Base price: $13,200 - $17,500
Mileage: 28 City / 37 Hwy
Very much the Ford Focus's smaller, cheaper little brother, the Fiesta is a fun car to drive while still saving on gas. It gets serious style points, too.
Its only real weak points are its relatively tight back seat and small cargo compartment compared to some competitors and overly complicated stereo controls.
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