for a family and road trips.

These six cars are great options if you’re looking to purchase a Toyota car. Of these options the Camry and Corolla are two of the more popular options. Toyota Camry parts and Toyota Corolla parts are easy to find and install. When deciding between the classes of Toyotas be sure to consider your budget as well as repairs down the road.