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" It&amp;#039;s not often that a car&amp;#039;s moniker actually matches its personality. But for the Kia Soul, the name fits. Sure, it&amp;#039;s one of the least expensive new cars on the market, but it packs quite a lot of substance into that bargain-basement price tag. Inside, the materials used are one solid notch above the class. Kia offers two engines. We prefer the more potent 142-hp 2.0-liter inline Four that comes standard on Sport models. BEST VALUE Kia Soul Base Price: $13,300  The Soul Sport is surprisingly fun to drive. The firm suspension and robust motor make short work of switchbacks. And yet, on a recent 300-mile fuel-economy marathon test drive, the Kia Soul Sport returned a very solid 31.2 mpg. When three testers piled into the back seat they found plenty of comfort--even on longer trips. And with those seats folded, the Kia can handle 53.4 cubic feet of cargo.  When you back up the head-turning styling with grin-inducing performance and a modest price, you&amp;#039;ve got one very smart buy. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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