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This Year's Best Bargain Vehicle
July 24, 2014
Cars.com recently released a list of what they consider the most affordable cars for 2014. They took the price of the vehicle, factored in the cost of popular features -- automatic transmission, power windows and locks, USB, Bluetooth and tilt steering wheel -- and then also added in five years of gas costs. Each vehicle on the list has an overall cost of less than $28,000.
Topping the list as the most affordable vehicle available today is the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage DE, with a final cost of $22,115 after everything is factored in. Following in second place is the 2014 Scion iQ at $23,920, and third 2014 Chevrolet Spark 1LT at $24,070.
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| Vehicle | MSRP Price | Est. 5 Year Gas Cost | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage DE | $15,115 | $7,000 | $22,115 |
| 2014 Scion iQ | $16,420 | $7,500 | $23,920 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Spark 1LT | $15,820 | $8,250 | $24,070 |
| 2014 Nissan Versa SV | $16,340 | $8,000 | $24,340 |
| 2015 Honda Fit LX | $17,115 | $7,750 | $24,865 |
| 2014 Nissan Versa Note SV | $17,340 | $8,000 | $25,340 |
| 2014 Toyota Prius c One | $19,890 | $5,500 | $25,390 |
| 2014 Toyota Yaris LE | $16,825 | $8,750 | $25,575 |
| 2014 Mazda2 Sport | $16,630 | $9,250 | $25,880 |
| 2014 Ford Fiesta SE | $17,500 | $9,000 | $26,500 |
| 2014 Kia Rio EX | $17,600 | $9,000 | $26,600 |
| 2014 Hyundai Accent GLS | $17,855 | $9,000 | $26,855 |
| 2014 Scion xD | $17,475 | $9,500 | $26,975 |
| 2014 Toyota Corolla L | $18,210 | $9,000 | $27,210 |
| 2014 Kia Forte LX | $18,290 | $9,500 | $27,790 |
| 2014 Nissan Sentra SV | $19,350 | $8,500 | $27,850 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Sonic LT | $17,890 | $10,000 | $27,890 |
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