The 9 best cars you can buy for under $20,000

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9. Mitsubishi Mirage

9. Mitsubishi Mirage

Ownership satisfaction score: 63

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The 2018 Mirage is the most fuel-efficient gas-powered car in the US that's not a hybrid, JD Power says.

The 2018 Mirage is the most fuel-efficient gas-powered car in the US that's not a hybrid, JD Power says.
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8. Honda Fit

8. Honda Fit

Ownership satisfaction score: 68

The 2018 Fit offers "impressive agility and a sporty ride," according to JD Power.

The 2018 Fit offers "impressive agility and a sporty ride," according to JD Power.
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7. Nissan Versa Note

7. Nissan Versa Note

Ownership satisfaction score: 72 points

JD Power says the 2018 Versa Note offers an impressive amount of cargo space.

JD Power says the 2018 Versa Note offers an impressive amount of cargo space.
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6. Toyota Yaris

6. Toyota Yaris

Ownership satisfaction score: 73

The 2018 Yaris has improved exterior styling, according to JD Power.

The 2018 Yaris has improved exterior styling, according to JD Power.
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5. Chevrolet Sonic

5. Chevrolet Sonic

Ownership satisfaction score: 75

Sound quality and a new infotainment system are among the 2018 Sonic's most notable features, JD Power says.

Sound quality and a new infotainment system are among the 2018 Sonic's most notable features, JD Power says.
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4. Kia Forte

4. Kia Forte

Ownership satisfaction score: 76

The 2018 Forte is one of the safest cars available, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

The 2018 Forte is one of the safest cars available, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Source: IIHS

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3. Hyundai Elantra

3. Hyundai Elantra

Ownership satisfaction score: 77

JD Power says the 2018 Elantra is "incredibly versatile," listing ride quality as one of the car's strengths.

JD Power says the 2018 Elantra is "incredibly versatile," listing ride quality as one of the car's strengths.
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2. Kia Rio

2. Kia Rio

Ownership satisfaction score: 79

JD Power highlights the 2018 Rio's spacious interior.

JD Power highlights the 2018 Rio's spacious interior.
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1. Kia Soul

1. Kia Soul

Ownership satisfaction score: 79

JD Power calls the 2018 Soul a "fun ride with a souped-up engine."

JD Power calls the 2018 Soul a "fun ride with a souped-up engine."
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