The best new cars you can buy this year for less than $15000

Compare the New Cars for Sale Below $15000

Harry Lloyd

Budget minded car buying

Most new car shoppers have one big thing on their mind; getting the car they want at price that will not break their budget. That’s why more and more drivers are turning to new cars for sale below $15000.

There is a pretty large selection of new car deals in this price range. You can even check out different types of vehicles like subcompacts, compacts, coupes, hatchbacks, and even some small SUVs.

Since there are so many more shoppers buying these vehicles, it has made a lot of stiff competition for all the car makers who have a vehicle in this price range. Some of these vehicles are also some of the most fuel efficient cars in the industry.

	2012 Model Name	Starting MSRP	Max City / Hwy MPG
	Nissan Versa	$10,990	30 / 38
	Hyundai Accent	$12,545	30 / 40
	Ford Fiesta	$13,200	29 / 40
	Kia Rio	$13,400	30 / 40
	Suzuki SX4	$13,849	25 / 33
	Chevy Sonic	$13,865	29 / 40
	Kia Soul	$13,900	29 / 36
	Toyota Yaris	$14,115	30 / 38
	Mazda 3	$15,200	28 / 40
	Hyundai Elantra	$15,345	29 / 40
	Honda Civic	$15,755	29 / 41

Choosing between these vehicles really depends on what your priorities are. If you want the most affordable vehicle possible, than it is obviously the 2012 Nissan Versa. Its starting price of $10,990 makes it the most affordable new car on the market for this year. With Honda 0% financing, Honda cars are also worth a look.

If you want nothing but the best gas mileage in this price range, it is hard to beat the 2012 Hyundai Accent and 2012 Kia Rio. These two are very mechanically similar, since they are practically cousins from the Hyundai Motor Group. They share the same 1.6L 4-cyl engine that gets 30 city / 40 hwy mpg.

If you want the most style, it’s hands down the 2012 Hyundai Elantra. This car not only looks like it belongs in a higher price range, it also drives like it should be too. This surprise success story has put itself in the front of the pack.

If you want the car that will give you the most exciting drive, check out the 2012 Chevy Sonic with its turbocharged 1.4L 4-cyl engine. The 2012 Mazda Mazda3 is also definitely worth a look, especially with its affordable base 2.0L 4-cyl engine. These are two of the most fun cars to drive in this price range.

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