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Green_Girl · by **Green_Girl** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 12:23 am

The vehicles that made Kelley Blue Book's 2009 list of Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 -- typically a gas-sipping and obviously affordable bunch -- are cooler than they have ever been. More fun, more practical and more amenity-laden than ever before, today's entry-level vehicles deliver more than simply affordable and efficient transportation.

The list of qualifying vehicles under $18,000 putting together and using their New Car Blue Book Values, which reflect real-world transaction prices and provide a more useful comparison point than Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Every vehicle on the list can be purchased for less than $18,000.

Here is the 10 Best Cars 0f 2009 Under $18,000:

2009 Ford Focus:
What makes the Ford Focus cool? Surprisingly European-like driving dynamics and the available SYNC infotainment system. The affordable music and phone integration system can read your text messages and search your music library via voice commands, allowing you to easily sport some of the coolest in-car technology around without breaking the bank.

2009 Honda Fit
Redesigned for 2009, the fun, flexible Fit remains a sub-compact standout. It's also a good example of just how far sub-compacts have come, offering features like a navigation system, paddle shifters and, of course, iPod integration.

2010 Kia Soul
You don't have to drop the big bucks to get a car with kickin' style and all the techie gadgets required to get by in the world today. Every Kia Soul comes with standout styling, Bluetooth phone connectivity, an auxiliary audio input and iPod integration. But the pulsing speaker lights are the first things you'll show your friends.

2010 Mazda MAZDA3
The first-generation MAZDA3 made our Coolest Cars list every year of its existence and now its successor is continuing the streak. Whether you want a sedan or a sporty five-door hatchback, the MAZDA3 guarantees a fun driving experience while still being fuel efficient and versatile.

2009 Nissan Cube
High fashion and a low price make the Nissan Cube an excellent choice for buyers who want to look cool on a budget. The Cube takes the compact box concept and elevates it with distinct details like asymmetrical rear styling and a supremely roomy and flexible interior.

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