Buy 2013 Toyota Corolla -

Excellent for its class, routinely achieving 30–34 mpg in real-world combined driving.

Rated 4.7/5 by owners on KBB. It uses a timing chain rather than a belt, reducing long-term maintenance costs.

According to Kelley Blue Book , current values (approximate as of April 2026) are:

Though many trims have Bluetooth and a touchscreen, there is no backup camera available for this model year.