30 MPG or Better
Auto Type
- Small Cars (6)
- SUVs (2)
- Mid-Size Cars (6)
- Wagons (1)
- Hybrids (5)
MSRP
- $10,000 - $20,000 (5)
- $20,000 - $30,000 (8)
- $30,000 - $50,000 (2)
- MSRP: $22,600 - $24,350
- Invoice: $20,804 - $22,409
- MPG: 40 City / 45 Hwy
2008 Honda Civic Hybrid
#3 in Affordable Small Cars
The Civic Hybrid provides similar qualifications to the popular Toyota Prius while offering the conventional styling of a gas-engine sedan. But many reviewers report its around-town driving is weak, even for a hybrid vehicle.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.8 |
| Performance: | 6.3 |
| Exterior: | 8.1 |
| Interior: | 7.6 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
| Reliability: | 9.0 |
- MSRP: $22,600 - $24,350
- Invoice: $20,789 - $22,394
- MPG: 49 City / 51 Hwy
2007 Honda Civic Hybrid
The Civic Hybrid competes effectively with the Toyota Prius, although gas mileage doesn't quite match the Prius in around-town driving. If you're in the market for an affordable small car and aren't exclusively looking at ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.2 |
| Performance: | 6.2 |
| Exterior: | 8.0 |
| Interior: | 7.6 |
| Safety: | 8.6 |
| Reliability: | 9.0 |
- MSRP: $13,850 - $15,970
- Invoice: $13,357 - $15,392
- MPG: 33 City / 38 Hwy
2007 Honda Fit
The Fit delivers a versatile interior layout and plenty of safety features. If you're in the market for an affordable small car, you should also consider the Honda Civic.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 9.0 |
| Performance: | 8.1 |
| Exterior: | 7.5 |
| Interior: | 8.4 |
| Safety: | 8.3 |
| Reliability: | 10.0 |
- MSRP: $41,180 - $42,580
- Invoice: $36,648 - $37,894
- MPG: 32 City / 27 Hwy
2007 Lexus RX Hybrid
The RX Hybrid delivers a rare combination of sport utility performance and Lexus luxury in an environmentally conscious car. If you're in the market for a luxury midsize SUV and are willing to sacrifice hybrid ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.6 |
| Performance: | 8.3 |
| Exterior: | 7.7 |
| Interior: | 7.8 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 10.0 |
- MSRP: $25,480 - $25,480
- Invoice: $23,881 - $23,881
- MPG: 35 City / 33 Hwy
2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid
#18 in Affordable Midsize Cars
Fun on the road and easy at the gas pump, the Altima Hybrid provides a sleek sedan design and a spacious interior in an eco-friendly automobile. But its limited availability and bare-bones interior are not ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.8 |
| Performance: | 7.0 |
| Exterior: | 8.5 |
| Interior: | 8.5 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
- MSRP: $16,760 - $16,760
- Invoice: $15,838 - $15,838
- MPG: 30 City / 36 Hwy
2007 Pontiac Vibe
The Vibe offers a striking exterior design, a long list of standard convenience features and cargo space that's both abundant and versatile. Best of all, the Vibe is co-produced by Toyota, and is thus expected ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.4 |
| Performance: | 6.4 |
| Exterior: | 7.4 |
| Interior: | 7.6 |
| Safety: | 7.9 |
| Reliability: | 8.0 |
- MSRP: $11,590 - $13,590
- Invoice: NA
- MPG: 33 City / 41 Hwy
2008 Smart fortwo
#24 in Affordable Small Cars
The Fortwo's small frame and cozy seating are good in city driving, but its sluggish power makes it impractical for the highway.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.1 |
| Performance: | 6.0 |
| Exterior: | 7.7 |
| Interior: | 7.7 |
| Safety: | 8.9 |
| Reliability: | NA |
- MSRP: $26,150 - $26,150
- Invoice: $23,534 - $23,534
- MPG: 33 City / 34 Hwy
2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid
The 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid has many of the attributes of the conventional Camry -- comfortable cruising and plenty of interior features -- but with better fuel economy.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.8 |
| Performance: | 7.4 |
| Exterior: | 7.6 |
| Interior: | 8.0 |
| Safety: | 9.3 |
| Reliability: | 10.0 |
- MSRP: $25,200 - $25,200
- Invoice: $22,680 - $22,680
- MPG: 33 City / 34 Hwy
2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid
#3 in Affordable Midsize Cars
The 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid is a comfortable cruiser with great fuel economy and plenty of interior features, but as a hybrid car it doesn't have the same performance capabilities of conventional sedans.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 9.0 |
| Performance: | 7.4 |
| Exterior: | 7.6 |
| Interior: | 8.0 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
| Reliability: | 8.0 |
- MSRP: $26,200 - $26,200
- Invoice: $23,580 - $23,580
- MPG: 40 City / 38 Hwy
2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid
The Camry Hybrid delivers comfort and fuel efficiency, but can't match the exciting performance of others in its class. For better performance at the cost of gas mileage, consider the Honda Accord Hybrid, or the ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.6 |
| Performance: | 7.5 |
| Exterior: | 7.7 |
| Interior: | 8.0 |
| Safety: | 9.2 |
| Reliability: | 8.0 |
- MSRP: $14,305 - $16,315
- Invoice: $13,232 - $14,764
- MPG: 32 City / 41 Hwy
2007 Toyota Corolla
The Corolla delivers a dependable ride on a budget, but can't match the style or engine power of others in its class. If you're in the market for an affordable small car, you should also ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.9 |
| Performance: | 6.8 |
| Exterior: | 6.0 |
| Interior: | 7.3 |
| Safety: | 7.4 |
| Reliability: | 9.0 |
- MSRP: $32,490 - $36,550
- Invoice: $29,076 - $32,744
- MPG: 32 City / 27 Hwy
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
The Highlander Hybrid has a spacious interior, capable handling and good around-town fuel economy, but lacks the edgy exterior styling found on most hybrids. If you're in the market for an affordable midsize SUV, you ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.2 |
| Performance: | 8.1 |
| Exterior: | 5.5 |
| Interior: | 7.9 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 9.0 |
- MSRP: $21,500 - $23,770
- Invoice: $20,210 - $21,816
- MPG: 48 City / 45 Hwy
2008 Toyota Prius
#8 in Affordable Midsize Cars
The Prius ranks solidly in the middle of the pack when considered as a hybrid or as a midsize sedan. The Prius's ranking is based on its industry-leading fuel economy, combined with a spacious interior ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.5 |
| Performance: | 7.0 |
| Exterior: | 7.5 |
| Interior: | 7.1 |
| Safety: | 8.6 |
| Reliability: | 10.0 |
- MSRP: $22,175 - $23,070
- Invoice: $20,419 - $21,171
- MPG: 60 City / 51 Hwy
2007 Toyota Prius
The Prius delivers more than its acclaimed, industry-leading fuel economy. The most famed hybrid now competes with the best of sedans in reliability, safety, and interior roominess. If you're in the market for an affordable ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.4 |
| Performance: | 7.2 |
| Exterior: | 7.8 |
| Interior: | 7.2 |
| Safety: | 8.6 |
| Reliability: | 9.0 |
- MSRP: $11,150 - $14,250
- Invoice: $10,480 - $13,394
- MPG: 34 City / 40 Hwy
2007 Toyota Yaris
The all-new Yaris delivers a pleasant drive with good storage space and the Toyota reputation for quality, but doesn't match the performance or upscale design and features of others in its class. If you're in ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.3 |
| Performance: | 6.3 |
| Exterior: | 7.5 |
| Interior: | 6.4 |
| Safety: | 7.3 |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
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