14 Coolest Cars You Can Buy For Under $15K

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7. Volkswagen Jetta

Starting price: Approximately $15,000

The Volkswagen Jetta is one of the coolest cars you can buy for under $15K if you don’t have to buy the newest model with the maximum number of options included. The modern-day Jetta is extremely sporty, and the auto can now comfortably seat three adults in the back seat. The standard engine on the Jetta is the 1.4 liter turbo four that is rated at 150 horsepower. VW also sells the car with the option to upgrade the engine to a 1.8 liter turbo four or to get a hybrid. The car is sold with the choice between a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission, and the car’s fuel economy is rated at 26 MPG (city) and 36 MPG (highway). The Jetta can go from zero to 60 MPH in 7.2 seconds, and it has a top overall speed of 126 MPH.