Best Compact Cars of January 2009

The Subaru remains but now the i30 and the Ritmo are added to the line-up. The Ritmo is very cheap but the i30 beats it with value for money.

#1 Subaru Impreza

Base Model Estimated Price: $26,680

Pros:

• Subaru resale value


• Metallic paint standard


• ESP standard


• All-wheel drive


• Great warranty

Cons:

• Space Saver spare


• Poor fuel economy

#2 Hyundai i30

Base Model Estimated Price: $22,972

Pros:

• ESP Standard


• Full size spare


• Alarm standard


• Great warranty

Cons:

• Metallic Paint extra


• No alloys standard

#3 Fiat Ritmo

Base Model Estimated Price: $19,990

Pros:

• Cheap price

Cons:

• No ESC


• No full-size spare


• Metallic Paint extra


• No alarm standard


• No alloys standard