Most Affordable Coupes

MSRP: $20,699 - $28,089
Fuel Economy: 28 mpg Hwy/20 mpg City

The Eclipse is a sporty two door, four-seat coupe with good looks and a roomy interior. The Eclipse has three trims: GS, GS-Sport, and GT. For 2010, Mitsubishi has enhanced the GS model with styling cues from the GT trim. Also, Bluetooth, rear view camera, and auxiliary input jack are available.

MSRP: $15,455 - $25,340
Fuel Economy: 34 mpg Hwy/26 mpg City

The Civic is one of the most reliable and popular economy compact cars in its class. Available in sedan or coupe bodies, all but the GX and Si trims are powered by a 140 horsepower, 1.8-liter inline four-cylinder with a standard five-speed manual transmission and optional five-speed automatic.

MSRP: $15,995 - $18,485
Fuel Economy: 35 mpg Hwy/24 mpg City

Small, economical, and fun, the 2009 Ford Focus is a smart choice for those looking for a compact car. Available as a coupe or sedan the Focus includes only minor changes for 2009. The engine is a 140-hp 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder available with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission.

MSRP: $17,270 - $22,770
Fuel Economy: 28 mpg Hwy/20 mpg City

The Tiburon is an affordable sports car that provides modest engine power and a satisfying exhaust note. It's available in four trims: the GS, GT, GT Limited, and SE. The base GS model has a 138 hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a five-speed manual or optional four-speed automatic transmission.

MSRP: $19,900 - $29,600
Fuel Economy: 32 mpg Hwy/23 mpg City

The front-wheel drive, five-passenger Altima combines performance and an attractive exterior as either a two-door coupe or a four-door sedan. It's powered by either a 175-hp 2.5-liter V6 or a 270-hp 3.5-liter V6 and the transmission choices include a six-speed manual or continuously variable transmission (CVT).

MSRP: $21,275 - $21,275
Fuel Economy: 30 mpg Hwy/22 mpg City

The stylish G6 family is comprised of a mid-size sedan, a coupe and a convertible. The G6 received a refreshed exterior/interior design for mid-year 2009 that carries-over for 2010. With a choice between 3 body styles, four-cylinder or V6 engines, manual or automatic transmissions, the G6 offers something for everyone.

MSRP: $21,055 - $29,305
Fuel Economy: 31 mpg Hwy/22 mpg City

The Accord is Honda's largest car, offering generous interior space for up to 5 people wrapped in stylish exterior sheet metal. It comes either as a two-door coupe or four-door sedan with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder or 3.5-liter V6 engine.