If
you’re looking for a new set of wheels for your teen this summer, there
are a number of new cars that fit the bill. While used cars are
cheaper, if your budget allows, a new car will have all the latest
safety features and be engineered to meet increasingly tough crash
protection standards—important for an inexperienced driver.
you’re looking for a new set of wheels for your teen this summer, there
are a number of new cars that fit the bill. While used cars are
cheaper, if your budget allows, a new car will have all the latest
safety features and be engineered to meet increasingly tough crash
protection standards—important for an inexperienced driver.
We
selected 15 new 2014 models that can be bought for less than $25,000
and meet Consumer Reports’ criteria to be recommended. These vehicles
scored well in our testing, have average or better reliability in our
latest survey, and performed well in government or insurance-industry
safety tests, if evaluated. For teen cars, we also only considered
models that provide good acceleration but aren’t overly fast, handle
well in emergency situations, and achieve respectable braking distances.
By buying new, the vehicle will have standard stability control, which
is a proven lifesaver. Some models may even have a standard backup
camera or other crash avoidance system, such as forward-collision
warning, which can provide even more assistance to young drivers.
selected 15 new 2014 models that can be bought for less than $25,000
and meet Consumer Reports’ criteria to be recommended. These vehicles
scored well in our testing, have average or better reliability in our
latest survey, and performed well in government or insurance-industry
safety tests, if evaluated. For teen cars, we also only considered
models that provide good acceleration but aren’t overly fast, handle
well in emergency situations, and achieve respectable braking distances.
By buying new, the vehicle will have standard stability control, which
is a proven lifesaver. Some models may even have a standard backup
camera or other crash avoidance system, such as forward-collision
warning, which can provide even more assistance to young drivers.
Each
vehicle highlighted is available with at least a 5 percent discount off
the retail price, factoring negotiability, dealer holdback, and
incentives, if available. Those cars without an expiration date are the
normal savings you can find at any time. Some vehicles may also carry
consumer incentives that are directed at recent college graduates,
enabling further savings for informed negotiators. Specific pricing
details on these and other trim variations are available on the model pages.
But discounts aren’t given in a vacuum. Often they are given for models
that don’t sell well, either for not delivering what they promise or
because they will soon be replaced.
vehicle highlighted is available with at least a 5 percent discount off
the retail price, factoring negotiability, dealer holdback, and
incentives, if available. Those cars without an expiration date are the
normal savings you can find at any time. Some vehicles may also carry
consumer incentives that are directed at recent college graduates,
enabling further savings for informed negotiators. Specific pricing
details on these and other trim variations are available on the model pages.
But discounts aren’t given in a vacuum. Often they are given for models
that don’t sell well, either for not delivering what they promise or
because they will soon be replaced.
Click
through the model names to read the complete road test, and check
detailed pricing, reliability, owner costs, owner satisfaction, and
other key data.
through the model names to read the complete road test, and check
detailed pricing, reliability, owner costs, owner satisfaction, and
other key data.
For a list of other models that have deals this month, check out our best new car deals page that is updated each month with the latest numbers. Also, see our full list of best new and used cars for teens.
| Model name | MSRP | Invoice | Expiration date | Potential savings below MSRP (+) | Total Savings Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Chevrolet Sonic | $17,890 | $17,549 | 6/2/2014 | 5%+ | $1,012 |
| 2014 Scion xB | $18,675 | $17,842 | 5%+ | $358 | |
| 2014 Hyundai Elantra | $19,010 | $18,582 | 6/2/2014 | 5%+ | $1,296 |
| 2014 Toyota Corolla | $20,510 | $19,734 | 6/2/2014 | 5%+ | $394 |
| 2014 Volkswagen Golf | $20,815 | $20,015 | 6/30/2014 | 5%+ | $1,150 |
| 2014 Subaru Impreza Sedan | $21,090 | $20,410 | 5%+ | $609 | |
| 2014 Honda Civic | $21,880 | $20,586 | 5%+ | $422 | |
| 2014 Hyundai Sonata | $22,260 | $21,565 | 6/2/2014 | 15%+ | $2,644 |
| 2014 Kia Optima | $22,300 | $21,585 | 6/2/2014 | 10%+ | $2,145 |
| 2014 Subaru Impreza Wagon | $22,590 | $21,780 | 5%+ | $654 | |
| 2014 Toyota Camry | $23,490 | $22,322 | 6/2/2014 | 5%+ | $454 |
| 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek | $23,820 | $22,918 | 5%+ | $690 | |
| 2014 Subaru Legacy | $24,090 | $23,085 | 5%+ | $699 | |
| 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | $25,705 | $24,710 | 6/30/2014 | 5%+ | $1,248 |
| 2015 Subaru Forester | $25,945 | $24,789 | 5%+ | $753 |
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