As consumers prepare for increasing prices at the pump in 2013, car buyers will most likely be seeking out vehicles with low prices and high MPGs. That said, AutoLiquidator has come out with its list of new cars under $15,000 that will also keep you on the road and out of lines at the gas station.

While each vehicle on AutoLiquidator’s list can achieve up to and more than 30 miles per gallon in combined fuel efficiency, and rings in at just under $15K, they are also packed with the latest and highly in-demand technology that drivers expect behind the wheel today.

Check below to see the five most affordable and MPG-savvy cars on the market.

Ford Fiesta

The 2013 Ford Fiesta is a five-passenger manual transmission, four-door sub-compact passenger car or small wagon. It is available in three trim packages, the Titanium, S and SE and ranges from $12,705 to $17,518, while the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) ranges from $13,200 to $18,200. Exterior colors to choose from include Blue Candy Metallic, Ingot Silver Metallic, Lime Squeeze Metallic, Oxford White, Race Red, Ruby Red Metallic, Tuxedo Black Metallic, Violet Grey Metallic, and Yellow Blaze Metallic, and four interior colors, Charcoal Black, Charcoal Black/Red, Charcoal Black/White, and Light Stone.

Kia Rio

2013 Kia Rio
2013 Kia Rio: Starting MSRP $13,600 (30 City / 37 Hwy) Reuters

The 2013 Kia Rio is a five-passenger automatic or manual transmission, four-door compact passenger car. It is available in three trim packages, the SX, EX, and LX and ranges from $13,340 to $17,070, while MSRP ranges from $13,600 to $17,900. Exterior colors to choose from include Aurora Black Pearl, Bright Silver, Chestnut, Clear White, Electric Blue, Midnight Sapphire, Platinum Graphite, Signal Red, and Silverstone Beige, and two interior colors, Beige and Black.

Chevrolet Sonic

2013 Chevrolet Sonic
2013 Chevrolet Sonic: Starting MSRP $14,185 (29 City / 40 Hwy) Reuters

The 2013 Chevrolet Sonic is a five-passenger manual or automatic transmission, four-door sub-compact passenger car. It is available in four trim packages, the LS, LT, LTZ, and RS and ranges from $13,830 to $20,397, while MSRP ranges from $14,185 to $21,470. The 2013 Chevrolet Sonic is available in 10 exterior colors including Black Granite Metallic, Blue Topaz Metallic, Crystal Red Tintcoat, Cyber Gray Metallic, Inferno Orange Metallic, Mocha Bronze Metallic, Silver Ice Metallic, Summit White, Victory Red, and White Diamond Tricoat, and four interior colors, Dark Pewter/Dark Titanium, Jet Black, Jet Black/Brick, and Jet Black/Dark Titanium.

Nissan Versa

2013 Nissan Versa
2013 Nissan Versa: Starting MSRP $11,990 (31 City / 40 Hwy) Reuters

The 2013 Nissan Versa is a five-passenger manual or automatic transmission, four-door compact passenger car. It is available in four trim packages, the S, SV, SL, and S Plusand ranges from $11,577 to $16,288, while MSRP ranges from $11,990 to $16,890. The 2013 Nissan Versa is available in eight exterior colors, Blue Onyx Metallic, Brilliant Silver Metallic, Fresh Powder, Magnetic Gray Metallic, Metallic Blue, Red Brick Metallic, Super Black, and Titanium Metallic, and two interior colors, Charcoal and Sandstone.

Hyundai Accent

The 2013 Hyundai Accent is a five-passenger manual or automatic transmission, four-door compact passenger car. It is available in three trim packages, the GLS, GS, and SE and ranges from $14,154 to $16,590, while MSRP ranges from $14,545 to $17,095. The 2013 Hyundai Accent is available in nine exterior colors, Boston Red, Century White, Clearwater Blue, Cyclone Gray, Electrolyte Green, Ironman Silver, Marathon Blue, Mocha Bronze, and Ultra Black, and three interior colors, Beige, Black, and Gray.

Click here for a Autoliduidator's full list of new cars under $15,000 that will be efficient on gas, too.

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