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10 Best Cars for College Students
August 22, 2013
The summer is almost over and college kids are heading back to school this week. That's why
Kelly Blue Book released a list of what they consider the top 10 cars for going back to school. Each of these vehicles comes in at less than $20,000 and earned high marks in safety and fuel efficiency.
Make sure to use the free to get the best deals on these vehicles. Also be sure to check out the TrueCar Pre-Negotiated Prices to quickly compare real prices in your local region.
| Rank | Vehicle | MSRP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014 Nissan Versa Note | $14,780 |
| 2 | 2014 Ford Focus | $17,105 |
| 3 | 2014 Chevrolet Sonic | $15,595 |
| 4 | 2013 Mazda Mazda3 | $20,795 |
| 5 | 2013 Honda Civic | $18,955 |
| 6 | 2013 Kia Sportage | $19,800 |
| 7 | 2013 Volkswagen Golf | $18,890 |
| 8 | 2013 Toyota Prius c | $19,875 |
| 9 | 2013 Subaru Impreza | $18,665 |
| 10 | 2014 Fiat 500L | $19,900 |
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