Top 10 Affordable and Highly Rated Cars for Every Budget by Ideal Media

Car prices have skyrocketed, making it difficult to find an affordable new car. However, Consumer Reports has compiled a list of 10 highly rated brand new cars that won't break the bank:

1. Subaru Impreza: A reliable and efficient car with standard all-wheel drive.
2. Volkswagen Jetta: Combines German engineering with American sensibilities and offers a touch of luxury.
3. Kia Soul: Quirky and practical with a 10-year warranty.
4. Mazda 3: Offers luxury and style at a bargain price.
5. Toyota Corolla: Known for reliability and safety features.
6. Hyundai Elantra: Great value for the price.
7. Chevrolet Trailblazer: A small SUV with versatility and tech features.
8. Nissan Kicks: Subcompact with a colorful design and solid fuel efficiency.
9. Honda Civic: A dependable and well-rounded sports car.
10. Ford Maverick: Budget-friendly and eco-conscious compact pickup truck.

The Mazda 3 is the personal favorite of the Ideal Media channel host.

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Viewer Reactions for Top 10 Best CHEAP Cars (per Consumer Reports)

• Christopher Lowery is interested in the Mazda 3, specifically the Turbo hatch AWD version with a 6spd shiftable auto.
• He mentions the high starting price of $32k MSRP, but is impressed by the 227hp and 310ftlbs of torque.
• He wishes the cars were Right Wheel Drive and had manual options.
• He suggests making a video with tips on how to maintain a new car to prevent it from ending up in the scrap yard.
• CanuckBacon thanks the video for sticking to the title and not suggesting cars that are not actually cheap.
• TK Skagen and his wife own a 2015 "M3 Hatch" and 2020 "M2 Sedan" and love them, but have not owned the AWD version of a Mazda.
• Jeff Of The Mountains prefers TDI cars.
• Philly spitta81 points out that the cars suggested in the video are not actually cheap when the video is released.
• Vibewith itami is surprised that the video was released at the right time for them.
• System User remembers when new Corvettes were only $3,500.
• MARIO ELITE suggests the Toyota Mark X as a cheap car with a 0-60 time of 5 seconds.
• Kombatant questions if $20k is considered cheap now.
• Christopher Scott is disappointed in the cars and prices suggested in the video, and feels they are not fun or exciting.
• Leonardo Luchici is concerned about the plastic parts on the engine of the suggested cars.
• Michael Polera recommends sticking with Toyota, Mazda, or Honda and avoiding the other suggested cars.
• Dyaan Ahmad and Brock make brief comments.
• Altima V6 Sports Car challenges viewers to name a faster unmodified car for less than $5,000 than the 2007-2012 Altima 3.5.