Best Selling Fuel Efficient Cars

July 2008 Sales: 34,438
Change vs. July 2007: 7%
Fuel Range: 37 Hwy/28 City
MSRP: $14,405 - $15,615
Invoice: $13,324 - $14,131

Toyota Corolla is among the best of the compact sedans: reliable and economical yet refined and comfortable. *Includes Toyota Matrix

July 2008 Sales: 29,125
Change vs. July 2007: -3.5%
Fuel Range: 34 Hwy/26 City
MSRP: $14,810 - $29,500
Invoice: $13,659 - $27,132

The Civic is one of the most reliable and popular economy compact sedans/coupes in its class. For years it has set the quality and performance standard for the affordable, compact car market. *Includes Honda Civic Hybrid

July 2008 Sales: 16,410
Change vs. July 2007: -4.4%
Fuel Range: 36 Hwy/25 City
MSRP: $14,410 - $22,335
Invoice: $13,617 - $21,107

The Chevrolet Cobalt is available as either a two-door coupe with four trims (LS, LT, Sport and SS Turbocharged) or a four-door sedan with three trims (LS, LT and Sport).

July 2008 Sales: 15,200
Change vs. July 2007: 6.7%
Fuel Range: 35 Hwy/24 City
MSRP: $14,395 - $16,925
Invoice: $13,569 - $15,727

The Focus has undergone a restyling just short of a complete redesign. It keeps its former platform and engine, but has a completely new look inside and out.

July 2008 Sales: 14,785
Change vs. July 2007: -15%
Fuel Range: 45 Hwy/48 City
MSRP: $21,500 - $23,770
Invoice: $20,210 - $21,816

The Toyota Prius sets the standard for environmentally friendly hybrid transportation. It delivers extremely good fuel efficiency in a front-wheel drive, five-door liftback.

July 2008 Sales: 12,266
Change vs. July 2007: 78.5%
Fuel Range: 34 Hwy/28 City
MSRP: $13,950 - $15,270
Invoice: $13,468 - $14,735

The Fit distinguishes itself from all other subcompacts with agile handling, zippy performance, and impressive practicality. A four-door hatchback, the Fit is amazingly comfortable, given its dimensions, even in the back seats.

July 2008 Sales: 11,782
Change vs. July 2007: -6%
Fuel Range: 32 Hwy/24 City
MSRP: $13,995 - $20,295
Invoice: $13,115 - $18,990

The Mazda3 is a premium compact car, exciting to drive and look at, and equipped with unexpected luxury features, all at a reasonable price. *Includes MazdaSpeed3

July 2008 Sales: 10,977
Change vs. July 2007: 7.1%
Fuel Range: 33 Hwy/25 City
MSRP: $16,140 - $20,570
Invoice: $15,275 - $19,181

The Nissan Sentra front-wheel drive 4-door sedan is a practical, roomy and economical car with several trims available to suit a person's needs.

July 2008 Sales: 10,454
Change vs. July 2007: 20.9%
Fuel Range: 33 Hwy/24 City
MSRP: $13,870 - $16,570
Invoice: $13,496 - $15,909

The Hyundai Elantra is an economic compact car with handsome styling and nice lines. It's renowned in two areas, interior space and standard safety equipment.

July 2008 Sales: 8,701
Change vs. July 2007: 5.6%
Fuel Range: 31 Hwy/26 City
MSRP: $12,880 - $15,890
Invoice: $12,434 - $15,327

The Versa took over the Sentra's spot last year as Nissan's entry-level car with the intention of attracting economy-minded buyers with its mileage, price and larger size than most other vehicles in its class.

July 2008 Sales: 8,620
Change vs. July 2007: -2.1%
Fuel Range: 36 Hwy/29 City
MSRP: $11,550 - $13,925
Invoice: $10,856 - $13,089

The Toyota Yaris manages to combine a well-tailored, roomy interior with agile performance and a fuel efficient engine in an entry-level car.

July 2008 Sales: 7,215
Change vs. July 2007: 7.9%
Fuel Range: 34 Hwy/24 City
MSRP: $12,170 - $13,920
Invoice: $11,501 - $13,154

The Chevrolet Aveo sedan combines a fuel efficient engine, seating for 5, ample cargo space and a host of standard and optional features for a very affordable price.

July 2008 Sales: 6,740
Change vs. July 2007: 81.1%
Fuel Range: 32 Hwy/27 City
MSRP: $10,775 - $14,970
Invoice: $10,540 - $14,547

The Hyundai Accent sedan brings some suave to the entry-level family segment and the hatchback offers hip accessories ranging from a strut-tower brace to faux carbon-fiber trim.

July 2008 Sales: 4,501
Change vs. July 2007: -1.1%
Fuel Range: 33 Hwy/26 City
MSRP: $16,855 - $16,855
Invoice: $16,012 - $16,012

The Pontiac Vibe is popular for its combination of sporty styling and five-door hatchback functionality.

July 2008 Sales: 4,475
Change vs. July 2007: 30.7%
Fuel Range: 37 Hwy/28 City
MSRP: $18,050 - $21,950
Invoice: $16,245 - $19,755

The MINI Cooper provides a satisfying combination of fun-to-drive performance, a distinctive bulldog appearance, and custom ordering of a variety of trim and color options at a very reasonable price.

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*List compiled from Motor Intelligence sales figures and using a 28 MPG average Hwy/City rating benchmark to select vehicles.