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Cheapest and Highest MPG Cars Available Right Now

June 30, 2011

Gas prices are still high and the economy looks like its slowing down.

Some people just want a dependable car that will get them from point A to B with minimal cost.

Here is a list of the five most cost-effective (below $14,000) and most fuel-efficient cars on the market right now.

	1. 2012 Hyundai Accent Redesigned for 2012, this subcompact delivers the best price-vs-mpg ratio in the subcompact segment. Base MSRP Price: $12,445 Engine: 1.6-liter direct-injection inline 4-cylinder, 138 horsepower Transmissions: 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic with overdrive Fuel Economy: 30 mpg city/40 mpg highway
	2. 2011 Ford Fiesta Safe, reliable, packed with great options, the Fiesta proves America is back in the game in the subcompact market. Base MSRP Price: $13,200 Engine: 1.6-liter Duratec inline 4-cylinder, 120 horsepower Transmissions: 5-speed manual, 6-speed automatic Fuel Economy: 28 mpg city/37 mpg highway (SFE 29 mpg city/40 mpg highway)
	3. 2011 Toyota Yaris A great value, thanks to the reliability and polish that Toyota is famous for. Base MSRP Price: $13,155 Engine: 1.5-liter inline 4-cylinder, 106 horsepower Transmissions: 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic Fuel Economy: 29 mpg city/36 mpg highway
	4. 2011 Nissan Versa A sub-$10,000 base price makes this the cheapest of any standard production car offered in the United States. Base MSRP Price: $9,990 Engines: 1.6-liter inline 4-cylinder, 107 horsepower/1.8-liter inline 4-cylinder, 122 horsepower Transmissions: 6-speed manual, 4-speed automatic, CVT Fuel Economy: 26 mpg city/34 mpg highway (1.6), 26 mpg city/31 mpg highway (1.8)
	5. 2011 Chevrolet Aveo Its last year in production, the Aveo is still a good value. Base MSRP Price: $11,965 Engine: 1.6-liter inline 4-cylinder, 108 horsepower Transmissions: 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic with overdrive Fuel Economy: 27 mpg city/35 mpg highway

3 Steps Every Car Buyer Needs to Take to Save Maximum Money

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Step 3 Complete my Checklist

Follow this up with my checklist to make sure you squeeze out every last bit of savings.
- Gregg Fidan

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About The Author

Gregg Fidan is the founder of RealCarTips. After being ripped off on his first car purchase, he devoted several years to figuring out the best ways to avoid scams and negotiate the best car deals. He has written hundreds of articles on the subject of car buying and taught thousands of car shoppers how to get the best deals.

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