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Choosing an affordable car is an important decision for a financially conscious college student. Before the purchase, students can estimate costs for maintaining cars by projecting the expenses. This list of 10 affordable vehicles for students can help them make the right choice.
Nissan Versa
MSRP: $10,710
EPA Mileage: 29 MPG
Nissan Versa is a smart choice for the financially conscious student. In spite of its small cost, it offers Vehicle Dynamic Control with Traction Control System, AM/FM/CD audio system, rear intermittent windshield wiper with washer, and auxiliary audio input jack. This car is equipped with 3 type of transmission – manual, automatic, and continuously variable transmission.
Hyundai Accent
MSRP: $10,690
EPA Mileage: 31 MPG
The Hyundai Accent stands on the second position in our list. It is a perfect choice for a cost-conscious student. This car can definitely boast its sleek styling, affordability, a 10-year/100,000-mile drivetrain warranty, and a 5-year/ 60,000 – mile basic warranty. It is famous for its best-in-class standard fuel economy and power. The Hyundai Accent`s highway fuel economy of 40 mpg is an 18 percent improvement over its predecessor`s 34 mpg highway manual transmission fuel economy rating.
Chevrolet Aveo
MSRP: $12,685
EPA Mileage: 30 MPG
Chevrolet Aveo is equipped with a 5-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain coverage warranty and a 3-year/ 36,000 – mile limited coverage warranty. It is considered to be one of the most economical cars for students.
Smart ForTwo
MSRP: $12, 635
EPA Mileage: 36 MPG
The price tag makes this car perfect for a college student. It has a 2-year/24,000-mile limited warranty. The Smart ForTwo is a rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-seater hatchback city car.
Toyota Yaris
MSRP: $13,335
EPA Mileage: 32 MPG
This car is affordable for a modern student. Toyota Yaris boasts of its beautiful styling, reliability, and affordability. It has a 3-year/36,000 basic warranty and a 5-year/60-mile powertrain coverage warranty. Petrol engines are equipped with a system of variable timing. Beside the basic 1.0-liter 65 hp plant, the Yaris is also powered by the new 1.3-liter 87 hp petrol engine and directly injected 1.4-liter 75 hp D-4D diesel.
Kia Rio
MSRP: $12,390
EPA Mileage: 31 MPG
This car comes with a 5-year/60,000 mile limited basic warranty and a 10-year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty. It has attractive styling with well designed and maintained interiors. The body styling of Kia Rio includes five door and four door hatchback and sedan styles. It is outfitted with diesel as well as gasoline engines.
Suzuki SX4
MSRP: $14,094
EPA Mileage: 26 MPG
Technical characteristics of Suzuki SX4 provide confident traction and safety. With its modeling and choice of trim packages, it is a perfect car for college students. It has a 7-year/100,000 mile limited powertrain warranty and a 3-year/36,000 mile new vehicle limited warranty.
Kia Soul
MSRP: $13,995
EPA Mileage: 28 MPG
Kia Soul is an affordable car which offers a menu of customization options. It has a 10-year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty and a 5-year/60,000 mile limited basic warranty. This model is available within inline four holder cylinder gas engines. Base model has 1.6 liter producing 91 kW with manual transmission.
Kia Forte
MSRP: $14, 390
EPA Mileage: 29 MPG
Kia Forte is among the most fuel-efficient vehicles for students. It has a 10-year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty and a 5-year/60,000 mile limited basic warranty. This car is offered with a 1.8 L DOHC engine that produces 148 HP with total torsion of about 131 pound-feet. Kia Forte includes LED headlights, and tail lights as standard features.
Hyundai Elantra
MSRP: $14,865
EPA Mileage: 28 MPG
Hyundai Elantra is one of the most attractive cars for students. It offers a 10-year/100,000- mile drivetrain warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty.
