Top Three Used Compact Cars

Traditionally, when someone is in the market for a compact car they are interested in two things: low cost and fuel efficient.  Generally the buyer is someone who drives solo and is on a budget which requires a minimal costs upfront and while owning the car.

Or maybe this car is going to a first time drivers, who don’t need all the distractions of extra bells and whistles that come with high end luxury cars.  With the average buyer spending a median of $34,000 on a new vehicle, it is refreshing to see that there are Chevy dealers near Albany NY that have other options available to budget friendly consumers.

Chevy Spark

Having only been part of Chevy’s lineup for three model years, the Chevy Spark has already found its audience.  With its bright exterior colors and compact body, the interior feels surprisingly anything but that.  It has a bigger personality than one would expect for a compact car and fits in well in urban environments, narrow alleys and compact parking spaces. As a newer model car it’s going to come with the latest in safety technology.  The Chevy Spark has an impressive fuel economy with 28 mpg city driving and 37 highway driving.  

Buyers are able to find a used 2013 for between $9,000 – $12,000.  

Hyundai Accent

When Hyundai fully redesigned the Accent in 2012, they were designing it specifically to take over this segment.  Aesthetically inspired by the Elantra and Sonata, the Accent comes available either in a four door sedan or hatchback.  Both feel large enough to carry a full load of passengers.  With some of the quickest acceleration in its class, the Accent offers 138 horsepower running on 4 cylinders.  Getting the same EPA estimates of fuel economy as the Chevy Spark, 28city/37highway mpg.

Bargain hunters will be pleased to see this vehicle is offered between $7000 and $11,000.  Low mileage Accents, though they’ll be hard to find, may price a bit higher but shouldn’t be more than $12000.

Chevy Sonic

As the usual top rated pick for subcompact cars, the Sonic has enjoyed its time at the top and it’s well deserved it.  The Sonic has a winning combination of power, fuel efficiency, comfort and price.  Its top rated safety scores and turbocharged engine makes it super fun to drive while super safe as well.  All models for the 2013 year get bluetooth connectivity along with the option of Chevy’s infotainment system, myLink.  A bit different on gas than the Spark or Accent, the Sonic pulls in 26 city mpgs and 35 highway.  

However, this is so little when considering that you’re more likely to not pay over $13,000 for a 2013 used model.