New Cars Under

Combining today’s advanced technology in design strategies with fuel efficiency, the 2011 new cars under 15 000 dollars include several models which offer notable improvements over previous versions in comfort as well as performance. The return of some well known popular vehicles in 2011 remain focused on an intriguing blend of luxury and economical advantages while remaining affordable.

With a variety of selections to choose from, including 3-door or 5-door liftback models, the 2011 Toyota Yaris for example provides today’s budget minded consumers with an economical solution to new cars with affordable great looks.

The manufacturer suggested retail price starts at a low $12,855 keeping this new car well under $15,000. Affordability may be the ultimate aspiration of consumers in this price range, yet there are plenty of options which can make even the most affordable new cars today surprisingly comfortable in design and in the features offered.

The interior of the 2011 Toyota Yaris 3-door liftback offers a noticeably spacious feel. The fuel efficient 1.5L DOEC I4 16 valve engine delivers an EPA rating of 29 miles per gallon city and 36 miles per gallon highway.

While it is easy to upgrade packages, at an increased price of course, today’s vehicles offer common standard appointments for those who do need to remain under the 15,000 dollar price level.

Sticking with the minimum options obvisously plays a role in keeping the purchase price to a minimum. Choices in easy upgrades for the Toyota Yaris however do include for instance the Power Package which consists of 15 inch alloy wheels, power door locks, power windows and mirrors. Additionally there is the Convenience Package as well which provides benefits such as the remote keyless entry system. These are some of the basic upgrades which provide additional solutions to some fairly common expectations on new cars today.

Ford Motor Company revitalizes a model which has been around since the seventies, and finds its way among the newer models on the list of new cars under 15 000 dollars with the new 2011 Ford Fiesta in its various incarnations. In a historical sense, this is actually the sixth generation of the Ford Fiesta model line, and the owners of this latest example which we have spoken with report exceptional fuel economy, reliable performance and great looks as well.

The 2011 Ford Fiesta base or “S Sedan” has a manufacture suggested retail price of just $13,320. This model is designed around a 16 valve, 119 horse power I4 engine and has an EPA fuel efficiency rating of 28 miles per gallon city and 37 miles per gallon highway. Some owners of this vehicle have reported even better gas mileage than this EPA rating. The 2011 Ford Fiesta SFE package which utilizes the PowerShift 6-speed automatic transmission is actually rated at 30 MPG city and 40 MPG highway. As with any actual fuel ratings, the way that the vehicle is driven as well as specific driving conditions can affect the actual mileage up or down. Models include the S Sedan, SE Sedan (with MSRP $14,320), SE Hatch, SEL Sedan and SES Hatch.

In late 2010 and early 2011 the new car buying incentives offered within the automotive industry to assist in its economic rebound continue as they have in last couple of years. Obviously it is advantageous for the consumer to take advantage of any current new car incentives being offered. For example at the time of this writing there is a $500 retail consumer cash benefit on the 2011 Ford Fiesta SE sedan. This does not include optional equipment, nor does it apply to hybrid models and is for a limited time only. The configuration is based on the 2011 Fiesta SE sedan with 5-speed manual transmission.

While every little bit counts on the final price of any new car, many consumers prefer to add options resulting in slight increases to the overall expense of purchasing a new vehicle. The 2011 Chevy Aveo LS Sedan is another one of the new cars under 15 000 dollars with its MSRP of $11,965. Incentives at the time of this writing include a limited time offering of $1,000 cash back and 3.9% interest rate for the new Chevrolet Aveo. With its rating of 27 MPG city and 35 MPG highway this model keeps pace with the other 2011 new cars focusing on affordability through fuel efficiency in the long and short term ownership which is definitely the theme among vehicles under $15,000 this year.