Most Affordable Cars
March 2007 Top Selling Trucks, SUVs and Minivans
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Chevrolet Aveo 5
MSRP: $9,995 - $11,980
The 2008 Chevy Aveo 5 is touted as the lowest-priced car in America. It gets good gas mileage, is rather roomy and has a 100k/5-year powertrain warranty. Plus, the Aveo scored five stars in frontal crash tests.Research the Chevrolet Aveo 5
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Hyundai Accent
MSRP: $10,415 - $14,015
Hyundai now builds solid driving cars that rival Japanese automakers Toyota and Honda, so their 2007 Hyundai Accent is an excellent value with six standard air bags, a 10-year/100,000-mile warranty and rather good fuel economy.Research the Hyundai Accent
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Kia Rio
MSRP: $10,770 - $13,495
The Kia Rio was recently ranked highest in initial quality for the subcompact segment by J.D. Power and Associates. The Kia Rio's 1.6-liter 110-hp engine gets excellent gas mileage, has lots of cargo space and six standard air bags. High tech touches add to the Kia Rio's design as there's lots of storage for PDAs and cell phones.Research the Kia Rio
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Toyota Yaris
MSRP: $11,150 - $13,525
The Yaris has replaced the ECHO as the most inexpensive vehicle in Toyota's lineup. This new subcompact comes in four-door sedan and three-door hatchback. Known as one of Europe's best-selling cars, the Yaris' 1.5-liter 106-hp engine gets excellent gas mileage, has an upscale interior design and has lots of standard features.Research the Toyota Yaris
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Nissan Versa
MSRP: $12,550 - $15,550
The Versa is a versatile subcompact. Its got some of the best legroom in its class, a high-quality interior and a zippy 1.8-liter 122-hp engine. The Versa is available in a five-door hatchback and four-door sedan. It also offers some unexpected technology including Nissan's Intelligent Key, Bluetooth, MP3 player input and XM satellite radio.Research the Nissan Versa
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Kia Spectra
MSRP: $12,895 - $15,995
Kia's second most affordable car is the Spectra, a compact sedan with several trim lines (LX, EX, SX and Spectra5). It won many awards in 2006, including a "Best Buy" from Consumers Digest and "Greenest Cars" by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy. With a 2.0-liter 138-hp engine, the Spectra has one of the fastest rides in its class.Research the Kia Spectra
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Chevrolet Cobalt
MSRP: $13,175 - $20,975
Chevrolet brings another inexpensive ride to the roads with its Chevy Cobalt and its LS, LT and Sport models. Available in both coupe and sedan styles, the Chevy Cobalt comes with a hefty 2.2-liter 148-hp engine. For 2008, the Chevy Cobalt comes with standard head curtain side impact air bags, OnStar and XM satellite radio.Research the Chevrolet Cobalt
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Hyundai Elantra
MSRP: $13,395 - $16,895
Hyundai claims its Elantra offers more interior space than Civic or Corolla and is deemed a mid-size car by the EPA. The 2.0-liter 138-hp Elantra does have an abundance of safety features including ABS, an upscale interior design and tons of standard features such as air conditioning, cruise control, power locks and auxiliary MP3 jack.Research the Hyundai Elantra
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Suzuki Reno
MSRP: $13,599 - $16,149
Created by Italy's Pininfarina Design Studio, the Reno shares its platform and mechanics with the Forenza. The five-door configuration gives it some rather impressive versatility. The 2-liter 127-hp engine gives the Reno just enough power to compete with other subcompacts in its category as well as having rather good fuel economy.Research the Suzuki Reno
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Ford Focus
MSRP: $13,715 - $17,550
The Ford Focus has been one of the best car values with its 2.0-liter 140-hp partial zero emissions (PZEV) engine. Long list of features and good reliability. Available in a two-door coupe and four-door sedan, the Focus comes in several trim models (S, SE and SES).Research the Ford Focus
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Kia Rio5
MSRP: $13,750
The five-door Rio5 has received the same awards as its twin, the Kia Rio. The Rio5, however, is now offered in a new SX four-door hatchback model and includes such features as 15-inch alloy wheels, rear spoiler and metallic interior trim. The Rio5 delivers rather good cargo space, claiming more storage room than the Chevy Aveo and Scion xA.Research the Kia Rio5
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Honda Fit
MSRP: $13,850 - $15,170
The Honda Fit was introduced in 2006 and definitely has lots of standard features for the price as well as Honda's legendary dependability. Available in two trim levels (Fit and Fit Sport), this subcompact has a 1.5-liter 109-hp engine with excellent fuel economy and low emissions.Research the Honda Fit
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Mazda3
MSRP: $13,895 - $19,895
The Mazda3 is one of the best-looking compact cars for the price with a racy design that beats most of its competition. Offered in a four-door sedan and a five-door hatchback, the Mazda3 has a rather athletic 2.3-liter 156-hp engine. Gas mileage on the Mazda3 is good, but not as high as other cars in the group.Research the Mazda3
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Dodge Caliber
MSRP: $13,925 - $20,495
The Caliber is one of the most inexpensive CUVs on the market. The interior design is clever with innovations such as a center armrest that holds your cell phone and a beverage storage unit in the glove compartment. Starting with a 1.8-liter 148-hp engine, the Caliber also has five star safety ratings, the versatility of a CUV and good gas mileage.Research the Dodge Caliber
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Mitsubishi Lancer
MSRP: $13,990 - $17,490
The new Lancer is based on the same platform as its award-winning Outlander SUV. It has an excellent safety package, including seven standard air bags. Its 2.0-liter 152-hp engine delivers good driving action and the vehicle is also certified as an environmentally-friendly PZEV vehicle. It is available in three trim levels (DE, ES and GTS).Research the Mitsubishi Lancer
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Ford Ranger
MSRP: $13,995 - $23,740
The least expensive new truck on the market is the Ford Ranger. Ford also claims its Ranger is the country’s most fuel efficient pickup truck with its 2.3-liter Inline 4 engine. Available in four models (XL, XLT, Sport and FX4 Off-Road), the Ranger has a 6,000-lb. towing capacity and has a 7-foot box option on the XL and XLT models.Research the Ford Ranger
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Suzuki Forenza
MSRP: $13,999 - $15,849
Created by Italy's Pininfarina Design Studio, the Suzuki Forenza has a sporty appearance outside with generous room inside for its four-door sedan and a versatile wagon models. The 2-liter 127-hp engine certainly has enough power for an entry-level vehicle and delivers rather good fuel economy.Research the Suzuki Forenza
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