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10: Honda Fit
MSRP: $14,620Style: 4-door hatchbackMileage: 28 city/34 highway (5-speed manual), 28 city/34 highway (5-speed automatic)Engine: 4-cylinder, 1.5 liter, 109 horsepower Warranty: 3-year/36,000-mile basic, 5-year/60,000-mile powertrainStandard equipment: Dual front air bags and front-side air bags, side-curtain air bags, anti-lock braking system, child-proof rear door locks, side-impact door beams, three-point seat belts, tire pressure monitoring system, air conditioning, intermittent windshield wipers, rear window wiper and defroster, adjustable steering column, split second-row seat, AM/FM/CD audio system, tachometer.Safety data: "Good" in front impacts, "good" in side impacts (front and rear head curtain air bags and front seat-mounted torso air bags), "poor" in rear impacts.  See also:  The 10 Most Expensive Cars To OwnSlideshow information courtesy of bankrate.com

9: Hyundai Elantra GLS
MSRP: $14,245Style: 4-door sedanMileage: 24 city/33 highway (5-speed manual), 25 city/33 highway (4-speed automatic)Engine: 4-cylinder, 2.0 liter, 138 horsepower Warranty: 5-year/60,000-mile basic, 10-year/100,000-mile powertrainStandard equipment: Dual front air bags, front-seat mounted side-impact air bags, anti-lock brake system, power steering, power windows, power door locks, heated mirrors, keyless entry, tilt steering wheel, tire pressure monitoring system, tachometer, variable intermittent wipers, air conditioning.Safety data: "Good" in front impacts, "acceptable" in rear impacts, not tested for side-impact collisions.See also:  The 10 Most Expensive Cars To OwnSlideshow information courtesy of bankrate.com

8:  Suzuki Reno
MSRP: $14,224Style: 4-door hatchback Mileage: 20 city/28 highway (5-speed manual), 19 city/28 highway (4-speed automatic)Engine: 4-cylinder, 2.0 liter, 127 horsepower Warranty: 3-year/36,000-mile basic, 7-year/100,000-mile powertrainStandard equipment: Air conditioning, dual-stage driver and passenger front air bags, front seat-mounted side-impact air bags, three-point safety belts for five, tire pressure monitoring system, adjustable steering column, AM/FM/CD audio system with MP3 capabilities, split-folding rear seat, rear-door child-safety locks.Safety data: "Acceptable" in front impacts, "poor" in rear impacts, not tested for side impact collisions.See also:  The 10 Most Expensive Cars To OwnSlideshow information courtesy of bankrate.com

7: Nissan Versa S
MSRP: $13,540 Style: 4-door sedan and hatchbackMileage: 26 city/31 highway (6-speed manual), 24 city/32 highway (4-speed automatic)Engine: 4-cylinder, 1.8-liter, 122 horsepower Warranty: 3-year/36,000-mile basic, 5-year/60,000-mile powertrainStandard equipment: Dual front air bags and seat-mounted side-impact air bags, roof-mounted curtain side-impact air bags, three-point seat belts, front-seat head restraints, air conditioning, child-safety rear door locks, tire pressure monitoring system.Safety data: "Good" in front impacts, "good" in side impacts (front and rear head curtain air bags and front seat-mounted torso air bags), "good" in rear impacts.See also:  The 10 Most Expensive Cars To OwnSlideshow information courtesy of bankrate.com

6:  Kia Spectra LX
MSRP: $13,520Style: 4-door sedanMileage: 23 city/30 highway (5-speed manual), 24 city/32 highway (4-speed automatic)Engine: 4-cylinder, 2.0 liter, 138 horsepowerWarranty: 5-year/60,000-mile basic, 10-year/100,000-mile powertrainStandard equipment: Dual front advanced air bags and seat-mounted side air bags, side curtain air bags, three-point seat belts, variable intermittent front wipers, AM/FM radio with CD player, rear-window defroster, tilt steering, split-folding rear seat, tire pressure monitoring system, rear child-safety door locks.Safety data: "Acceptable" in front impacts, "marginal" in side impacts (with front and rear head curtain air bags and front seat-mounted torso air bags), "acceptable" in rear impacts.See also:  The 10 Most Expensive Cars To OwnSlideshow information courtesy of bankrate.com

5:  smart fortwo
MSRP: $12,235Style: 2-door pure hatchback coupeMileage: 33 city/41 highwayEngine: 3-cylinder, 1.0 liter, 71 horsepower Warranty: 2-year/24,000 miles Standard equipment: Driver and passenger air bags and head/neck side air bags, anti-lock braking system, central remote locking system, two-spoke leather steering wheel, front windshield wiper with speed-dependent interval wiping, intermittent rear windshield wiper, flat folding passenger seat with backrest adjustment, tire pressure control system.Safety data: "Good" in front impacts, "good" in side impacts (with front seat-mounted combination head and torso air bags), "acceptable" in rear impacts.See also:  The 10 Most Expensive Cars To OwnSlideshow information courtesy of bankrate.com

4: Toyota Yaris
MSRP: $12,210Style: 2-door hatchbackMileage: 29 city/35 highwayEngine: 4-cylinder, 1.5 liter, 106 horsepower Warranty: 3-year/36,000-mile basic, 5-year/60,000-mile powertrainStandard equipment: Dual-stage driver and front passenger air bags, three-point seatbelts, side-impact door beams, rear door child-safety locks, tachometer, tilt steering, air conditioning, split folding rear seat, rear window defroster, AM/FM stereo and CD player with MP3 playback capability, power steeringSafety data: "Good" in front impacts, "good" in side impacts with optional side air bags or "poor" for side impacts without optional side air bags, "marginal" in rear impactsSee also:  The 10 Most Expensive Cars To OwnSlideshow information courtesy of bankrate.com

3: Kia Rio
MSRP: $11,515Style: 4-door sedan Mileage: 27 city/32 highway (5-speed manual), 25 city/35 highway (4-speed automatic)Engine: 4-cylinder, 1.6 liter, 110 horsepowerWarranty: 5-year/60,000 basic, 10-year/100,000 powertrainStandard equipment: Dual front air bags and seat-mounted side air bags and side-curtain air bags, three-point seatbelts, rear child-safety door locks, side impact door beamsSafety data: "Acceptable" in front impacts, "poor" in side impacts (with front and rear head curtain air bags and front seat-mounted torso air bags), "poor" in rear impactsSee also: The 10 Most Expensive Cars To OwnSlideshow information courtesy of bankrate.com

2: Hyundai Accent GS
MSRP: $11,425Style: 3-door hatchbackMileage: 27 city/32 highway (5-speed manual) , 24 city/33 highway (4-speed automatic)Engine: 4 cylinder, 1.6 liter, 110 horsepowerWarranty: 5-year/60,000 basic, 10-year/100,000 mile powertrainStandard equipment: Dual front air bags, front-seat side-mounted air bags and roof-mounted curtain air bags, front-wheel drive, power steering, tire pressure monitoring, tachometer, variable intermittent wipers, rear door child-safety locks, tilt steering, split folding rear seatSafety data: "Acceptable" in front impacts, "poor" in side impacts (with front and rear head curtain air bags and front-seat mounted torso air bags), "poor" in rear impactsSee also:  The 10 Most Expensive Cars To OwnSlideshow information courtesy of bankrate.com

1: Chevrolet Aveo 5 SVM
MSRP: $10,895Style: 4-door hatchback or sedanMileage: 24 city/34 highway (5-speed manual), 23 city/32 highway (4-speed automatic)Engine: 4 cylinder, 1.6 liter, 103 horsepowerWarranty: 3-year/36,000-mile basic, 5-year/100,000-mile powertrainStandard equipment: Dual-stage driver and front passenger air bags, seat-mounted side-impact air bags, rear door child-safety locks, tilt steering, split-folding rear seat, rear defogger, tire pressure monitoring, AM/FM stereoSafety data: "Acceptable" in front impacts, "marginal" in side impacts, "poor" in rear impacts.See also:  The 10 Most Expensive Cars To OwnSlideshow information courtesy of bankrate.com


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