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Updated - CR’s 10 Recommended Cheap Cars And The Subaru Impreza

What are the best affordable new cars? According to Consumer Reports, you should check out the 2024 Subaru Impreza. Here's why it's the best.
2024 Subaru Impreza RS

If you are shopping for a good, safe, reliable car that's the most affordable, Consumer Reports (CR) has ranked the best. I cover the best, most affordable models, and here is an updated list from Consumer Reports (by subscription).

CR analyzes data each month to identify the best car deals. They often find that car buyers pay a $1,000 or more premium to the manufacturer's suggested retail price of even the least expensive models.

2024 Subaru Impreza view from the top

Here are CR's best models ranked based on transaction price—not MSRP—starting with the cheapest model. They must meet "stringent standards" for road-test performance, owner satisfaction, reliability, and safety to be recommended by CR.CR's ten best recommended cheap 2024 model year cars

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

What does CR say about the 2024 Subaru Impreza?

  • Price Range:  $22,995 - $27,885
  • CR MPG:  Overall 29 / City 19 / Hwy 42 mpg
  • #5 of 16  Compact cars

2024 Subaru Impreza Sport

  • Average transaction price: $25,155
  • Average spent over MSRP: $160
  • MSRP: $24,995

2024 Subaru Impreza driving on a mountain road

What is the MSRP of the 2024 Impreza?

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).

Why should you consider the Impreza, and what sets the new Impreza hatch apart from the other nine models listed above?

The completely remodeled 2024 Impreza offers exceptional value. The Impreza comes standard with the Subaru's Symmetrical all-wheel-drive system, which means it's all-weather capable, and you won't get stuck in the snow, mud, dirt, or sand. 

The Impreza gets the highest safety score from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). All 2024 Impreza trims come standard with Subaru's EyeSight driver assist safety technology and will keep you safer than other small cars in the event of a crash.

What is the 2024 Impreza fuel mileage?

The Impreza is fuel-efficient. The EPA says the fuel mileage rating for the 2024 Impreza RS with the new 2.5-liter engine is 26/33 city/highway mpg and 29 combined mpg. The 2024 Impreza with the 2.0-liter engine's EPA-estimated fuel economy is 27/34 city/highway mpg and 30 combined mpg.

My take on the 2024 Impreza

The best thing Subaru did was to drop the sedan body style. The Impreza hatchback offers utility and versatility for active lifestyles. The Impreza comes standard with Subaru's Symmetrical all-wheel-drive system, giving it a significant advantage over the other compact cars on the list. 

Thanks for reading, everyone. I hope you enjoyed the 2024 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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