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Old 3/18/08, 01:18 PM
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Best vehicles for $25,000 or less

http://autos.yahoo.com/articles/auto...NWstb3ItbGVzcw--

Interesting to see the Corolla not on the list . . . . and poor showing by the Focus.

Here are the five least expensive vehicles Consumer Reports recommends:


1. Honda Fit (base) - $15,385
2. Mazda 3i Sport (sedan) - $17,205
3. Hyundai Elantra SE - $17,945
4. Volkswagen Jetta S - $19,865
5. Hyundai Sonata GLS (4-cyl.) - $20,095


Below is the full list of Consumer Reports' recommended vehicles priced under $25,000 when typically equipped.


CARSMSRP ($)
Ford Fusion SE (4-cyl.) - 21,330
Honda Accord LX-P - 22,795
Honda Civic EX - 20,145
Honda Civic Hybrid - 23,235
Honda Fit (base) - 15,385
Hyundai Elantra SE - 17,945
Hyundai Sonata GLS (4-cyl.) - 20,095
Hyundai Sonata SE (V6) - 23,545
Kia Optima EX (4-cyl.) - 22,335
Kia Optima EX (V6) - 23,340
Mazda3i Sport (sedan) - 17,205
Mazda6i Sport VE (4- cyl.) - 21,985
Mercury Milan (base, 4-cyl.) - 21,530
Nissan Altima 2.5 S - 22,385
Toyota Camry LE (4-cyl.) - 23,355
Toyota Prius - 23,710
Volkswagen Jetta S - 19,865

WAGONS & HATCHBACKSMSRP ($)
Mazda3s Grand Touring - 22,815
Mazda5 Touring - 21,245
Scion xB - 17,609

SPORTY CARS
All have manual transmissions.MSRP ($)
Honda Civic Si (coupe) - 21,745
Scion tC - 17,620
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport - 23,275

SMALL SUVSMRSP ($)
Honda CR-V EX - 24,785
Hyundai Tucson SE (V6) - 24,595
Subaru Forester 2.5 X - 24,140
Toyota RAV4 (base, 4-cyl.) - 23,855
For complete Ratings and recommendations on over 200 cars and trucks, electronic gear, appliances, and everything for your home, check out ConsumerReports.org and subscribe today for full access.

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Old 3/18/08, 08:04 PM
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the fit is cute, but i couldnt drive it after driving a stang....
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Only one domestic which is a poor showing considering GM's new line-up, but at least it's a Ford! (and Mazda)

Hyundai and Kia are movin up.
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This list is misleading casue the 1-5 is not the top rated its the cheapest recommended ones under 25k

None of them are ranked at all.
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