Best New Cars on a Tight Budget
July 24, 2014
If you're close to retiring, that means you'll be on a pretty strict budget to help ensure your retirement dollars go the full distance. So finding yourself in need of a new car may seem like a very daunting task -- can you really afford an expense like that right now?
BankRate.com understand this, and to help they've recently released a list of what they consider the top seven cars for retirees on a budget. All the cars on the list are below the $36,500 mark, and include vehicles that received top marks for safety and ride quality. Vehicles on the list include the 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid SE, 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, and 2014 Chevrolet Impala 2LT.
And to really stay within your budget, make sure to use both TrueCar No Haggle, CarsDirect and NADAGuides for even greater savings on these vehicles.
| Vehicle | Price | City MPG | Highway MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Mazda3 iTouring Sedan | $20,645 | 29 | 41 |
| 2015 Kia Optima LX | $23,250 | 23 | 34 |
| 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid SE | $27,280 | 44 | 41 |
| 2014 Hyundai Azera | $31,000 | 19 | 29 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Impala 2LT | $31,025 | 19 | 29 |
| 2014 Toyota Sienna XLE | $33,645 | 18 | 25 |
| 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited | $36,495 | 17 | 25 |
My Recommendation for Car Shoppers
TrueCar No-Haggle, CarsDirect, and NADAGuides are the quickest way to see the lowest car prices in your area. These sites show you no-haggle prices from dealers closest to you - and the deals are usually really good. This should be the first step you take when negotiating your car price. Follow this up with my checklist to make sure you squeeze out every last bit of savings.- Gregg Fidan
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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
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