14 Coolest Cars You Can Buy For Under $15K

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13.Mazda Mazda3

Starting price: Approximately $15,000

The Mazda3 has long been one of the coolest cars available for less than $15k on the market. Not only does the car look good, but it the interior of the car is refined, and the auto is an above average driver. Consumers can purchase the Mazda3 new as either a four-door hatchback or a sedan. The stock engine in the car is a 2.0 liter four-cylinder rated at 155 horsepower. Consumers can also choose to upgrade to a 2.5 liter engine rated at 184 horsepower if more power is desired. Similarly, the car is sold with a six-speed manual transmission with the ability to upgrade to a six-speed automatic. The overall fuel economy of the Mazda3 is above average with a 26 MPG (city) and 35 MPG (highway) overall rating. The car also has a respectable zero to 60 MPH speed of 7.3 seconds with the upgraded engine.