Five Cars for College Graduates Under $15,000

With college loans looming and entry-level salaries as the weekly paycheck, recent college graduates know that the last thing they need is to spend a lot of money buying a car. Here at LeSueur Car Company, we have plenty of great quality cars for at or under $15,000. Continue reading to learn the five cars we recommend for college graduates.

1: 2015 Toyota Prius

The Toyota Prius is a hybrid icon known for its efficiency, value, and reliability. If you're looking for a modern, economic and comfortable means of transportation, consider that the Prius gets an impressive 51 MPG in town, and includes great standard features like touch-screen media interface with navigation, back-up camera, auxiliary audio jack, USB port, back-up camera, a very spacious interior that accommodates 5 adult passengers comfortably, and an array of safety features that'll keep you confident that you and your passengers will be protected.

2: 2016 Volkswagen Jetta 

The 2016 Jetta is pretty awesome and comes loaded with great interior features. The Sport trim options include a user friendly touchscreen interface with navigation and back-up camera, plus Bluetooth and heated leatherette bucket seating. It's a car you wont dread spending your daily commute in; you may actually start to look forward to! This model gets about 37 MPG highway with a turbocharged 1.8L engine, and seats 5.

3: 2015 Mini Cooper Hardtop

This MINI Cooper Hardtop only has 23,000 miles on it! Features include keyless toggle switch ignition, automatic start/stop feature for further improved fuel economy, and a full length dual pane panoramic moonroof. Built with a turbocharged 3 cylinder engine, this 4 seater gets up to an incredible 40 MPG on the highway; numbers you usually don’t see unless you're driving a diesel or hybrid!

4: 2015 Nissan Altima 

Nissan Altimas are known for their excellent fuel efficiency and practical standard features like Bluetooth, AM/FM radio, very comfortable plush cloth seats, smart key w/push-button ignition, power accessories and more! Equipped with a gas sipping 2.5L 4 cylinder engine, this sedan gets about 38 MPG on the highway,  making it among the most efficient in its class! Come test drive this full size, money-saving sedan today!

5: 2016 Kia Forte SX 

The 2016 Forte is sportier and more elegant than other Fortes, especially in the SX trim, which comes with an interior packed with features and a turbocharged engine. Built with a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, this impressive 2 door makes over 200 HP and does so efficiently at up to 30 MPG highway. Steering and handling are nicely balanced, with alternate modes depending on driver preference. Inside, Kia does a nice job with the dress-up and tech with stuff like back-up camera on a touchscreen interface and bluetooth.

Any of these vehicles would be perfect for a college graduate! If you want to explore our extensive inventory of pre loved vehicles, just visit our website!