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5 Cars For Your New Teen Driver

These cars are ranked 'smart choices' for teens' first time behind the wheel.

Handing a pair of jingly-jangly keys to a first-time driver is emotional. Emotionally exciting for the driver, and emotionally fearful on part of his or her parents. 

Depending on how confident the driver's parents are about them damaging the car, the new driver could be speeding off in a new set of wheels, or maybe just a hand-me down. There are a few "smart choices" for your teen's first car though, according BankRate.com, if you're looking to make a purchase that is both safe for your driver and for your wallet. 

For this week's 5 Cars, we bring you five cars that are good for your new, teen driver.

1. 2010 Kia Forte SX—Used—$16,995

From Cars.com: This four-door sedan features fog lights, a Homelink system, and fuel data display. It also features a multi-function steering wheel. The car comes with 19,912 miles on it.

Available at James Toyota Kia on Route 202 in Flemington.

2.  2012 Ford Focus—Used—$17,990

From Cars.com: This automatic, four-door hatchback features an ambient light package, fog lamps, satellite radio and a navigation system. It also features chrome wheels, and digital audio input. The car comes with 9,547 miles on it.

Available at Liccardi Ford Lincoln on Route 22 in Watchung.

3. 2012 Hyundai Sonota GLS—Used—$16,989

From Cars.com: This four-door sedan features 200 HP horsepower, tinted glass, transmission controls on the steering wheel and dusk-sensing headlights. It also features Bluetooth connectivity, an overhead console and power-heated mirrors. The car comes with 29,328 miles on it.

Available at Global Automall on Route 22 in North Plainfield.

4. 2013 Volkswagen Golf—Used—$33,245

From Cars.com: This four-door hatchback features leather interior, a rear spoiler, Sirius XM radio and heated windshield wiper jets. It also features intercooled turbo, speed-sensitive volume control and an auxiliary engine cooler. The car comes with 6,205 miles on it.

Available at Princeton Audi on Route 206 in Princeton.

5. 2012 Toyota Camry—Used—$23,995

From Cars.com: This four-door sedan features an MP3 player, an in-dash single CD player and daytime running lights. It also features wireless connectivity, an engine immobilizer and speed-sensitive volume control The car comes with 23,349 miles on it.

Available at Crystal Automall on Route 22 in Green Brook.


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