Base sticker price: $17,640
EPA combined city/hwy mpg: 22
The all-wheel-drive Impreza sedan is fun to drive, even if you don't opt for the more expensive WRX version. To make it even cooler, the Impreza earned an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety "Top Safety Pick" award. Kelley Blue Book also lauds the similarly-priced wagon variant for those who want more cargo space.
NEXT: Suzuki SX4