- In this report
- Overview
- Best cars under $20,000
- Overall fuel economy
- Most overlooked cars
- Most and least reliable
- Would you buy your car again?
- Best for comfort
- Most fun to drive
- Best off-road
- Safety
- Best performance
- Three-row vehicles
- Used-car reliability
- Top fuel-savers to watch for
- Also in This Issue
This article was featured in the April 2009 issue of Consumer Reports Magazine.
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Best cars under $20,000
All models are recommended and earned very good or better scores in our tests. Vehicles include automatic transmission and typical options unless noted.
| Make & model | MSRP |
|---|---|
| Honda Fit (base) | $16,220 |
| Hyundai Elantra SE | 18,695 |
| Mazda3 i Sport (sedan)* | 17,140 |
| Pontiac Vibe 2.4L | 18,750 |
| Scion tC (base, manual) | 17,670 |
| Scion xB | 18,362 |
| Scion xD | 16,770 |
| Ford Focus SES | 18,490 |
| Toyota Corolla LE | 18,365 |
* 2009 model; redesigned 2010 model on sale.
Posted: February 2009 — Consumer Reports Magazine issue: April 2009
