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I Updated CR’s 10 Cheap Recommended Cars, And Why Subaru Impreza Is The Best Value Now

Which are the best cheap cars you can buy now? According to Consumer Reports the 2024 Subaru Impreza is now selling under MSRP and the best value for compact car shoppers.
2024 Subaru Impreza RS

I’ve written a lot about the 2024 Subaru Impreza recently. It’s not meeting Subaru of America’s expectations, and they are willing to negotiate with buyers now. 

An updated Consumer Reports (by subscription) ranking of the best cheap cars with the lowest transaction prices reveals the 2024 Impreza is the eighth-ranked based on the transaction price, not manufacturer-suggested retail price (MSRP).  

2024 Subaru Impreza driving

I’ve listed CR’s safe, reliable models in order of the lowest transaction price. Keep reading, and I’ll explain six reasons why the Impreza is the best pick for compact car shoppers this spring.

  1. Kia Forte
  2. Nissan Sentra
  3. Toyota Corolla
  4. Toyota Corolla Hybrid
  5. Nissan Kicks
  6. Toyota Corolla Hatchback
  7. Hyundai Elantra
  8. Subaru Impreza
  9. Mazda 3
  10. Toyota Camry

What does CR say about the 2024 Subaru Impreza?

Subaru Impreza 2024

2024 Subaru Impreza Sport trim2024 Subaru Impreza Sport

  • Average transaction price: $24,825
  • Average spent under MSRP: $170
  • MSRP: $24,995

MY TAKE

I think these six things are important for Impreza shoppers to know.

1. The 2024 Subaru Impreza is a good value for compact hatchback buyers in 2024. With Subaru now offering discounts, it could be the best time to buy and a better value. 

2. The Impreza comes standard with Subaru's excellent Symmetrical all-wheel-drive system, giving it all-weather and severe-weather capability. Unlike most small compact cars, the Impreza won't leave you stranded in a snowstorm. 

3. Subaru offers the new Impreza RS trim level with the 2.5-liter Boxer engine upgrade for driving enthusiasts looking for performance, speed, and handling in an urban environment. 

4. All Impreza hatchback trims offer utility for carrying your gear and sports equipment, and the compact car is an excellent city commuter. 

5. The 2024 Impreza gets excellent fuel mileage. 

With the newly-retuned 2.5-liter Boxer engine, the Impreza RS has an EPA-estimated fuel mileage rating of 26/33 city/highway mpg and 29 combined mpg.

The 2024 Impreza 2.0-liter engine gets slightly better fuel mileage. Its EPA-estimated fuel economy is 27/34 city/highway mpg and 30 combined mpg.

6. Should you wait for the 2025 Impreza?

For the 2025 model year Impreza, there will be few changes in the second year of its life cycle. Subaru typically makes few changes, if any, in the second year. Look for the 2025 Impreza to get a slight price increase.

For shoppers looking at the 2024 Impreza, here is the current pricing.

The 2024 Subaru Impreza Base hatchback starts at $24,085, the Sport hatch starts at $26,085, and the all-new RS hatch with the 2.5-liter Boxer engine starts at $28,975. Pricing includes destination and delivery fees ($1,090).

This is the latest information regarding the 2024 Subaru Impreza. I'll keep you updated with any new information.

Until then, visit torquenews.com/subaru regularly and bookmark the page for my latest updates.

What about you? Are you shopping for a compact car? Let us know in the comments below.

Thanks for reading, everyone. I hope you enjoyed the Subaru Impreza story. See you tomorrow for my latest Subaru Report.

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I am Denis Flierl, a 12-year Torque News senior writer with 20+ years of Subaru and automotive journalism experience. I enjoy bringing you, the Subaru fans and customers, the most up-to-date Subaru news, reviews, and new model information. You'll find the latest Subaru stories on the Subaru page. Follow me on my The Dirty Subaru website, Dirty Subaru blog, SubaruReport, All Subaru, WRXSTI, @DenisFlierl, Facebook, and Instagram.

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