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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—$14,800

From Cars.com: This four-door sedan features fog lights, a Homelink system, fuel data display and sunroof. It also features a multi-function steering wheel and heated seats. The car comes with 18,203 miles on it.

Available at Towne Hyundai on Route 10 in Denville.

2.  2012 Ford Focus Titanium—Used—$20,949

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, a rear spoiler and power sunroof.

Available at Maplecrest Ford on East Main Street in Mendham.

3. 2012 Hyundai Sonota SE—Used—$21,637

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 29,745 miles on it.

Available at Route 23 Automall in Butler.

4. 2013 Volkswagen Golf—Used—$29,995

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.

Available at Thrift Auto Sales of Mountain Lakes.

5. 2012 Toyota Camry SE—Used—$19,591

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 16,451 miles on it.

Available at Route 23 Honda in Pompton Plains.


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