Toyota Corolla L
$18,990 (plus $1,645 transport and preparation)
The Corolla sedan is the youngest – as in, most recently updated – car on this list… and it’s also the most expensive, unsurprisingly. But the fact is, the Corolla is as sure a value as they come; its reliability is beyond dispute.
As for the rest of the package, the revised new Corolla is improved compared to before, particularly in terms of occupant safety and connectivity – which just happen to be important considerations for students and younger car shoppers on a budget.
From our review :
“… the Toyota Corolla is the virtual definition of a safe and reliable car, which sits planted firmly in the middle of its category for a number of criteria. It is possible to find more bang for the buck elsewhere, for example in terms of fuel economy, road handling and the infotainment system; but nothing beats it for indestructibility, until proven otherwise."