Volkswagen Passat
Predicted Cost: $30,000
Coming straight from a $615,000 car to one that costs less than 5% of the price, The Volkswagen Passat is another popular entry-level car that is often in direct competition with the Honda Accord and the Toyota Yaris. It’s a cheap and tech-heavy car that attempts to borrow its level of quality from Mercedes, Audi, and BMW without an added price hike that inevitably comes from the brand recognition of these luxury manufacturers.
You can expect in this midsize sedan all the neat features that are expected for a $30,000 car in 2020, including seventeen-inch alloy wheels, automatic emergency braking, high-tech LED headlights and a modern interior cabin with the latest in phone control technology. The 2020 Passat also features a completely overhauled cabin which is much more similar to the classic look of the series from back in the day. If you’re willing to pay above the base price, we recommend that you get the blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, keyless entry system, and the lane-centering assistance system, as these features make the ride much safer and more enjoyable for everyone.
Toyota Corolla
Predicted Cost: $19,600
One of the most popular cars in the world right now is the Toyota Corolla series. It’s used worldwide by consumers and many police stations as their go-to vehicle that’s cheap and effective at the same time. With the addition of the newest Corolla from the 2020 assortment, you’re going to get incredible gas mileage at just 31 miles per gallon in the city and 40 MPG on the highway. The Corolla also has an impressive fuel tank that holds 1.2 gallons of fuel and two choices for its engine.
If you’re looking for a cheaper option, you’ll probably go for the 1.8 liters four-cylinder engine that produces 139 horsepower, but if you’re looking for a bit more power behind the wheel, the pricier 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine should do the trick with its 169 horsepower, an 18% increase in power. The Corolla has always been considered a very safe and reliable car and the 2020 version has improved on its safety features even further. It scored a 9.8 out of 10 in safety ranking by US News.
Rimac C_Two
Predicted Cost: $615,000
We’ve had enough with entry-level cars for now, so let’s get back to the more exotic side of things. While we’re looking at luxury sports cars, how about a $615,000 devil that can go from zero to sixty in 1.85 seconds and reach a top speed of 256 miles per hour? We’re of course referring to the futuristic uber car, the Rimac C_2. In case you haven’t heard of this new invention, the new car from Rimac aims to bury the Bugatti lineup with some of the most impressive performance stats in vehicular history. This incredible machine boasts an unprecedented 1,888 horsepower in a tiny, aerodynamic and lightweight body.
How Rimac manages to keep this thing on the ground when accelerating is beyond our comprehension. In-case you weren’t clued in by the underscore in the car’s name, the C_2 is a completely electric vehicle and can go for up to 404 miles on one full battery charge, meaning it just might be able to drive from New York to Washington and back on a single charge. The only bad news about the car is that it will be in very limited production, with only 150 units scheduled for production, as is the case with Aston Martin’s Rapid E model.
Genesis GV80
Predicted Cost: $66,000
The Genesis has been a relatively unknown series of the Hyundai brand due to its smaller circulation and high-end products. Perhaps the company wanted to separate its name, which is often associated with entry-level vehicles, in favor of an appeal to consumers who can afford pricier cars. The 2020 GV80 marks an important step for the Genesis, thanks to it being the brand’s first ever high-end SUV. While the first Genesis vehicle was released back in the year 2000, it took the brand 15 years to gain enough steam to become an entity separate from its parent brand, Hyundai.
The GV80 comes in two packages, both strong in performance, with the differences mostly centering around the question of whether you prefer fast cars or even faster cars. Both of the engines that the car offers are strong and more than capable with 3.8 liters, but the cheaper one is a V6 and the pricier one is a V8. We’re expecting to see the car debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in fall, 2019, but it’s been rumored that the automaker might prefer to wait until 2020 to make sure that the car is as good as they imply it will be. You’ll be able to get the GV80 for a starting price of $66,000 when it drops into the dealership in the coming months.
Toyota Yaris Hatchback
Predicted Cost: $18,705
Another popular and affordable car on our list that has been on the market for quite a while is the Toyota Yaris. This small car is a perfect entry-level vehicle for anyone looking for a cheap car that is well-equipped, safe and reliable. The 2020 Yaris can be purchased in either a sedan or hatchback version, depending on your preference, and includes the L-trim version as its cheapest option.
Like most of the 2020 lineup, even this cheap vehicle is equipped with the latest in safety and entertainment tech such as touchscreen audio controls, keyless entry capabilities, and a pre-collision system, with the latter continuously proving itself to be a true life-saver. The engine of the 2020 Yaris is a standard 1.5-liter four-cylinder that provides 1016 horsepower with estimated gas mileage of around 40 miles per gallon, according to Toyota. In case you're wondering about potential speed capabilities, the car comes with a sports mode that allows you to pretend you're driving a faster vehicle, if only for a moment. While the Yaris isn’t the prettiest car to look at, it’s definitely a great bang for your buck and is likely to be on the wishlist of many young families and students who are looking for their first vehicle.