Top 10 Cheapest Cars to Lease

While it might not appeal to everyone, leasing is a great way to get into a car for a lot less cash than buying. That said, here’s a list of 10 low-cost lease deals that are hard to ignore, since none of them crack the $200 a month price-point.

An automatic Kia Rio LX sedan costs $15,500 up front. While that’s a low, low price tag for an attractive looking subcompact, the real deal is with the lease offer. After putting down just $1,999, you can lease a Rio LX for just $159 a month. The LX model is the most stripped out Rio you can get, sporting 15″ wheels with hubcaps. There’s a few optional extras like the Eco driving mode and power windows.

The Rio is the ideal choice for those looking for a powerful subcompact, since the vehicle is powered by a 1.6L four-cylinder engine which makes 138-hp. The cars small size and peppy engine also make it pretty thrifty on fuel, with EPA ratings of 28 mpg in the city, 36 mpg on the highway and 31 mpg combined. Check out the Kia Rio specs and read our full review here.

Making just 117 hp, the Honda Fit is less powerful than some of its main competitors, but it is incredibly spacious, and nets some solid fuel economy. Expect to get 28 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway, good for 31 mpg combined. At that price the Fit sports a five-speed automatic transmission, stability control, cruise control and 160-watt sound system which has MP3 and USB compatibility. Read our Honda Fit Review here and check out the full Honda Fit specs.

The Imprezas two-liter boxer engine makes just 148 hp, and the extra weight of the AWD system means that the car isn’t the most efficient vehicle on this list, getting 25 mpg in the city, 34 mpg on the highway and 28 mpg combined. The base Subaru Impreza features Bluetooth connectivity and an handy trip computer which gives you all the details on your driving habits. Read our Subaru Impreza review and checkout the specs too.

The Scion xD subcompact has a hard-to-miss style and price. A car worth $17,555 is a solid lease at $149 a month, and is a steal when you consider you’re spending under $2,000 upfront. This makes the xD one of the most affordable hatchbacks for those in the market for a lease.

Earning 29 mpg combined, the xD isn’t the most fuel friendly vehicles on this list, but at least it’s one of the cheapest. The xD also features quite a few convenience features including power windows and locks and 60/40 split folding rear seats. Read our latest Scion xD review and check out the full specs of the Scion xD.

The Lancer features power windows and locks, and sports a solid 140-watt sound system. The Lancer also features seven airbags. Read our latest Mitsubishi Lancer Review, and check out the Lancer’s full specs.

The Chevy Cruze features some solid styling and adequate space for rear seat passengers. The Cruze also features a spacious trunk. A safety powerhouse, the Cruze comes with 10 airbags as standard equipment. Those into high-tech offerings will appreciate the OnStar service, and the vehicles standard Bluetooth connectivity. Read our Chevy Cruze Review, and take a look at the full specs.

A new vehicle for 2013, the Versa Note is available with a suite of high tech features, like an around view parking camera. The car’s bubbly styling is sure to be a hit, and the extra practicality of the hatchback is a great reason to look at a Versa Note. This model sports power mirrors, air conditioning and 60/40 split folding rear seats. Read our Nissan Versa Note Review, and check out the full specs of the Nissan Hatchback.

Making just 109 hp, the 1.6L four-cylinder engine isn’t a highlight of the Nissan Versa, but the fuel economy might be. Earning 30 mpg combined, the Versa is a no-frills fuel sipper. Other standard features include a CD player and air conditioning. Read our Nissan Versa Review, and check out the full specs here.

Even better is the national leasing deal that’s currently going on which helps make the IQ stand out to buyers. That $99/month deal comes with a $1,919 payment due at the time of signing, which might be a bit steep for a car of this price tag. Still, you get 11 standard airbags in the iQ, and the six-speaker sound system is sure to be a hit in such a small vehicle. Read our Scion iQ review and see the specs for yourself.

The Pure coupe is pretty barebones, with 15-inch wheels and manual windows. A radio and AC are optional extras. Those are just a few of the sacrifices one will have to make when getting a car for $99 a month. See the full specs of the smart fortwo and read the latest Smart fortwo review.