6. 2017 Ford Fusion
As a top safety pick for 2016 by IIHS, the 2017 Ford Fusion follows a tradition of excellence. For the past few years, the Fusion has collected a lot of street cred in terms of styling and design, without the shock of a sticker price. And starting at $22,000, the 2017 Ford Fusion delivers the safety requirements and the street cred in the most affordable manner. But aside from its street cred and safety, the 2017 Ford Fusion is also known for its fuel efficiency. For the standard model, the Fusion gets a 21 miles per gallon for city driving, and another 32 miles per gallon for highway driving. But if you sign up for its hybrid version, city driving goes up to 43 miles per gallon, with a 41 miles per gallon for highway driving.