2009 Hyundai Elantra

$2,000 cash back

As our 2009 Best Compact Car for the Money award winner, the Elantra beats the traditional favorites in this class with a low up-front price and low long-term cost of ownership. It also beats them on space - in fact, the Elantra is so spacious the EPA classifies it as a midsize car. This month, it's an even more affordable proposition, available with $2,000 cash back.

MSRP: $14,120 - $17,820

Invoice: $13,735 - $17,090

MPG: 24 City / 33 Hwy

Courtesy of Yahoo Autos