What are you driving this summer?
Whether you are thinking of buying a new or used car, our list of top 10 affordable cars for moms this summer are excellent choices for busy mothers who need the room to easily haul kids, groceries, soccer supplies or anything else. They are great family cars and yet stylish enough for anyone looking for good transportation.
Automobiles by Honda:
1) CR-V. This is a midsize, five-passenger SUV. It averages about 27 mpg for combined city and highway driving. There is more than 30 cubic feet of cargo space in the back. That’s big enough for mom to get the job done but not so big that it’s hard to maneuver. MSRP: $29,575
2) Odyssey. If you carry more than five passengers, the Odyssey is for you. It holds eight passengers and has about eight more cubic feet of cargo space than the CR-V. It averages 22 mpg. MSRP: $37,855
3) Pilot. Another midsize SUV, the Pilot has three seats and also carries eight passengers. However, you can lower the third seat and have almost 48 cubic feet of cargo space while still transporting five passengers. It averages over 21 mpg. MSRP: $40,20
4) Accord. This five-passenger sedan has a decent-sized trunk with more than 14 cubic feet of storage space. If an SUV is not your thing, this is a good choice. It averages 28 mpg. MSRP: $25,995
5) Civic. With an average of 33 mpg, the Civic is great for fuel economy. The trade off is limited cargo space because the trunk only has about 12 cubic feet of it. If you have a small family and are budget minded, this is for you. MSRP: $24,445
Automobiles by Nissan:
6) Altima. Sporty moms need sporty cars. The Altima fits the bill and still provides more than 25 cubic feet of cargo space in the trunk. The interior is roomy too, so you won’t have a problem transporting kids or other passengers. It averages about 27 mpg. MSRP: $21,330
7) Rogue. This is another midsize SUV, but it has a sporty look. Behind the second seat is around 29 cubic feet of storage space. It has a monitor that shows what is around all sides of the vehicle. With that, Mom won’t run over anything by accident and she will have an easier time backing out of a tight space. It averages just over 25 mpg. MSRP: $29,235
8) Sentra. Here’s another great car for moms on a budget. That’s not just because of price, as it also averages over 30 mpg. At 13 cubic feet, cargo space is limited, but this sedan carries five passengers. MSRP: $19,140
Other affordable cars moms would love this summer:
9) Volkswagen Jetta TDI. The Jetta is not have much cargo space, with 15.7 cubic feet, but it will carry five passengers for more than 600 miles on one tank of diesel fuel. It averages over 35 mpg. MSRP: $27,215
10) Subaru Outback. This station wagon looks a bit like a small SUV. It carries five passengers and has more than 38 cubic feet of cargo space. Moms with kids love it because it has been a top safety pick for three years running. It averages about 21 mpg. MSRP: $32,470
