Great Cars If You’re On A Budget

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10. Mazda3

MSRP $19,715

The Madza3 is an economical, fuel efficient car that is fun to drive. With a standard 4 cylinder engine producing 155 horsepower, the Madza3 has a decent amount of pep when it’s needed. A six-speed manual is standard, and a six-speed automatic is optional. The Madza3 gets 26 mpg when city driving, and 35 mpg when on the highway. The suspension dampens bumps and potholes like a champ, and there is little to no body roll when cornering. The Madza3 has a number of optional add-ons for both the interior and exterior, and when fully loaded it jumps in price from the $19,715 MSRP to a whopping $28,385. All the add-ons are not required to get the most out of the Madza3, but they are there allowing you to customize your car to suit your tastes.