Shopping for a car can be a daunting tasks, especially if it's your first time. There are so many models to choose from, let alone brands - it can all be a bit overwhelming. The best place to start is with a set budget, once you know your ceiling, the hardest part is done.
There are countless compact car models that retail for less than 35,000K. But - there are also a whole other level of vehicle that fall within that price range as well. We're going to explore some hot and highly-desired car models that also boast incredibly high-performance for their price range.
Wether your looking for something practical and efficient to get you from point A to point B, or you want something on the sleek and stylish side - there is a car for you under 35,000K. That said, all of the following vehicles are not only high-performing but also offer key features, details, and accents that go beyond the standard of what's expected for a new car.
Honda Fit - $15,190
Honda Fit Key Features:
- Spacious interior
- Roomy cargo area
- Fuel-efficient
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Toyota Yaris - $15,635
Toyota Yaris Key Features:
- advanced safety features
- easy maneuvering
- refreshed exterior and interior styling
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Buick Encore - $28,040
Buick Encore Key Features:
- touchscreen media system
- advanced safety technology
- Powered sunroof
- premium interior
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Infinity QX30 Key Features:
- Intelligent park assist
- Premium audio system
- Infiniti touch system
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Nissan Sentra - $15,898
Nissan Sentra Key Features:
- Automatic emergency breaks
- Roomy interior
- Turbo-charged engine
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Kia Rio - $16,370
Kia Rio Key Features:
- Power Sunroof
- Heated seats and steering wheel
- Apple CarPlay + Android Auto
- Push-button start
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Hyundai Accent - $13,999
Hyundai Accent Key Features:
- Power sunroof
- Heated seats
- Leading class horsepower engine
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Mazda 6 - $24,695
Mazda 6 Key Features:
- Spacious and premium interior
- Premium Bose speaker sound system
- Innovative safety features
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Mini Cooper - $22,190
Mini Cooper Key Features:
- Multi-function steering wheel
- Rear view camera
- Mini Connected entertainment system
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Subaru Legacy - $24,995
Subaru Legacy Key Features:
- Power sunroof
- Multimedia center
- re-designed exterior
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Volkswagen Golf - $19,595
Volkswagen Golf Key Features:
- Compact body
- App-connect multi-media center
- Premium audio system
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Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid - $24,299
Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Key Features:
- Aerodynamic design
- Heated front seats
- Touch display navigation
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Acura ILX - $ 29,990
Acura ILX Key Features:
- Automatic climate control
- Touch Navigation system
- Multi-angle rearview camera
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Fiat 500 - $16,245
Fiat 500 Key Features:
- Hand-free communication
- Refined interior design
- Premium sound system
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Chevrolet Malibu Sedan - $24,095
Chevrolet Malibu Sedan Key Features:
- Apple car play
- innovative safety features
- Turbo-charged engine
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Honda Accord Hybrid - $31,300
Honda Accord Hybrid Key Features:
- heated seating
- Premium audio sound system
- Touch screen display with Apple Play
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Subaru Impreza - $19,995
Subaru Impreza Key Features:
- Compact size
- 6.5 inch info-entertainment system
- ergonomic seats
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Ford Escape - $26,199
Ford Escape Key Features:
- Enhanced parking assist
- foot activated hands-free liftgate
- 8-inch touch display with Apple Play
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Chevrolet Cruze - $18,345
Chevrolet Cruze Key Features:
- Apple Car Play Entertainment system
- Fuel efficient rating
- Advanced safety technologies
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Honda Civic Sedan - $16,690
Honda Civic Sedan Key Features:
- Sporty look and exterior styling
- Heated front and rear seats
- 7-inch audio display with Apple Play
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Mazda 3 Sport - $19, 800
Mazda 3 Sport Key Features:
- Elevated interior design
- Intelligent safety technology
- Color active driving display
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Toyota 86 - $31,704
Toyota 86 Key Features:
- Front sports seats
- 6-inch touch screen audio system
- Dual exhaust
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Ford Focus ST - $33,298
Ford Focus ST Key Features:
- Full leather front bucket seats
- Touch 8inch screen navigation
- Rear view camera
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Subaru WRX - $29,995
Subaru WRX Key Features:
- Performance designed front seats
- 6.2 inch touch info-entertainment system
- Turbo-charged Subaru Boxer engine
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Volkswagen Golf GTI - $30,595
Volkswagen Golf GTI Key Features:
- App connect and touchscreen entertainment system
- Sport suspension
- Park distant control
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Nissan 37OZ Coupe - $29,998
Nissan 370Z Coupe Key Features:
- 2 seats / 2 doors
- Key Push ignition
- Smartphone integration system
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Ford Fiesta - $16,580
Ford Fiesta Key Features:
- Apple Car Play and Android Auto
- Standard rearview camera
- Turbo-charged Ecoboost engine
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Mitsubishi Mirage - $12,467
Mitsubishi Mirage Key Features:
- Fuel efficient transmission
- Heated seats / auto - AC
- Smart phone integration + apple play
- rearview camera
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Chevrolet Equinox - $27,590
Chevrolet Equinox Key Features:
- On Star 4G LTE with Wifi
- Surround vision safety
- Intelligent high-beams
- Apple Carplay + Androidauto
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