Browse $10,000 - $20,000 - Best Cars & Trucks - U.S. News Rankings and Reviews

MSRP: $10,235 - $13,920
Invoice: $9,672 - $13,154
MPG: 24 City / 34 Hwy

2008 Chevrolet Aveo

The Aveo doesn't compete effectively with the top small cars on driving performance, safety features or fuel economy. What it does offer is an economical sticker price, and efficient point-A-to-B transportation.

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Overall:	6.3
Performance:	6.0
Exterior:	7.7
Interior:	7.4
Safety:	6.7
Reliability:	4.0

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MSRP: $9,995 - $13,510
Invoice: $9,445 - $12,767
MPG: 27 City / 37 Hwy

2007 Chevrolet Aveo

The Aveo delivers economy on sticker price and gas mileage, but little else. The Aveo doesn't compete effectively with the top subcompacts on driving performance, safety features or fuel economy. If you're in the market ...

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Overall:	6.5
Performance:	6.1
Exterior:	7.7
Interior:	7.3
Safety:	6.7
Reliability:	4.0

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MSRP: $11,460 - $14,860
Invoice: $10,830 - $14,043
MPG: - TBD - City / - TBD - Hwy

2009 Chevrolet Aveo5

Not Yet Ranked

What: A redesigned five-door hatchback to complement Chevy's Aveo sedan. When: Scheduled for release in Summer 2008 Price Range: Starts at $10,895

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Performance:	NA
Exterior:	NA
Interior:	NA
Safety:	NA
Reliability:	NA

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MSRP: $14,410 - $19,695
Invoice: $13,617 - $18,612
MPG: 24 City / 33 Hwy

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt

#20 in Affordable Small Cars

The Cobalt delivers a smooth ride and attempts to provide upscale features in its cabin, but its overall appeal falls short of the top-ranked cars in its class.

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Overall:	7.4
Performance:	7.6
Exterior:	7.5
Interior:	6.4
Safety:	9.5
Reliability:	6.0

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MSRP: $13,175 - $20,975
Invoice: $12,450 - $19,821
MPG: 25 City / 34 Hwy

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt

The Cobalt delivers a smooth ride and genuine attempts at upscale features, although it falls a little short of matching top Japanese competitors. If you're in the market for an affordable small car, you should ...

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Overall:	7.7
Performance:	7.7
Exterior:	7.5
Interior:	6.6
Safety:	8.9
Reliability:	6.0

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MSRP: $15,085 - $25,150
Invoice: $14,255 - $23,515
MPG: 18 City / 24 Hwy

2008 Chevrolet Colorado

#7 in Compact Pickup Trucks

The 2008 Chevrolet Colorado has a good-looking exterior and reassuring crash test scores, but its performance is less-than-competitive, plus it lacks overwhelming interior comfort or overall refinement.

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Overall:	6.1
Performance:	7.0
Exterior:	7.8
Interior:	6.1
Safety:	8.1
Reliability:	4.0

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MSRP: $14,085 - $23,810
Invoice: $13,310 - $22,262
MPG: 20 City / 26 Hwy

2007 Chevrolet Colorado

The Colorado delivers a good-looking exterior and reassuring crash test scores, but can't match the performance, interior comfort, or overall refinement of others in its class. If you're in the market for a compact pickup, ...

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Overall:	6.3
Performance:	7.0
Exterior:	7.9
Interior:	6.1
Safety:	8.1
Reliability:	4.0

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MSRP: $16,730 - $18,050
Invoice: $15,810 - $17,057
MPG: 21 City / 30 Hwy

2008 Chevrolet HHR

#3 in Affordable Compact Wagons

The HHR offers a smooth ride, distinctive retro look and practical cargo and passenger capacities, but it trails its competitors in acceleration and sporty handling.

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Overall:	7.5
Performance:	6.5
Exterior:	7.2
Interior:	7.4
Safety:	9.8
Reliability:	6.0

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MSRP: $16,005 - $18,005
Invoice: $15,125 - $17,015
MPG: 22 City / 30 Hwy

2007 Chevrolet HHR

The HHR offers a smooth ride, distinctive retro look and practical cargo and passenger capacities, but can't match the acceleration and sportier handling of others in its class.

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Overall:	7.3
Performance:	6.4
Exterior:	7.6
Interior:	7.9
Safety:	NA
Reliability:	6.0

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MSRP: $19,900 - $27,095
Invoice: $18,806 - $25,605
MPG: 22 City / 30 Hwy

2008 Chevrolet Malibu

#1 in Affordable Midsize Cars

Auto writers are pleased with the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu's driving dynamics, good looks and comfortable ride. Many say the car stacks up well against perennial class-leaders like the Honda Accord.

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Overall:	9.2
Performance:	7.6
Exterior:	8.7
Interior:	7.8
Safety:	NA
Reliability:	10.0

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MSRP: $17,215 - $23,675
Invoice: $16,268 - $22,373
MPG: 24 City / 34 Hwy

2007 Chevrolet Malibu

The Malibu delivers a smooth ride and a spacious interior, but doesn't distinguish itself in a competitive class. If you're in the market for an affordable midsize car, you should also consider the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry.

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Overall:	7.8
Performance:	6.4
Exterior:	6.1
Interior:	6.9
Safety:	9.6
Reliability:	7.0

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MSRP: $17,590 - $38,950
Invoice: $16,623 - $35,639
MPG: 15 City / 20 Hwy

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

#1 in Full Size Pickup Trucks

The Silverado 1500 delivers one of the best combinations of no-nonsense performance, responsive handling and rugged exterior styling in its class. Its wide range of trims, cab and bed lengths make it highly customizable.

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Overall:	9.2
Performance:	8.4
Exterior:	7.9
Interior:	8.1
Safety:	9.6
Reliability:	9.0

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MSRP: $17,860 - $38,090
Invoice: $16,878 - $34,852
MPG: 16 City / 21 Hwy

2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The Silverado 1500 delivers one of the best combinations of no-nonsense performance, responsive handling and exterior styling in its class. It's available in a wide array of trims, engines and features for optimal customization.

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Overall:	9.0
Performance:	8.4
Exterior:	7.8
Interior:	7.9
Safety:	NA
Reliability:	6.0

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MSRP: $15,970 - $23,515
Invoice: $15,033 - $21,899
MPG: 21 City / 26 Hwy

2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser

#2 in Affordable Compact Wagons

The PT Cruiser, with its spacious interior, offers plenty of cargo and passenger room for the money, but some think that the retro design has become overly familiar and warn potential drivers that the four-cylinder ...

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Overall:	8.5
Performance:	7.0
Exterior:	8.0
Interior:	7.3
Safety:	8.4
Reliability:	9.0

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MSRP: $14,890 - $29,185
Invoice: $14,050 - $27,133
MPG: 22 City / 29 Hwy

2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser

Reviewers swoon over the PT Cruiser's retro looks and spacious interior, but warn buyers that the four-cylinder engines are designed more for city travel than highway cruising. In addition, many safety features are extra-cost options.

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Overall:	8.5
Performance:	7.0
Exterior:	8.6
Interior:	7.5
Safety:	7.8
Reliability:	7.0

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MSRP: $18,430 - $18,430
Invoice: $17,346 - $17,346
MPG: 21 City / 26 Hwy

2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible

The PT Cruiser Convertible combines the funky retro-styling of the PT cruiser with the fun of top-down driving, but doesn't excel in performance or comfort, and many feel that the "sport bar" over the seats ...

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Overall:	8.2
Performance:	7.4
Exterior:	7.1
Interior:	7.1
Safety:	NA
Reliability:	7.0

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MSRP: $19,840 - $28,415
Invoice: $18,401 - $26,119
MPG: 21 City / 30 Hwy

2008 Chrysler Sebring

#21 in Affordable Midsize Cars

The Sebring has impressive interior features and a comfortable cabin, but does not provide the driving performance or overall refinement of other cars in its class.