2010 Volkswagen GTI
The following are CR Recommended vehicles priced under $25,000 when typically equipped. Prices are for 2010, unless noted with *, and include destination charges and features like air conditioning; antilock brakes; power windows, locks, and mirrors; automatic transmission (unless otherwise noted); CD player; and cruise control. Prices do not reflect rebates or incentives.
2010 Ford Fusion
| Make & Model | MSRP |
| Chevrolet HHR LT (2.4) | $24,750 |
| Chevrolet Malibu LT (4-cyl.) | $23,960 |
| Ford Focus SES | $19,995 |
| Ford Fusion SE (4-cyl.) | $22,145 |
| Honda Accord LX-P (4-cyl.) | $23,565 |
| Honda Civic EX | $20,965 |
| Honda Civic Hybrid | $24,510 |
| Honda CR-V LX (AWD) | $23,505 |
| Honda Fit (base) | $16,410 |
2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring
| Make & Model | MSRP |
| Hyundai Elantra SE | $18,565 |
| Hyundai Elantra Touring | $20,515 |
| Hyundai Sonata GLS (4-cyl.) | $21,270 |
| Hyundai Tucson SE (V6, AWD) | $24,245* |
| Kia Optima LX (4-cyl.) | $20,195* |
| Kia Rondo LX (V6) | $21,430* |
| Kia Sportage EX (V6, AWD) | $24,095* |
2010 Mercury Milan
| Make & Model | MSRP |
| Mazda3 i Touring (sedan) | $19,475 |
| Mazda3 s Sport | $21,090 |
| Mazda5 Touring | $22,000 |
| Mazda6 i Sport (4-cyl.) | $21,710 |
| Mercury Milan (base, 4-cyl.) | $22,985 |
| MINI Cooper (base, manual) | $21,200 |
| MINI Cooper Clubman | $24,850 |
| Mitsubishi Outlander ES (4-cyl., AWD) | $22,924* |
2009 Nissan Altima
| Make & Model | MSRP |
| Nissan Altima 2.5 S (4-cyl.) | $23,660* |
| Nissan Sentra 2.0 SL | $19,280 |
| Nissan Versa 1.8 SL (hatchback) | $18,230 |
| Pontiac Vibe 1.8L | $19,565 |
| Pontiac Vibe 2.4L | $21,570 |
| Saturn Aura XE(4-cyl.) | $23,685* |
| Scion xB | $18,362 |
| Scion xD | $16,848 |
2009 Subaru Impreza 2.5i
| Make & Model | MSRP |
| Subaru Forester 2.5X | $22,190 |
| Subaru Impreza 2.5i | $19,190 |
| Subaru Impreza Outback Sport | $21,690 |
| Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium | $23,830 |
| Suzuki SX4 LE (sedan) | $17,362* |
| Suzuki SX4 Touring (hatchback) | $20,803* |
| Toyota Camry LE (4-cyl.) | $22,850 |
| Toyota Corolla LE | $18,179 |
2009 Toyota Matrix S
| Make & Model | MSRP |
| Toyota Matrix (base, 1.8L) | $19,710 |
| Toyota Matrix S (2.4L) | $22,750 |
| Toyota Prius II | $21,483 |
| Volkswagen GTI manual | $24,990 |
| Volkswagen Jetta SE (2.5) | $22,195 |
| Volkswagen Jetta TDI | $24,460 |
| Volkswagen Jetta Wagon SE | $23,360 |
| Volkswagen Golf (2.5) | $19,890 |
