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Top Cars of 2018-2019: Get a Head Start on your Year

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Part of the process of growing up and going to college is to find a suitable place to live where external activities, restaurants and the distance to school all meet your requirements. I’ve had trouble finding the suitable car for me ever since I got my driver’s permit. The factors of price, number of seats, the amount of cargo room and other personal favorite features such as the amount of horsepower and what type of transmission the car has are part of the decision. With that said, some of us need a car to travel from one place to another, especially if we will be attending college in a rural area far away from cities.

Here are the top cars of 2018-2019 that you can aspire to get for this (or next) college year. Keep in mind, though, if you cannot afford a car for your first year of college OR would simply prefer to avoid the responsibility and environmental cost, public transportation isn’t a bad idea. It’s kinder to the environment, easier to use—and those who choose this option will not have to worry about the expenses of owning a car.

Price Range
This section is broken down into 3 parts, the regular price range that has a variety of car sections from sedans to SUVs, the more expensive cars that cost above $50,000, and the sports cars that are under $30,000 for those who love to go fast and furious.

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<$20,000

1: Ford Focus 2018


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Price: $17,950; $145/month for 36 months

MPG (Miles Per Gallon): 25 city/ 34 hwy

Seats: 5

HP: 123 hp

Transmission: Manual

Cargo Space: 23.3 cu. ft
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2: Nissan Sentra 2018


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Price: $16,990

MPG: 29 city/37 hwy

Seats: 5

HP: 124 hp/ 188 hp with turbo

Transmission: Automatic

Cargo Space: 15.1 cu. ft
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3: Honda Civic 2018


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Price: $18,840

MPG: 27 city/33 hwy

Seats: 4

HP: 158 hp

Transmissions: Manual

Cargo Space: 15.1 cu. ft
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4: Jeep Renegade 2019


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Price: $18,445

MPG: 24 city/ 31 hwy

Seats: 4

HP: 160 hp

Transmissions: Automatic

Cargo Space: 19 cu. ft
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5: Nissan Frontier 2018


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Price: $18,990

MPG: 19 city/ 23 hwy

Seats: 4

HP: 152/ 261 V6 engine

Transmissions: Automatic

Cargo Space: 33.6 cu. ft

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$20,000 – $30,000

1: Dodge Charger 2018


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Price: $28,995; $399/month for 36 months

MPG: 19 city/30 hwy

Seats: 4

HP: 292 hp

Transmissions: Manual

Cargo Space: 17 cu. ft
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2: Ram 1500 2019


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Price: $30,000

MPG: 15 city/ 22 hwy

Seats: 5

HP: 395 hp

Transmissions: Automatic

Cargo Space: 61.5 cu. ft
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3: MINI Cooper Clubman Cooper S 2018


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Price: $24,800

MPG: 21 city/30 hwy

Seats: 5

HP: 189 hp

Transmissions: Manual or Automatic

Cargo Space: 17.5 cu. ft
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4: Jeep Wrangler JK 2018


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Price: $23,995 (2 door), $27,895 (4 door)

MPG: 17 city/21 hwy

Seats: 4

HP: 280 hp

Transmissions: Manual

Cargo Space: 12.8 cu. ft
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5: Volkswagen Passat 2018


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Price: $22,995

MPG: 25 city/36 hwy

Seats: 4

HP: 174 hp

Transmissions: Automatic

Cargo Space: 16 cu. ft

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$30,000+

1: Alfa Romeo Giulia 2018


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Price: $38,195

MPG: 24 city/33 hwy

Seats: 4

HP: 280 hp

Transmissions: Automatic & Manual

Cargo Space: 13 cu. ft
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2: Audi TT 2018


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Price: $43,950

MPG: 23 city/30 hwy

Seats: 2

HP: 220 hp

Transmissions: Automatic & Manual

Cargo Space: 12 cu. ft
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3: BMW 4-series 2018


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Price: Coupe: $44,800; Gran Coupe: $44,600; Lease: $579/month

MPG: 24 city/34 hwy

Seats: Coupe: 2; Gran Coupe: 4

HP: 248 hp

Transmissions: Automatic & Manual

Cargo Space: Coupe: 15.7 cu. ft; Gran Coupe: 17 cu. ft
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4: Jaguar F-Pace 2018


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Price: $42,065

MPG:  city/27 hwy

Seats: 4

HP: 247 hp

Transmissions: Automatic & Manual

Cargo Space: 33.5 cu. ft
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5: Mercedes-Benz C class coupe 2018


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Price: $43,200

MPG: 23 city/30 hwy

Seats: 4

HP: 241 hp

Transmissions: Automatic & Manual

Cargo Space: 11 cu. ft

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For rich folks

1: Tesla Model S 75D


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Price: $74,500

Mile Range: 315 miles

Seats: 5 adults + 2 children

HP: 259 hp

Transmissions: Electric

Cargo Space: 30 cu. ft
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2: Tesla Model X 75D


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Price: $85,500

Mile Range: 295 miles

Seats: 6

HP: 259 hp

Transmissions: Electric

Cargo Space: 88 cu. ft
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3: Jaguar F-Type 2019


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Price: $60,750

MPG: 23 city/30 hwy

Seats: 2

HP: 296 hp

Transmissions: Automatic & Manual

Cargo Space: 14 cu. ft
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4: Audi A7 2019


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Price: $69,700

MPG: 20 city/29 hwy

Seats: 4

HP: 340 hp

Transmissions: Automatic & Manual

Cargo Space: 25 cu. ft
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5: BMW X6


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Price: $62,950

MPG: 18 city /24 hwy

Seats: 4

HP: 300 hp

Transmissions: Automatic & Manual

Cargo Space: 27 cu. ft

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Sports cars under $30,000

1: Subaru WRX 2018


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Price: $28,368

MPG: 21 city/27 hwy

Seats: 4

HP: 305 hp

Lb-ft. of torque: 290 lb ft.

0-60: 6.2 seconds

Transmissions: Manual

Cargo Space: 12 cu. ft
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2: Mazada MX-5 Miata 2018


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Price: $25,295

MPG: 26 city/35 hwy

Seats: 2

HP: 155 hp

Lb-ft. of torque: 148 lb ft.

0-60: 6.1 seconds

Transmissions: Automatic & Manual

Cargo Space: 4.6 cu. ft
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3: Toyota 86 2018


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Price: $26,255

MPG: 21 city/ 28 hwy

Seats: 2

HP: 205 hp

Lb-ft. of torque: 156 lb ft.

0-60: 7.6 seconds

Transmissions: Manual/Automatic

Cargo Space: 7 cu. ft
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