2011 Volkswagen Jetta a starting price of $15,995

The name change isn't just for kicks. Outside the continent of Europe, four-door saloons are generally more popular over hatchbacks. In America where additional space of whatever form in an automobile is always welcomed, the Jetta (that's Bora for the rest of the world) is the most popular European passenger car for many years running, accounting for 40 per cent of all Volkswagens sold there. In fact, the Jetta has the rare distinction of being launched first in North America before Europe, and it is only produced in Mexico.

The basic packages offered include the GL, GLS, GLI, and GLX. Each of these is offered with at least 3 different engines which is where things start to get confusing. Most of these packages can also be equipped with a bare bones set-up or a fully loaded interior. GL models are a basic car and will have standard features like intermittent wipers, AM/FM/Cassette players, power locks, side mirror defrosters, cloth fabric upholstery, AC, but no power windows. The standard engine for the GL is the 2.0 liter four cylinder that puts out 115 hp. The fuel economy of this model ranges from 24 mpg city to 31 mpg highway. GL cars can also be equipped with the TDI engine that gets 90 horsepower that gets an impressive 155 pound feet of torque along with 34 mpg city and 49 mpg highway

2011 Volkswagen Jetta a starting price of $15,995