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The Challenger

2012 Mazda Mazda3 S Touring 4DR Hatchback

0-60: 7.29s

1/4 mi: 15.8s

HP: 167

MSRP: $21,200

($28,620 in 2026 dollars)

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26 cars beat it for less money

Faster 0-60 AND cheaper than $28,620

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#1

2016 Kia Forte EX 4DR Sedan

0-60: 6.73s0.56s faster

$23,988$4,632 less

#1

2016 Kia Forte EX 4DR Sedan

0-60: 6.73s0.56s faster

1/4 mi: 15.28s

$23,988$4,632 less

#2

2016 Jeep Renegade Sport 4DR 4X4

0-60: 6.78s0.51s faster

$23,994$4,626 less

0-60: 6.78s0.51s faster

1/4 mi: 15.3s

$23,994$4,626 less

#3

2013 Chrysler 200 LX 4DR Sedan

0-60: 6.18s1.11s faster

$26,588$2,032 less

0-60: 6.18s1.11s faster

1/4 mi: 14.61s

$26,588$2,032 less

#4

2017 Honda Civic LX 4DR Hatchback

0-60: 6.84s0.45s faster

$23,640$4,980 less

0-60: 6.84s0.45s faster

1/4 mi: 15.39s

$23,640$4,980 less

#5

2018 Mazda Mazda3 Touring 4DR Sedan

0-60: 6.81s0.48s faster

$24,108$4,512 less

0-60: 6.81s0.48s faster

1/4 mi: 15.33s

$24,108$4,512 less

#6

2013 Dodge Avenger SE 4DR FWD Sedan

0-60: 6.18s1.11s faster

$26,723$1,897 less

0-60: 6.18s1.11s faster

1/4 mi: 14.6s

$26,723$1,897 less

#7

2015 Volkswagen Golf TSI S 2-Door 2DR FWD Hatchback

0-60: 6.96s0.33s faster

$23,154$5,466 less

0-60: 6.96s0.33s faster

1/4 mi: 15.32s

$23,154$5,466 less

#8

2016 Hyundai Elantra GT Base 4DR Hatchback

0-60: 7.02s0.27s faster

$22,560$6,060 less

0-60: 7.02s0.27s faster

1/4 mi: 15.45s

$22,560$6,060 less

#9

2018 Fiat 500X POP 4DR FWD

0-60: 6.97s0.32s faster

$23,994$4,626 less

0-60: 6.97s0.32s faster

1/4 mi: 15.49s

$23,994$4,626 less

#10

2013 Nissan Juke S 4DR FWD

0-60: 6.8s0.49s faster

$25,637$2,983 less

0-60: 6.8s0.49s faster

1/4 mi: 15.39s

$25,637$2,983 less

#11

2016 Scion tC Base 2DR Coupe

0-60: 7.02s0.27s faster

$23,262$5,358 less

0-60: 7.02s0.27s faster

1/4 mi: 15.45s

$23,262$5,358 less

#12

2013 Dodge Grand Caravan SE FWD Passenger VAN

0-60: 6.42s0.87s faster

$26,993$1,627 less

0-60: 6.42s0.87s faster

1/4 mi: 15.02s

$26,993$1,627 less

#13

2014 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE 4DR Sedan

0-60: 6.87s0.42s faster

$25,508$3,112 less

0-60: 6.87s0.42s faster

1/4 mi: 15.44s

$25,508$3,112 less

#14

2015 Kia Rio SX 4DR Sedan

0-60: 7.11s0.18s faster

$21,708$6,912 less

0-60: 7.11s0.18s faster

1/4 mi: 15.71s

$21,708$6,912 less

#15

2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback SE 5DR

0-60: 7.03s0.26s faster

$24,168$4,452 less

0-60: 7.03s0.26s faster

1/4 mi: 15.55s

$24,168$4,452 less

#16

2016 Dodge Dart SXT 4DR Sedan

0-60: 7.09s0.20s faster

$23,274$5,346 less

0-60: 7.09s0.20s faster

1/4 mi: 15.47s

$23,274$5,346 less

#17

2013 Kia Forte Koup SX 2DR Coupe

0-60: 6.99s0.30s faster

$25,380$3,240 less

0-60: 6.99s0.30s faster

1/4 mi: 15.56s

$25,380$3,240 less

#18

2012 Kia Optima LX 4DR Sedan

0-60: 6.89s0.40s faster

$26,325$2,295 less

0-60: 6.89s0.40s faster

1/4 mi: 15.44s

$26,325$2,295 less

#19

2013 Kia Soul ! 4DR Hatchback

0-60: 6.78s0.51s faster

$26,865$1,755 less

0-60: 6.78s0.51s faster

1/4 mi: 15.42s

$26,865$1,755 less

#20

2016 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 4DR AWC Sedan

0-60: 7.12s0.17s faster

$23,994$4,626 less

0-60: 7.12s0.17s faster

1/4 mi: 15.57s

$23,994$4,626 less

#21

2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4DR Sedan

0-60: 6.88s0.41s faster

$26,723$1,897 less

0-60: 6.88s0.41s faster

1/4 mi: 15.43s

$26,723$1,897 less

#22

2014 Hyundai Elantra Base 2DR Coupe

0-60: 6.98s0.31s faster

$26,460$2,160 less

0-60: 6.98s0.31s faster

1/4 mi: 15.54s

$26,460$2,160 less

#23

2013 Jeep Patriot Sport 4DR FWD

0-60: 7.21s0.08s faster

$21,593$7,027 less

0-60: 7.21s0.08s faster

1/4 mi: 15.7s

$21,593$7,027 less

#24

2012 Suzuki Kizashi S 4DR FWD Sedan

0-60: 7.16s0.13s faster

$25,649$2,971 less

0-60: 7.16s0.13s faster

1/4 mi: 15.64s

$25,649$2,971 less

#25

2012 Jeep Compass Sport 4DR FWD

0-60: 7.22s0.07s faster

$26,048$2,572 less

0-60: 7.22s0.07s faster

1/4 mi: 15.75s

$26,048$2,572 less

#26

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen 2.5L S 4DR

0-60: 7.26s0.03s faster

$27,263$1,357 less

0-60: 7.26s0.03s faster

1/4 mi: 15.6s

$27,263$1,357 less

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