2003 Chevrolet Cavalier

Accessories on our test car were few: OnStar for $695, uplevel sound system for $425, side impact air bags for $350 (a bargain for the added crash protection they provide) and 15-inch aluminum wheels for $295. A $565 destination charge brought the total to $17,905.


If you are in the market for a nice but inexpensive small car, this is one that finally, after many, many years of mediocrity, stands tall among the best of the competition. (www.chevrolet.com)