Best Compact Cars of March 2009

The Ritmo is now on sale again and has returned to replace the Volkswagen Golf as a new model has now been released.

#1 Hyundai i30

Base Model Estimated Price: $22,972

Pros:

• Full size spare


• Alarm standard


• Great warranty

Cons:

• Metallic Paint extra


• No alloys standard

#2 Subaru Impreza

Base Model Estimated Price: $26,680

Pros:

• Subaru resale value


• Metallic paint standard


• All-wheel drive


• Great warranty


• Made in Japan

Cons:

• Space Saver spare


• Poor fuel economy


• No alloy wheels standard


• No alarm standard

#3 Fiat Ritmo

Base Model Estimated Price: $25,990

Pros:

• Alloy wheels standard


• Economical diesel engine

Cons:

• No full-size spare


• Metallic Paint extra


• No alarm standard