Best Dirt Cheap Cars of October 2009

The Suzuki Swift is cheaper by a minuscule amount - but besides that, nothing to report.

#1 Hyundai Getz

Base Model Estimated Price: $13,990

Pros:

• Excellent warranty


• Alarm included

Cons:

• None

#2 Suzuki Swift

Base Model Estimated Price: $16,960

Pros:

• Made in Japan

Cons:

• None

#3 Suzuki Alto

Base Model Estimated Price: $14,990

Pros:

• None

Cons:

• Puny 1.0L engine

Best Compact SUVs of October 2009

Yep move along, nothing to see here :) (at least no changes anyway).

#1 Hyundai Tucson

Base Model Estimated Price: $22,990

Pros:

• Safer


• ESC standard

Cons:

• None

#2 Kia Sportage

Base Model Estimated Price: $22,990

Pros:

• None

Cons:

• None

Best Compact Cars of October 2009

The Mitsubishi Lancer is now slightly out of the price range with the new 2009 model coming up. It is now replaced by the Toyota Corolla, which I might add, is also a bit more expensive.

#1 Holden Cruze

Base Model Estimated Price: $24,060

Pros:

• Full size spare


• Safe


• ESC standard

Cons:

• None

#2 Toyota Corolla

Base Model Estimated Price: $24,080

Pros:

• Made in Japan


• Full-size spare

Cons:

• ESC not standard

#3 Suzuki SX4

Base Model Estimated Price: $19,990

Pros:

• Made in Japan

Cons:

• No full size spare

Best Light Cars of October 2009

Suzuki Swift is slightly cheaper this month but the Toyota Yaris Edge (a special edition of the Toyota Yaris) comes with free alloys so it pushes itself to first place.

#1 Toyota Yaris

Base Model Estimated Price: $19,190

Pros:

• Full size spare


• Alloy wheels included

Cons:

• None

#2 Suzuki Swift

Base Model Estimated Price: $16,960

Pros:

• Full size spare

Cons:

• None

#3 Mazda 2

Base Model Estimated Price: $19,190

Pros:

• Metallic Paint standard


• Good warranty

Cons:

• Space saver spare