1. Cheaper: Dodge SRT-4 ($6K-8K less, and with $900) can be upgrated to Evo class HP.
Scion TC - Even less. Minus: 160 HP, Pluses: awesome interiors, share some
Celica Parts, TRD parts do not void warranty (Supercharger is comming)
Also Eclipse, and Tiburon.

2. Similar: STi, S2000.

3. More expensive: 350Z, Viper.

 

Cheaper: SRT-4, WRX
Similar: STi, S2000, 350Z, IS300
expensive: BMW M3 or M5, Nissan Skyline, AWD Porche, Mercedes E-500

 

Alright, if you want evo similar cars...

Cheaper: SRT-4, Used S4, Used turbo'd IS300 (yes they are out there for 24-25k)

Same: Gotta be STi cuz thats about all their is to compare

More expensive: New S4, G35 sedan, BMW 325i

There, all 4 door, almost all turbo, and almost all AWD. Should be a good list for ya.

 

higher - bmw m3
same - subaru sti
lower - dodge srt-4

 

if i had the money, i wouldve bought a new s4. i am a little bit dissapointed that audi threw in the towel with the turbos, but that 8 rocks and rolls. as far as that though, to get something that is equal in performance, you will spend more money, unless it is a sti. sure there are some cool cars out there, but i am really happy with my choice. i will save the S4 card until i can afford it. they are asking 50k for those things. but the bi-turbo previous generation is nice.

 

I tell you what though, I'd trade my EVO in a heartbeat for the new C6 Vette, I just test drove one and man that thing is swwweeeeeeeeettt!!