Affordable Cars- 

Is it possible to get all the bells and whistles when it comes to your new car without straining your family finances ?  Do you want style and class combined with efficiency and affordability?  Most people think that to get luxury you need to sacrifice affordability, but this is no longer the case.  There are at least ten cars that most people don’t think they can afford, but their prices will fit into most budgets. Here are my favorite top ten nice but affordable cars.

Affordable Car #10-  Kia Sportage

The Kia Sportage is a compact SUV by the Kia auto group.  This SUV has a standard I4 engine that gets exceptional fuel economy.  This SUV is surprisingly well equipped with Bluetooth, navigation and an integrated rear view camera with a price of about $25,000.

Affordable Car #9-  The New Dodge Dart

The Dodge Dart is back and better than ever.  The features found on the redesigned classic are exceptional, from the turbocharged I4 engine that can reach up to 41 mpg, to the standard iPod and USB connectivity.  The Dart even adds something new that most car companies do not offer: Smartbeam intelligent headlamps that reduce the lights when other cars are coming, and turn them back up when the other vehicles pass.  With a starting price of just over $15,000 for the base model and still under $23,000 for the top-of-the-line model, this is one car that most people don’t think they can afford, but they can.

Affordable Car # 8 –  Nissan Altima

The Altima has been known as a more
luxury vehicle rather than an affordable sedan but with the starting price of only $21,000, this is an affordable sedan that most people don’t realize is in their price range.  The base model Altima comes well equipped with Bluetooth, push button ignition and even Active Drive Assist with text messages that appear on the instrument cluster.  The Altima also gets almost 40 mpg.

Affordable Car #7 –  VW Passat 

The Passat is Volkswagen’s midsize sedan that has a starting price of just over $20,000.  This sedan comes standard with appearance features like chrome grille inserts and a sleek, stylish body.  Other features include Bluetooth with audio streaming and an auxiliary jack so you can play any of your devices through the audio system.

Affordable Car #6 –  Ford Fusion

Even the base model Fusion makes the driver feel like they are driving a luxury sedan.  This compact 4 door has a starting price of $21,000 and comes with a variety of standard features.  The all-new Fusion’s standard features include automatic headlights, Sync with MyFord, and the full Sync by Microsoft, so the driver can control the audio without taking their hands off the wheel.

Affordable Car #5 –  Subaru Impreza

The Subaru Impreza is one of few All Wheel Drive sedans offered with a price tag of under $20,000 and comes with rave reviews from drivers.  This is one vehicle that gets exceptional fuel economy along with comfort and convenience features, like integrated iPod connectivity and an auxiliary jack so you can take all your playlists with you.

Affordable Car #4 –  Honda Accord

The Accord is a sedan that has always been more luxurious than others in its class.  Today the Accord is an affordable sedan with features that are not typically found in sedans that fit into the average budget.  With features like smart entry, where you just have your keys in your pocket to unlock your car, and the push button start, it offers the features drivers want at a price they need.  The base model Accord starts out at only $21,000.

Affordable Car #3 –  Buick Verano

Buick is one of the best luxury vehicle companies on the market, but they do not think that consumers should sacrifice affordability for luxury.  The Verano offers remote start, Bluetooth connectivity and a USB port, even in the base model.  This model has a starting price tag of just $22,000, making it one of the most affordable luxury class sedans on the market.

Affordable Car #2 – Hyundai Elantra

The Hyundai Elantra is priced affordably with a starting price tag of just over $16,000.  This compact sedan has earned Kelly Blue Book’s #4 rating for fuel economy and #5 for horsepower. This powerful sedan has the same options available as the slightly larger Sonata; the Elantra offers features that are typically only found in much more expensive models.  The rear heated seats and available navigation system provide drivers with the features of a luxury sedan with the price tag of a Hyundai.

Affordable Car #1–  Mazda3 Grand Touring 4 Door

Mazda has a reputation for creating high quality vehicles that most people don’t think they can afford.  Today, the all new Mazda3 starts out with a base price of just $16,700, but as the options increase, so does the price.  The fully loaded Mazda3 Grand Touring is priced at just over $24,000 and comes standard with features that are typically only found in luxury sedans.  Features like heated seats, blind spot monitor and power moonroof are all standard features on this level Mazda3.

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