I know you said no to VW, but if you do change your mind, my wife's car (2009 VW Jetta) is for sale
http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?t=124324
VERY low kms (<45000km) and it is still under warranty until June 2013. It's the 2.5L engine, which was manufactured in Germany as opposed to most of VW's engines which are manufactured in mexico or brazil.
The price is negotiable as well.
If you're looking for something at a lower price range, and mileage doesn't matter to you, i've got a 2008 VW Rabbit for sale in your price range.