10 best hybrid cars under $20,000

Are you in the market for a new car and looking to save some cash at the pump too? Hybrid cars utilize gas and electric motors that typically get better gas mileage than their gas counterparts. Here are Cars.com’s 10 best hybrid car picks for under $20,000.

2013 Chevrolet Sonic

Starting Price:$14,185

The 2013 Chevrolet Sonic gets an estimated 25 to 27 miles per gallon city and 33 to 35 miles per gallon highway and is available in 14 styles (pictured is the four-door sedan). It features a six-speed automatic transmission, comes as either a sedan or hatchback, and a MyLink entertainment and information systemare is available. It starts at $14,185, the lowest priced car on this list and received the highest consumer rating from Cars.com

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2012 Honda Civic

Starting Price:$15,755

The Honda Civic underwent a full redesign for 2012, comes in either a coupe or sedan body styles, and features 22 to 29 miles per gallon city and 31 to 41 miles per gallon highway.

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2013 FIAT 500

Starting Price:$16,100

The 2013 FIAT 500 features improved gas mileage and is available as either a two-door hatchback (pictured) or as a 500c (convertible). It gets an estimated 28 to 31 miles per gallon city and an estimated 34 to 40 miles per gallon highway.

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2013 Mazda Mazda3

Starting Price:$16,700

The 2013 Mazda Mazda3 comes as either a sedan (pictured) or a four-door hatchback, features a newly standard air conditioner, and features 20 to 27 miles per gallon city and 28 to 39 miles per gallon highway.

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2013 Chevrolet Cruze

Starting Price:$17,130

The 2013 Chevrolet Cruze features 10 airbags, a new entertainment package, and comes with either a 1.8-liter or turbo 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine. This car features 22 to 28 miles per gallon city and 35 to 42 miles per gallong highway.

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2013 Honda Civic

Starting Price:$17,965

The 2013 Honda Civic features new front and rear styling on its sedan models, revised suspension and steering, and an overhauled interior. It gets 22 to 29 miles per gallon city and 31 to 41 miles per gallon highway.

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2012 Honda Insight

Starting Price:$18,500

The 2012 Honda Insight was updated for 2012, seats five and is available in three different styles. This hybrid car gets 41 miles per gallon city and 44 miles per gallon highway.

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2013 Honda Insight

Starting Price:$18,600

The 2013 Honda Insight seats five and gets an estimated 41 miles per gallon city and 44 miles per gallon highway.

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2013 Toyota Prius c

Starting Price:$19,080

The 2013 Toyota Prius c, the smallest Prius version yet, seats five and takes top honors for the highest mile per gallon in both city and highway on this list. It boasts an impressive 53 miles per gallon city and 46 miles per gallon highway.

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2013 Honda CR-Z

Starting Price:$19,975

The most expensive car on this list, the 2013 Honda CR-Z was restyled for 2013 and features a new lithium-ion battery pack and gets an impressive 31 miles per gallon city and 38 miles per gallon highway.

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