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Cheap New Cars


The most affordable vehicles under $14,000


By SHERYLL ALEXANDER, AOL AUTOS

For some, the most inexpensive ride possible is of the essence. And cheap used cars, while offering a good value because depreciation has already taken affect, are just not an option to those who want that all-important new car feeling of ownership, style and reliability.

Today's most affordable cheap new cars continue to provide good value, high-tech design, fuel savings and a zippy drive. Though all the cars in this affordable group offer great value and practicality for different drivers, we think the Mazda3 really stands out as a top pick.

The silver 2008 Mazda3 i Sport 4-door we had in our hands, which starts at almost $14,000, doesn't look like a cheap new car. Madza is cranking out some of the most stylish cars on the road today. This Mazda3 i Sport has just the right amount of straight lines and curves to make it stand out among all the Honda Civic's and Toyota Corolla's.