HYUNDAI ELANTRA

HYUNDAI ELANTRA

MSRP: $18,075
EPA Mileage: 24/35 (CTY / HWY)

The Hyundai Elantra is a sleek vehicle with plenty of great features, although a bit pricey at $18,075. Powered by a 145 horsepower 1.8 liter four-cylinder engine, the Hyundai Elantra has moderate pep in its step when cruising down the road. With an EPA estimated 24 mpg city and 35 mpg highway, the Hyundai Elantra ranks a little lower on the fuel economy scale compared to other vehicles in its class. The radio is MP3 compatible, with iPod/USB input jacks and 6 speakers. The suspension is well built, offering a nice smooth ride with little to no body float. The Hyundai Elantra has a spacious interior with moderate cargo space, perfect for any road trips.

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TOYOTA COROLLA

TOYOTA COROLLA

MSRP: $17,785
EPA mileage: 29/37 (CTY / HWY)

The Toyota Corolla has a long standing reputation for reliability, one that it has certainly earned. With an impressive EPA fuel mileage rating of 29 mpg city and 37 mpg highway, the Toyota Corolla makes use of every drop of gas you give it. The engine is a 4-cylinder that produces 132 horsepower, and is very responsive when needed. Tight suspension gives a smooth ride, and the steering doesn’t feel sluggish like many cars in its class. Standard features include a 6.1 inch touchscreen multimedia infotainment center, MP3/WMA capability, 6 speakers, auxiliary audio jack, USB 2.0 port with iPod connectivity and control, hands-free phone capability, phonebook access and music streaming via Bluetooth technology, and advanced voice recognition.

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KIA SOUL

KIA SOUL

MSRP: $16,015
EPA Mileage: 23/31 (CTY / HWY)

With an eye catching exterior, the Kia Soul has a solid build quality and smart interior. Under the hood is a 16-valve inline 4-cylinder than makes 130 horsepower. While it’s not the quickest car on the block, it’s no slouch either. The suspension is surprisingly responsive when cornering, doing a great job of reducing body roll and damping bumps. The Kia Soul was rated by the EPA as having 23 mpg city and 31 mpg highway, a little lower than other vehicles in the same class. Standard features of the Kia Soul include an MP3 compatible radio, satellite radio (subscription required), Bluetooth connectivity, USB and auxiliary audio jacks, six speakers and steering wheel mounted controls.

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TOYOTA YARIS

TOYOTA YARIS

MSRP: $15,680
EPA Mileage: 30/36 (CTY / HWY)

When first introduced in 2012, Toyota advertised the Toyota Yaris with the tagline “It’s a car!” No truer statement can be made, the Toyota Yaris certainly is a car. Designed with economy in mind, the Toyota Yaris comes in at a base price of $15,680. Coming standard with the Toyota Yaris is a 6.1 inch touch screen for Toyota’s app-based infotainment system, six speakers, HD radio, a USB port with iPod control, and Bluetooth phone, voice recognition and music streaming capability. The Toyota Yaris’s little four-cylinder engine produces 106 horsepower, which isn’t much in the way of power, but allows the Yaris to pull off an EPA estimated 30 mpg city / 36 mpg highway.

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KIA RIO

KIA RIO

MSRP: $14,990
EPA Mileage: 27/38 (CTY / HWY)

The Kia Rio is a stylish, well-equipped, and fuel efficient sedan. With a 138 horsepower 1.6 liter four-cylinder engine under the hood, the Kia Rio isn’t going anywhere fast, but that’s not the vehicles purpose. The Kia Rio comes standard with air conditioning, a six-way manual driver’s seat, satellite radio (subscription required), USB and auxiliary audio jacks. Additionally it offers steering wheel mounted controls, and keyless entry. Steering and handling are average for the Kia Rio, at times feeling a little floaty when at higher speeds. The Kia Rio gets great fuel mileage with 27 city and 38 highway, and the efficiency-minded Active Eco System helps to use as little fuel as possible.

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