The Best New Cars for Under $20,000

 

The Best New Cars for Under $20,000

1. Ford Fiesta S

The price of the Ford Fiesta starts at $14,260. The peppy little sedan is powered by a 120-horsepower, 1.6-liter inline-four engine paired with a five-speed manual transmission. The engine delivers 112 b-ft. of torque and gets up to 35 MPG on the highway. The interior of the Fiesta features SYNC® technology, AM/FM stereo/single-CD player with MP3 capability, six speakers, and 60/40 split fold-down rear seats. Safety features include an anti-lock brake system, torque vectoring control, dual-stage front airbags, and driver’s knee, front-seat side and side-curtain airbags. 

2. Ford Ecosport S

The Ecosport S model is priced at $19,995. This compact crossover is powered by a turbocharged 1.0-liter engine coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission. The engine delivers 123 horsepower and 125 lb.-ft. of torque and offers fuel 27 MPG city/28 MPG highway.  The cabin of the Ecosport is spacious and the 60/40 split fold-down rear seats extend the cargo space to accommodate larger items. You also get an AM/FM stereo with MP3 capability and six speakers as well as manual air conditioning to keep passengers comfortable. The safety package includes dual-stage front airbags, knee airbags and side airbags for front and rear passengers. 

3. Subaru Impreza 2.0i

The 2019 Subaru Impreza starts at $18,595 and comes standard with Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, giving you the confidence to handle rough terrain and snowy roads. It’s powered by a 152-horsepower, four-cylinder Boxer engine that provides respectable power and great fuel economy, allowing the Impreza to get up to 38 MPG on the highway.

4. Kia Rio L

The price of Kia Rio L trims starts at $15,390. The sedan is powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a six-speed Sportmatic transmission. The engine generates a 130 horsepower and 119 lb.-ft. of torque. Inside the cabin, the Rio offers cloth trimmed seats, a five-inch touchscreen, AM/FM/MP3 audio system, Bluetooth wireless technology to connect your smartphone and USB charging ports. The sedan is equipped with safety features like electronic stability control, traction control system, anti-lock braking system and an advanced airbag system for front and rear occupants. 

5. Nissan Sentra S

The Sentra S base model is powered by a fuel-efficient, 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine. Its interior is comfortable and features a seven-inch touchscreen, 15 cu.ft. of cargo space in the trunk and split-folding rear seats. It’s a very safe ride, too. In fact, the Sentra has earned a four-star rating from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. The base model starts at $17,890.

For the average car buyer, even an amount of $20,000 can fetch good car options. The models that in our list offer a good combination of performance, fuel economy and comfort features, giving them plenty of bang for the buck.