Best Compact Cars of May 2009

With the price limit being drastically reduced there are now far fewer choices in the Compact class. Only one choice has a 5-star ANCAP (Hyundai's i30) so now we have 4-star ANCAPs in the mix with the Toyota Corolla and Suzuki SX4.

#1 Hyundai i30

Base Model Estimated Price: $19,990

Pros:

• Safe


• Full size spare


• Alarm standard


• Great warranty


• ESP standard

Cons:

• No alloys standard

#2 Toyota Corolla

Base Model Estimated Price: $21,990

Pros:

• Full size spare


• Made in Japan

Cons:

• No alloy wheels standard


• No alarm standard

#3 Suzuki SX4

Base Model Estimated Price: $19,990

Pros:

• Made in Japan

Cons:

• Space Saver spare


• No alloy wheels standard


• No alarm standard