Ten Cars For College Students

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4. Kia Soul

MSRP: $16,015
EPA Mileage: 23/31 (CTY / HWY)

With an eye catching exterior, the Kia Soul has a solid build quality and smart interior. Under the hood is a 16-valve inline 4-cylinder than makes 130 horsepower. While it’s not the quickest car on the block, it’s no slouch either. The suspension is surprisingly responsive when cornering, doing a great job of reducing body roll and damping bumps. The Kia Soul was rated by the EPA as having 23 mpg city and 31 mpg highway, a little lower than other vehicles in the same class. Standard features of the Kia Soul include an MP3 compatible radio, satellite radio (subscription required), Bluetooth connectivity, USB and auxiliary audio jacks, six speakers and steering wheel mounted controls.