"Why do you think I have this OUTRAGEOUS Accent?"
"... you silly English kin-ig-it!"
My original thought was to look into the VERY inexpensive Accent.
Seriously, the hatch version starts at $9,985. However, it only comes in a 3-door (2 passenger doors and a hatch) version, and I'd really prefer true back-seat doors. Also, it's cheap because it's, well... cheap. The base model doesn't even have ABS as an OPTION. Now, I know how to break so they don't lock up, but resale wise not having that pretty basic standard feature is kinda crap. Needless to say, the Accent was eliminated from my list after about 3 minutes of research.
Onto the Elantra Touring.
Base Model MSRP: $15,995 (no additions)
EPA Milage: 23/31
The Elantra is Hyundai's compact sedan, the Touring is the hatch version. It comes will all the safety features standard (unlike the Accent) and some of the perks I want in a car like keyless entry. The only possible add-ons would be cruise control and MAYBE steering wheel audio controls.
Too bad it's totally a mom-mobile:
Reviews on the Elantra SE are quite favorable, though. Enough to make me think about looking at the sedan model:
Pretty sexy, no? With a starting price tag of $14,830 (more than $1K lower than the hatch) and EPA mileage 29/33, it seems to be a better buy. But is it really? Let's compare (thanks, Hyundai website!)
So, the only thing I'd *loose* is standard AC. I'd gain the standard remote doors and trunk. Some of the options, like Cruise Control, remain the same. So, unless the AC is $1K, the sedan IS a better buy then the Touring. Reviews? Consumer Reports video:
Popular Mechanics Review of Hyundai Elantra
End result: Accent is off the list as is the Elantra Touring, but the Elantra sedan has made the list; the only sedan in a sea of hatches.
Potential Cars:
My original thought was to look into the VERY inexpensive Accent.
Seriously, the hatch version starts at $9,985. However, it only comes in a 3-door (2 passenger doors and a hatch) version, and I'd really prefer true back-seat doors. Also, it's cheap because it's, well... cheap. The base model doesn't even have ABS as an OPTION. Now, I know how to break so they don't lock up, but resale wise not having that pretty basic standard feature is kinda crap. Needless to say, the Accent was eliminated from my list after about 3 minutes of research.
Onto the Elantra Touring.
Base Model MSRP: $15,995 (no additions)
EPA Milage: 23/31
The Elantra is Hyundai's compact sedan, the Touring is the hatch version. It comes will all the safety features standard (unlike the Accent) and some of the perks I want in a car like keyless entry. The only possible add-ons would be cruise control and MAYBE steering wheel audio controls.
Too bad it's totally a mom-mobile:
Reviews on the Elantra SE are quite favorable, though. Enough to make me think about looking at the sedan model:
Pretty sexy, no? With a starting price tag of $14,830 (more than $1K lower than the hatch) and EPA mileage 29/33, it seems to be a better buy. But is it really? Let's compare (thanks, Hyundai website!)
Elantra | Elantra Touring |
| $14,830 | $15,995 |
| EPA mileage 29/33 | EPA Milage: 23/31 |
| Anti-Trap trunk release | not an option |
| Auto Headlights w/ off | not an option |
| Remote Trunk Release | not an option |
| A/C option | A/C standard |
| Trip Computer | not an option |
So, the only thing I'd *loose* is standard AC. I'd gain the standard remote doors and trunk. Some of the options, like Cruise Control, remain the same. So, unless the AC is $1K, the sedan IS a better buy then the Touring. Reviews? Consumer Reports video:
Popular Mechanics Review of Hyundai Elantra
End result: Accent is off the list as is the Elantra Touring, but the Elantra sedan has made the list; the only sedan in a sea of hatches.
Potential Cars:
1. Honda FIT
2. Kia Soul
3. Hyundai Elantra
? Ford Fiesta
? Nissan Versa (& Cube)
? Mazda MAZDA A2 (& A3 5-door)
10. Toyota Yaris
Eliminated:
Kia Rio 5
Toyota Matrix
Hyundai Accent
Hyundai Elantra Touring
2. Kia Soul
3. Hyundai Elantra
? Ford Fiesta
? Nissan Versa (& Cube)
? Mazda MAZDA A2 (& A3 5-door)
10. Toyota Yaris
Eliminated:
Kia Rio 5
Toyota Matrix
Hyundai Accent
Hyundai Elantra Touring
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