4 - Mazda3
Base price: $15,200
Fuel economy: 25 City / 33 Hwy

The sporty and efficient Mazda3 has become a standard feature in this annual list. For the 2012 model year, an optional SKYACTIV engine provides fuel economy estimated at 40 mpg on the highway. (Fuel economy figures shown are for the standard engine.)


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