Best Cars Under $20,000
Models whose entry trim lists below $20,000, ranked by fuel economy. Prices are original sticker prices, so used examples sit well below these figures.
| # | Model | From | Price range | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyundai ElantraReliability 7.8 / 10 | $16,950 | $16,950–$29,800 | 2015–2026 |
| 2 | Toyota Corolla | $18,195 | $18,195–$47,110 | 2015–2026 |
| 3 | Honda CivicReliability 8.6 / 10 (est.) | $18,290 | $18,290–$33,595 | 2015–2026 |
| 4 | Chevrolet Cruze | $16,620 | $16,620–$26,980 | 2015–2019 |
| 5 | Ford Maverick | $19,995 | $19,995–$42,490 | 2022–2026 |
| 6 | Dodge Dart | $16,495 | $16,495–$25,390 | 2015–2016 |
| 7 | Fiat 500 | $14,995 | $14,995–$23,640 | 2015–2019 |
| 8 | Fiat 500c | $17,990 | $17,990–$30,015 | 2015–2019 |
| 9 | Honda FitReliability 8.5 / 10 (est.) | $15,650 | $15,650–$21,520 | 2015–2020 |
| 10 | Chevrolet Cruze Limited | $16,120 | $16,120–$23,370 | 2016 |
| 11 | Honda HR-VReliability 8.0 / 10 (est.) | $19,115 | $19,115–$31,850 | 2016–2026 |
| 12 | Chevrolet Sonic | $14,245 | $14,245–$21,945 | 2015–2020 |
| 13 | Fiat 500 Abarth | $19,995 | $19,995–$30,015 | 2015–2018 |
| 14 | Fiat 500L | $19,345 | $19,345–$25,825 | 2015–2020 |
| 15 | Hyundai AccentReliability 7.5 / 10 | $14,745 | $14,745–$19,600 | 2015–2022 |
| 16 | Chevrolet Spark | $12,270 | $12,270–$20,695 | 2015–2022 |
| 17 | Fiat 500X | $19,995 | $19,995–$33,300 | 2016–2026 |
| 18 | Ford Focus | $17,650 | $17,650–$41,120 | 2015–2018 |
| 19 | Hyundai KonaReliability 8.0 / 10 | $19,500 | $19,500–$37,390 | 2018–2026 |
| 20 | Hyundai VenueReliability 7.5 / 10 | $17,350 | $17,350–$23,450 | 2020–2026 |
Figures are the best quoted across each model's trims and years, taken from the Cars4Real catalog. Prices are original sticker prices, so used examples list for less.
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