Price when new: $14,620 (base model)
Dealer used price: $11,051
Private-party price: $10,276
Certified used price: $11,667
MPG (city/hwy): 28/34

The Fit might look small from the outside, but inside it has plenty of legroom and cargo space -- its 21 cubic feet matches that in the Ford Taurus. J.D. Power rated the 2008 tops for reliability in the subcompact segment. Its stellar fuel economy makes it popular as gas prices soar.