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#1 Kia Soul Image View Photos
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2017 Kia Soul

The 2017 Kia Soul ranks among the best in a very competitive class. The Soul has outstanding seating and cargo space, a high predicted ... Read full review »

9.0
$13,139 - $21,207
25 City / 30 Hwy
9.0
$13,139 - $21,207
25 City / 30 Hwy
#2 Honda Civic Image View Photos
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2017 Honda Civic

Outstanding safety scores, a spacious cabin and cargo hold, and driving dynamics that are both engaging and comfortable land the 2017 Honda Civic near ... Read full review »

8.6
$15,678 - $24,028
31 City / 40 Hwy
8.6
$15,678 - $24,028
31 City / 40 Hwy
#2 Toyota Prius Image View Photos
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2017 Toyota Prius

The 2017 Toyota Prius’ refined ride, nimble handling, above-average predicted reliability rating, and nicely equipped interior earn it a position near the top of ... Read full review »

8.6
$14,830 - $24,213
54 City / 50 Hwy
8.6
$14,830 - $24,213
54 City / 50 Hwy
#2 Toyota Prius Prime Image View Photos
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2017 Toyota Prius Prime

The 2017 Toyota Prius Prime is a plug-in hybrid that stacks up well against the best in the compact cars class. It has an ... Read full review »

8.6
$24,192 - $29,663
N/A
8.6
$24,192 - $29,663
N/A
#5 Buick Verano Image View Photos
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2017 Buick Verano

The 2017 Buick Verano has a smooth ride, good safety scores, and great predicted reliability. The rear seats are cramped and tech features are ... Read full review »

8.5
$13,922 - $17,823
21 City / 31 Hwy
8.5
$13,922 - $17,823
21 City / 31 Hwy
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#5 Chevrolet Cruze Image View Photos
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2017 Chevrolet Cruze

The 2017 Chevrolet Cruze sits in the top half of the highly competitive compact car class. It boasts a long list of standard tech ... Read full review »

8.5
$12,144 - $17,613
28 City / 39 Hwy
8.5
$12,144 - $17,613
28 City / 39 Hwy
#5 Hyundai Elantra Image View Photos
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2017 Hyundai Elantra

The 2017 Hyundai Elantra ranks in the top half of its competitive class, thanks to a roomy and high-quality interior, user-friendly features, and good ... Read full review »

8.5
$12,551 - $16,423
29 City / 38 Hwy
8.5
$12,551 - $16,423
29 City / 38 Hwy
#5 Hyundai Ioniq Image View Photos
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2017 Hyundai Ioniq

The 2017 Hyundai sits in the top third of our compact car rankings, thanks to its agile handling, excellent safety scores, and below-average operating ... Read full review »

8.5
$17,631 - $22,408
57 City / 59 Hwy
8.5
$17,631 - $22,408
57 City / 59 Hwy
#5 Kia Forte Image View Photos
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2017 Kia Forte

The 2017 Kia Forte ranks in the top third of its class, thanks to its comfortable interior, user-friendly tech features, great safety and predicted ... Read full review »

8.5
$11,343 - $18,440
25 City / 34 Hwy
8.5
$11,343 - $18,440
25 City / 34 Hwy
#10 Volkswagen GTI Image View Photos
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2017 Volkswagen GTI

The 2017 Volkswagen GTI finishes in the top half of our compact car rankings. It offers exciting performance and a comfortable interior, but many ... Read full review »

8.4
$17,767 - $23,891
24 City / 34 Hwy
8.4
$17,767 - $23,891
24 City / 34 Hwy
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#11 Chevrolet Bolt Image View Photos
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2017 Chevrolet Bolt

The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt ranks near the top of the compact cars class. It’s a roomy, feature-rich car that has a capable powertrain and ... Read full review »

8.3
$27,680 - $31,474
N/A
8.3
$27,680 - $31,474
N/A
#11 Volkswagen Golf Image View Photos
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2017 Volkswagen Golf

The 2017 Volkswagen Golf’s potent engines, athletic handling, high-end interior, and sizeable cargo area help it place in the top half of our compact ... Read full review »

8.3
$15,953 - $30,737
- TBD - City / - TBD - Hwy
8.3
$15,953 - $30,737
- TBD - City / - TBD - Hwy
#13 Mazda Mazda3 Image View Photos
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2017 Mazda Mazda3

The 2017 Mazda3 has corner-carving agility, quality cabin materials, and an intuitive infotainment system. However, the compact car class is very competitive, and the ... Read full review »

8.2
$14,219 - $18,911
27 City / 37 Hwy
8.2
$14,219 - $18,911
27 City / 37 Hwy
#13 Toyota Corolla Image View Photos
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2017 Toyota Corolla

Few rivals can match the 2017 Toyota Corolla’s array of advanced safety features. The Corolla also has a great predicted reliability rating and a ... Read full review »

8.2
$13,365 - $17,562
27 City / 35 Hwy
8.2
$13,365 - $17,562
27 City / 35 Hwy
#15 Chevrolet Volt Image View Photos
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2017 Chevrolet Volt

The 2017 Chevrolet Volt ranks in the bottom third of the highly competitive compact car class. The Volt has pleasant handling, a lengthy all-electric ... Read full review »

8.1
$21,025 - $24,381
43 (2016) City / 42 (2016) Hwy
8.1
$21,025 - $24,381
43 (2016) City / 42 (2016) Hwy
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#15 Nissan Leaf Image View Photos
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2017 Nissan Leaf

The 2017 Nissan Leaf is an electric vehicle with an efficient powertrain, lots of interior space, and a comfortable ride. A below-average safety score ... Read full review »

8.1
$21,992 - $25,881
N/A
8.1
$21,992 - $25,881
N/A
#15 Volkswagen Jetta Image View Photos
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2017 Volkswagen Jetta

From an economical commuter car, to a safe family four-door, to a lively performance-focused sedan – there's a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta model to suit ... Read full review »

8.1
$12,259 - $19,695
28 City / 40 Hwy
8.1
$12,259 - $19,695
28 City / 40 Hwy
#18 Ford Focus Image View Photos
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2017 Ford Focus

Agile handling and an upscale cabin make the 2017 Ford Focus appealing. However, with limited rear-seat legroom and minimal driver assistance features, the Focus ... Read full review »

8.0
$11,469 - $32,378
25 City / 34 Hwy
8.0
$11,469 - $32,378
25 City / 34 Hwy
#18 Subaru Impreza Image View Photos
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2017 Subaru Impreza

The 2017 Subaru Impreza finishes in the lower half of our rankings. Although it has top-notch safety scores, its predicted reliability rating is subpar. ... Read full review »

8.0
$16,012 - $20,820
28 City / 38 Hwy
8.0
$16,012 - $20,820
28 City / 38 Hwy
#20 Nissan Sentra Image View Photos
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2017 Nissan Sentra

The 2017 Nissan Sentra sits near the bottom of our compact car rankings, due to its underpowered engine and dull handling. Its safety scores ... Read full review »

7.9
$12,517 - $17,222
29 City / 37 Hwy
7.9
$12,517 - $17,222
29 City / 37 Hwy
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