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10 cheapest new cars in America

Base price: $12,490

Fuel economy: 34 City, 38 Hwy

Based on functionality, you'd think the Smart car ought to be the cheapest car you can buy but it's not. Not quite, anyway. What you get is two seats, a tiny three-cylinder engine and a rough-shifting transmission all wrapped inside a tall body that pitches forward and aft over bumps. The ForTwo is super-easy to park, infinitely customizable and a sure-fire conversation starter, though.

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By Peter Valdes-Dapena @PeterDrives - Last updated February 06 2013 05:54 AM ET

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