KIA SOUL Voted best Compact Car for the money

2018 Kia Soul
$16,100 | U.S. News Score: 8.8/10

Value: The Kia Soul has high fuel costs, but everything else about this car’s cost of ownership is class-leading. And you won’t find a better cargo space-to-dollar ratio.

Quality: Few vehicles combine substance and style like the Kia Soul. It has bold styling inside and out, with an incredibly practical layout. The upright, boxy design of the Soul provides a commanding seating position, great visibility, tons of head- and legroom, and up to 61.3 cubic feet of cargo space.

Its base price of $16,100 is hard to match in this segment, and more upscale trims come with a potent 201-horsepower engine. The Soul is also backed by an impressive 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.