14 Coolest Cars You Can Buy For Under $15K

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10. Kia Forte

Starting price: Approximately $15,000

Not only is the Kia Forte one of the most affordable cars on the market today, but it is also one of the coolest that you can buy for under $15K. When buying the car new, Kia delivers a 10-year powertrain warranty on the vehicle as well, and the interior of the vehicle has been significantly upgraded over the model’s life compared to early editions of the car. The base engine in the auto is a 1.8 liter four cylinder engine rated at 148 horsepower and is coupled with a six-speed manual transmission. Consumers can also choose to upgrade to a six-speed automatic transmission, and the overall fuel efficiency of the car is rated at 21 MPG (city) and 29 MPG (highway). The Forte can go from zero to 60 MPH in just 6.4 seconds, and it has a top overall speed of 138 MPH.