The lowest-priced cars aren't always the most affordable. When you consider a car's resale value, plus fuel, financing and insurance costs, sometimes the best way to save money in the long run is to spend more up front. Our helpful 5-Year Cost to Own projections make it easy to buy smart, and here we've rounded up the 10 most affordable cars of 2014.
2014 Chevrolet Spark EV
The all-electric Spark carries the highest sticker price of all the cars on this list, but a $7,500 federal tax credit and zero appetite for gasoline help make it the most affordable car of 2014 from a 5-Year Cost to Own perspective.
2014 Chevrolet Spark
With four doors, four seats and surprising roominess, the small Spark is the most practical mini car available. And along with its Chevy Sonic sibling, it was the first vehicle to offer Siri Eyes Free integration, giving iPhone owners the ability to dictate text messages with the push of a button on the steering wheel, for instance.
2014 Scion iQ
The smallest four-seater in America and tiniest car on this list also boasts one of the lowest 5-Year Cost to Own figures.
2014 Toyota Yaris
Like its Corolla big brother, the smallest, most affordable Toyota benefits from the outstanding resale values that remain a brand hallmark.
2014 Nissan Versa Sedan
The Nissan Versa is a roomy little sedan and one of the lowest-priced cars on the market.
2014 Ford Fiesta
The most fun-to-drive car on the list also offers one of the most robust infotainment offerings in Ford's Sync and MyFord Touch systems.
2014 Scion xD
The Scion xD is roomier than expected while offering bulletproof reliability, good fuel economy and at least a pretense of style.
2014 Toyota Corolla
The best-selling car of all time has been totally redesigned for 2014. The new Corolla is the roomiest, most comfortable car on this list, and carries a famous reputation for reliability that serves as a foundation for outstanding resale value and low long-term ownership costs.
2014 Toyota Prius c
One great way to keep ownership costs in check is to choose a vehicle with superior fuel efficiency. The smallest, most affordable member of the Prius family returns 50 mpg combined, including an impressive 53 mpg on the highway.
2014 Hyundai Accent
The brand built on low prices now delivers something better: high value. With a compelling mix of improved style, features and quality, Hyundai's greatly improved resale values have made them more attractive than ever. And its most affordable model is no exception.
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