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Used Car Pricing: 2003 Sedans: Compact
28 vehicle(s) found
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| Editors' Rating |
| 8.4 |
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| Consumer Rating |
| 8.9 |
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TMV® Dealer Retail:
$10,831 - $13,824
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Pros: Available all-wheel drive, classy interiors laden with amenities, stable handling.
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Cons: Price goes up quickly with options, engines a little short on low-end torque.
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What Edmunds.com says: The A4 is luxurious, sporty, winterproof and a few grand cheaper than BMW's 3 Series. As such, it's one of our favorite entry-luxury cars.
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Get detailed pricing for the 2003 Audi A4
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| 8.0 |
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| Consumer Rating |
| 9.0 |
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TMV® Dealer Retail:
$13,401 - $17,617
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Pros: Luxurious, powerful, exceptional road manners, available all-wheel drive for sedan and wagon.
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Cons: Pricey for its market segment, limited rear-seat space and cargo capacity.
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What Edmunds.com says: If you've got the bucks, this is unequivocally the best car in the entry-luxury category.
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Get detailed pricing for the 2003 BMW 3 Series
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| 5.0 |
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| Consumer Rating |
| 8.0 |
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TMV® Dealer Retail:
$4,924 - $6,427
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Pros: Low price, torquey four-cylinder engine, optional satellite radio and OnStar.
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Cons: Ancient design inside and out, cheap interior materials, poor build quality, low resale value, poor side-impact and front-offset crash test results.
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What Edmunds.com says: Despite the new look, there's no hiding the fact that this car was engineered more than a decade ago, leaving it hopelessly outclassed by nearly every other car on the market.
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Get detailed pricing for the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier
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| Editors' Rating |
| 5.8 |
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| Consumer Rating |
| 8.5 |
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TMV® Dealer Retail:
$4,781 - $10,775
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Pros: Fun in the curves, strong brakes, decent ride, rockin' sound system.
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Cons: Lacks refinement, some low-grade interior components.
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What Edmunds.com says: Those looking for a polished economy car would be better served elsewhere, but if high performance on a budget is the goal, then the 2003 Dodge Neon SRT-4 makes a strong case for itself.
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Get detailed pricing for the 2003 Dodge Neon
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| Editors' Rating |
| 7.2 |
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| Consumer Rating |
| 8.4 |
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TMV® Dealer Retail:
$5,390 - $8,695
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Pros: Thoughtful ergonomics, large interior, smooth ride, sharp steering, impressive selection of body configurations and features.
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Cons: Seats aren't comfortable for everyone, below-average reliability.
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What Edmunds.com says: The 2003 Ford Focus is a wonderful small car that's fun to drive, frugal with fuel and offered in such a wide variety of configurations it would be hard not to find one that suits your needs.
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Get detailed pricing for the 2003 Ford Focus
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| Editors' Rating |
| 8.4 |
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| Consumer Rating |
| 9.0 |
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TMV® Dealer Retail:
$8,612 - $13,341
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Pros: Fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly engines, roomy interior, reputation for durability, impressive crash test scores.
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Cons: Antilock brakes not available on DX or LX.
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What Edmunds.com says: If you're shopping for a small car and you skip the 2003 Honda Civic, you're doing yourself a tremendous disservice.
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Get detailed pricing for the 2003 Honda Civic
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| Consumer Rating |
| 8.3 |
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TMV® Dealer Retail:
$5,017
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Pros: Excellent warranty, low price, nicely appointed interior, solid build quality, smooth ride.
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Cons: Weak tires, low handling limits, can't get cruise control, ABS or side airbags.
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What Edmunds.com says: A decent buy for those determined to own a brand-new car with full-warranty coverage, though we'd encourage prospective owners to shop the used car market before closing the deal.
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Get detailed pricing for the 2003 Hyundai Accent
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| Editors' Rating |
| 7.5 |
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| Consumer Rating |
| 8.7 |
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TMV® Dealer Retail:
$5,576 - $6,205
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Pros: Solidly built, powerful engine for its class, plenty of standard features, ultralow price tag.
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Cons: Poor offset crash test score, ABS available only as a package option.
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What Edmunds.com says: An undeniable bargain at first glance, the Elantra is a well-rounded economy car. If it turns out to be as reliable as Hyundai's warranty suggests, there will be few reasons to spend more on its Japanese competitors.
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Get detailed pricing for the 2003 Hyundai Elantra
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| Consumer Rating |
| 8.4 |
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TMV® Dealer Retail:
$4,132
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Pros: Small price, big warranty, peppy engine, attractive styling.
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Cons: Unrefined handling, five-speed manual's rubbery shift action, mediocre fuel economy.
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What Edmunds.com says: The Rio and Rio Cinco are the lowest priced sedan and wagon on the market, and they feel that way. Buy one only if you must have a new-car warranty; otherwise, spend your money on a nice used car -- preferably a Japanese compact or a Hyundai Elantra.
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Get detailed pricing for the 2003 Kia Rio
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| Consumer Rating |
| 8.1 |
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TMV® Dealer Retail:
$4,328 - $5,277
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Pros: Low base price, nimble handling, available hatchback configuration, killer warranty.
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Cons: Lackluster engine performance, weak brakes and tires, mediocre build and materials, poor offset crash test score.
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What Edmunds.com says: Though convincingly cheap in base form, decently equipped Spectras cost as much as better-performing compacts like the Elantra, Focus and Sentra. Shop carefully.
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Get detailed pricing for the 2003 Kia Spectra
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| Editors' Rating |
| 7.5 |
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| Consumer Rating |
| 8.8 |
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TMV® Dealer Retail:
$14,906
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Pros: Outstanding driving dynamics, slick interior decor, competitive pricing.
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Cons: Small rear seat and trunk, not much storage space, styling more suited to baggy-panted masses.
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What Edmunds.com says: It's still not at the level of a BMW 3 Series, but its combination of price, performance and premium features make it a very intriguing sport sedan or wagon.
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Get detailed pricing for the 2003 Lexus IS 300
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| Consumer Rating |
| 9.3 |
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TMV® Dealer Retail:
$11,482 - $12,116
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Pros: Sports car handling, aggressive looks, incredible sound system.
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Cons: Frustrating stereo controls, overdone rear spoiler.
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What Edmunds.com says: Mazda gives its MP3 a much appreciated horsepower injection, turning an already capable performer into a potential segment killer.
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Get detailed pricing for the 2003 Mazda Mazdaspeed Protege
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| Editors' Rating |
| 8.1 |
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| Consumer Rating |
| 8.9 |
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TMV® Dealer Retail:
$6,447 - $7,474
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Pros: Tight suspension, powerful brakes, superb steering feel, comfortable seats, attractive exterior styling.
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Cons: Suspension may be too stiff for some buyers, mediocre horsepower output given the handling capabilities of the car.
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What Edmunds.com says: When it comes to small, snappy sedans, the Protege is a tough act to beat.
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Get detailed pricing for the 2003 Mazda Protege
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| Editors' Rating |
| 6.9 |
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| Consumer Rating |
| 8.9 |
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