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Cheap Cars: New Cars for the Price of Used
For some, cars are just another form of transportation.
Whether it's because of frugality, practicality, or simply limited means, there are those of us who would prefer our autos without all the expensive bells and whistles.
We call them cheap cars, but they're more than that.
These are the cars we thought we would never see again: Reliable, affordable autos perfect for a first car or as an alternative to used.
Status symbols they're not, but with the money you save on one of these you can remodel your kitchen.
And you won't cringe when your teenage son asks to borrow the car, either.
2003 Hyundai Accent
Standard side airbags and a 10-year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty give Accent owners a lot of peace-of-mind for not a lot of money.
Overall these two cars are very comparable, but the current incentives being offered (check with your dealer for details and availability) make this the cheapest new car in America.
| Invoice |
MSRP |
MPG (city/hwy) |
Horsepower |
Seating |
| $9,567 |
$9,999 |
29/33 |
104 |
5 |
2003 Kia Rio
Also offering seating for 5 and 29 miles-per-gallon, the Rio stacks up well against the Hyundai.
What most people don't know is that Kia also offers a 10-year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty.
Though it looks cheaper at first glance, dealer pricing differences and rebates on the Accent make this showdown anyone's game.
| Invoice |
MSRP |
MPG (city/hwy) |
Horsepower |
Seating |
| $8,860 |
$9,250 |
29/33 |
104 |
5 |
Other Cheap Car Choices...
Of course, these aren't the only two options when it comes to cheap cars.
If you're looking for a new car under $12,500, there are several choices.
| 2008 Chevrolet Aveo LS |
$11,501 |
$12,170 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Aveo LS Sedan |
$11,349 |
$12,010 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Aveo5 SVM |
$9,672 |
$10,235 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Aveo5 LS |
$11,359 |
$12,020 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Aveo5 Aveo5 Special Value Hatchback |
$9,445 |
$9,995 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Aveo5 Aveo5 LS Hatchback |
$11,208 |
$11,860 |
| 2007 Saturn ION Sedan 2 Manual |
$11,500 |
$12,300 |
| 2008 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Manual |
$10,668 |
$11,350 |
| 2008 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Automatic |
$11,514 |
$12,250 |
| 2007 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Automatic |
$11,326 |
$12,050 |
| 2007 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Manual |
$10,480 |
$11,150 |
| 2008 Toyota Yaris Sedan Manual |
$11,443 |
$12,175 |
| 2007 Toyota Yaris Sedan Manual |
$11,303 |
$12,025 |
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