Most Affordable Coupes

MSRP: $20,699 - $28,089
Fuel Economy: 28 mpg Hwy/20 mpg City

The Eclipse is a sporty two door, four-seat coupe with good looks and a roomy interior. The Eclipse has three trims: GS, GS-Sport, and GT. For 2010, Mitsubishi has enhanced the GS model with styling cues from the GT trim. Also, Bluetooth, rear view camera, and auxiliary input jack are available.

MSRP: $15,455 - $25,340
Fuel Economy: 34 mpg Hwy/26 mpg City

The Civic is one of the most reliable and popular economy compact cars in its class. Available in sedan or coupe bodies, all but the GX and Si trims are powered by a 140 horsepower, 1.8-liter inline four-cylinder with a standard five-speed manual transmission and optional five-speed automatic.

MSRP: $14,990 - $24,535
Fuel Economy: 35 mpg Hwy/25 mpg City

The Cobalt is available as either a two-door coupe or a four-door sedan, each available in four trims: Base, LS, LT and SS Turbocharged. The Base, LS and LT trims come standard with a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine mated to either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission.

MSRP: $15,995 - $18,485
Fuel Economy: 35 mpg Hwy/24 mpg City

Small, economical, and fun, the 2009 Ford Focus is a smart choice for those looking for a compact car. Available as a coupe or sedan the Focus includes only minor changes for 2009. The engine is a 140-hp 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder available with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission.

MSRP: $17,000
Fuel Economy: 27 mpg Hwy/20 mpg City

The Scion tC is a well-equipped yet affordable coupe that benefits from Toyota's attention to quality, durability and reliability. It's powered by a 161-hp 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, paired with either a five-speed manual or an optional four-speed automatic transmission.

MSRP: $17,270 - $22,770
Fuel Economy: 28 mpg Hwy/20 mpg City

The Tiburon is an affordable sports car that provides modest engine power and a satisfying exhaust note. It's available in four trims: the GS, GT, GT Limited, and SE. The base GS model has a 138 hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a five-speed manual or optional four-speed automatic transmission.

MSRP: $20,995 - $35,995
Fuel Economy: 26 mpg Hwy/17 mpg City

The Mustang has been redesigned for 2010. Fresh new sheet metal wraps around an updated interior, giving the icon a more modern look and feel. It's available either as a coupe or convertible. Each is available with a V6 or a V8. The 210-hp 4.0L V6 carries over unchanged.

MSRP: $19,900 - $29,600
Fuel Economy: 32 mpg Hwy/23 mpg City

The front-wheel drive, five-passenger Altima combines performance and an attractive exterior as either a two-door coupe or a four-door sedan. It's powered by either a 175-hp 2.5-liter V6 or a 270-hp 3.5-liter V6 and the transmission choices include a six-speed manual or continuously variable transmission (CVT).

MSRP: $22,735 - $41,230
Fuel Economy: 25 mpg Hwy/17 mpg City

The Dodge Challenger is a modern interpretation of the classic American muscle car. Unlike the unrefined pony cars of yesteryear, the Challenger features the fuel efficiency, safety, handling, technology and build quality expected in a contemporary coupe.

MSRP: $21,275 - $21,275
Fuel Economy: 30 mpg Hwy/22 mpg City

The stylish G6 family is comprised of a mid-size sedan, a coupe and a convertible. The G6 received a refreshed exterior/interior design for mid-year 2009 that carries-over for 2010. With a choice between 3 body styles, four-cylinder or V6 engines, manual or automatic transmissions, the G6 offers something for everyone.

MSRP: $22,245 - $33,430
Fuel Economy: N/A

With design cues evocative of the legendary 1969 model, the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro combines the spirit of the classic American muscle car with the fuel efficiency, safety, handling, technology and build quality expected in a modern performance coupe.

MSRP: $21,055 - $29,305
Fuel Economy: 31 mpg Hwy/22 mpg City

The Accord is Honda's largest car, offering generous interior space for up to 5 people wrapped in stylish exterior sheet metal. It comes either as a two-door coupe or four-door sedan with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder or 3.5-liter V6 engine.