If you are in the market for a car, you may want to be sure that you find a car that will not bust your budget. Don't worry, this is absolutely possible. This may come as a surprise as it seems that everything is getting more expensive, food, movies and gas (to name a few). However, there are some car companies that have made a special effort to manufacture cars that are affordable for most budgets. These cars have affordable monthly payments and make trips to the gas station much more enjoyable.

Below, we will take a look at five cars that are not only cost effective, but are also easy on the gas. They may be small, but the price is right for single people or those with small families.

Ford Focus: The Ford Focus can be purchased for around $15,000 brand new. You are likely to get good financing. However, this will depend largely on our credit history. Ford often offers various incentives and rebates. The Focus also gets good gas mileage.

Honda Civic Coup: Hondas are good cars and have a good reputation. You can find one for around $14,000. It is a quality brand and is good on gas.

Hyundai Accent: The Hyundai Accent can be purchased for around $10,000. It is one of the cheapest cars in America. It isn't flashy and no one will confuse the Accent for a Mercedes, but it is affordable and it is great on gas.

Toyota Corolla: The Toyota Corolla is a small car that is high on quality. It is one of the best, inexpensive cars that you can get for your money.

Chevrolet Cavalier: The Chevrolet Cavalier is another pretty good affordable option. You can purchase one for around $11,000.

These cars are small, get good gas mileage. They may not be flashy but they are affordable. If you are not overly concerned with how stylish a particular car is but decide that affordable. These types of cars are perfect for individuals that want an inexpensive, new car. If you want a more stylish car, you may want to purchase a used car. You can still find one that is affordable but may also be pretty stylish. The only problem that you may run into is gas mileage. Another hindrance to purchasing one of the above cars is that they are not roomy. If you have a family, need to transport a good number of people or will need to use your vehicle for hauling, then these cars may not fit into your lifestyle. They may however, make a good option for a second car. These types of cars are perfect for running errands or for a partner to use as a work car. It's great on gas and the monthly payments are affordable.

These cars aren't the only brand new cars that you can purchase affordably. There are a few more. To find them, simply take some time and look around. A simple search on the internet or at local car dealerships will help you find other cars that are within your budget and that will not kill you at the gas pump.