Small Cars $30,000 - $50,000
- MSRP: $29,310 - $37,950
- Invoice: $26,959 - $34,882
- Avg. Paid: $28,831 - $37,118
- MPG: 20 City / 28 Hwy
Acura TSX
#4 in Upscale Small Cars
The TSX is a fun-to-drive vehicle at an affordable price. Reviewers especially praise its high-quality cabin and long list of standard features.
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.0 |
| Performance: | 7.4 |
| Exterior: | 7.2 |
| Interior: | 8.2 |
| Safety: | 10.0 |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
- MSRP: $26,920 - $36,975
- Invoice: $25,035 - $34,387
- Avg. Paid: $26,359 - $36,015
- MPG: 21 City / 30 Hwy
Audi A3
#2 in Upscale Small Cars
The A3 has sports car-like performance in the body of a sleek hatchback, but it's expensive compared to other entry-level luxury cars.
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.4 |
| Performance: | 8.8 |
| Exterior: | 8.4 |
| Interior: | 7.8 |
| Safety: | 10.0 |
| Reliability: | 5.0 |
- MSRP: $29,000 - $40,150
- Invoice: $26,680 - $36,940
- Avg. Paid: $30,171 - $41,180
- MPG: 18 (2009) City / 28 (2009) Hwy
BMW 1-Series
#3 in Upscale Small Cars
Reviewers have mixed feelings about the 2010 BMW 1-Series. On the plus side, the 1-Series is precise on the road and refined on the inside. On the other hand, many criticize its cramped rear seat ...
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.2 |
| Performance: | 9.0 |
| Exterior: | 7.3 |
| Interior: | 6.8 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
- MSRP: $30,360 - $51,330
- Invoice: $28,933 - $48,917
- Avg. Paid: $29,018 - $47,918
- MPG: 15 City / 24 Hwy
Saab 9-3
#4 in Upscale Small Cars
The 9-3 is a sporty performer with a polished exterior, but its low MPG contribute to its perceived poor value for the class.
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.0 |
| Performance: | 8.3 |
| Exterior: | 8.5 |
| Interior: | 7.7 |
| Safety: | 9.3 |
| Reliability: | 5.0 |
- MSRP: $26,200 - $31,350
- Invoice: $24,628 - $29,469
- Avg. Paid: $24,175 - $28,848
- MPG: 21 City / 29 Hwy
Volvo S40
#6 in Upscale Small Cars
The 2010 Volvo S40 boasts a classy exterior and tasteful interior, and a long list of safety features. It is kept out of the top of its class, however, by lackluster performance.
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| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.9 |
| Performance: | 7.6 |
| Exterior: | 8.3 |
| Interior: | 7.7 |
| Safety: | 9.3 |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |