As everyone knows by now, GM's entry into the electric car market--the Chevy Volt--costs $41,000 before tax breaks. After the tax breaks, you can happily drive one off the lot for $33,000 ... if you can ignore those guilt pangs knowing your fellow Americans have chipped in $8,000 to your new ride.
Welfare for the sanctimonious?
Meanwhile, back in the real world, there are plenty of great cars you can buy for less than $41,000 or even less than $33,000--and honestly. Here are my picks (in alphabetical order).
Ten for Less Than $41,000:
Audi Q5
BMW 3-Series (Base Model)
Cadillac CTS Sports Wagon
Chevy Camaro Z28 (Coming in 2011)
Chrysler 300 (Hemi Model)
Ford Flex EcoBoost
Infinity G37
Lexus RX350 (Mid Model)
Nissan 370Z (Touring with Sports Package Model)
Toyota Sequoia
Ten for Less Than $33,000:
Chevy Silverado 1500
Ford Fusion Hybrid
Ford Mustang Convertible (V6 Premium)
Honda CRV
Hyundai Genesis
Nissan Leaf Electric
Mini Cooper
Subaru Outback
Toyota Avalon
Toyota Prius Hybrid
This list doesn't even touch the rich recession market of slightly used cars.
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