Features Published November 8, 2010 10:02am EST | Updated December 10, 2016 12:19am EST Best Cars Under $20,000 Comments FOXBusiness Buying a new car can be time consuming, stressful and downright expensive. If you're on the prowl for a new car and don't want to break your wallet, here are Consumer Report's picks for best cars under $20,000. (Reuters) MPG: 27 city, 33 highway MSRP: $16,410 (Reuters) MPG: 27 city, 33 highway MSRP: $16,620 (Reuters) MPG: 26 city, 34 highway MSRP: $17,250 (MikeDitz©2007) MPG: 22 city, 28 highway MSRP: $18,360 (Reuters) MPG: 27 city, 36 highway MSRP: $18,695 (Reuters) MPG: 26 city, 34 highway MSRP: $19,115 (Reuters) MPG: 24 city, 33 highway MSRP: $19,070 (Reuters) MPG: 20 city, 27 highway MSRP: $19,190 (Reuters) MPG: 24 city, 31 highway MSRP: $19,530 (Reuters) MPG: 24 city, 35 highway MSRP: $19,995 (Reuters) MPG: 23 city, 30 highway MSRP: $19,998