The Most Affordable Fuel-Efficient New Cars
Forget the buzz about hybrid and electric cars. For the budget conscious, these are your best buy new cars. These 12 models each get 30 mpg or better, and cost less than $17,500 - including the cost of a year's worth of fuel.
By Dan Shapley
2012 Fiat 500
Cost: $15,500
Fuel economy: 33 mpg*
Annual fuel Cost: $1,345*
Total first-year cost: $17,123*
While the Fiat 500 has been available in Italy for years, it's returning to the U.S. as part of Chrysler's lineup in 2011. Check out our Fiat 500 review.
* = Approximate
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