Which car purchase is the smarter choice moving forward? Prius, Fusion, Malibu?

3 options:
2004 Chevy Malibu, 130k miles for $2400
2007 Ford Fusion, 115k miles for $3900
2009 Toyota Prius, 68k miles for $6800

All three cars are in good condition. Clearly the Prius is the better car, then fusion, then malibu, but I'm looking for the best choice for the money.
My budget is small, don't want to spend more than $5000 (but if its worth it then ill spend more).
Which car should I get and why? I can always turn around and sell the prius for $4000 in three years. But money is a concern right now.

Go with the Prius. I have an 08 and love it. Just change the oil, and keep driving.

The 2004 Malibu was the poster child for GM's Electric Power Steering problems; some owners replaced the steering column more than once a year. That is a very attractive price for the Prius, but since money is tight I would go with the 2007 Fusion. That was a good year for the Fusion - just be sure to have your mechanic check it out before you buy.

Pay cash for a good used car of your liking.