The stepping shift away from pickup trucks and sport-utility automobiles power-driven by eight-cylinder engines is a little bit hard one for U.S. auto manufacturers, but a trend in buyers insist, is assisting them gets improved pricing on the smaller automobiles they recently put up for sale.

Small-vehicle shoppers, who are selecting for gas-sipping four-cylinder vehicles along with record-high fuel costs, aren't economical when it comes to expensive car comforts such as leather seats, sunroofs, navigation systems and new state-of-the-art automotive machinery. Therefore, purchase prices on most small cars are really increasing by $2,000 to $3,000 as downsizing affluent clientele as well as tech-savvy newbie shoppers are joining up rich choices packages through their smaller options.

The usnews.rankingsandreviews.com made reviews and ranked the most affordable cars and top of the list is the 2008 Honda Civic that holds up in a sibling competition with the model of 2008 Honda Fit. The Civic embraces an edge in security, safety plus exterior appearance, as the same time the Honda Fit designs adaptable cabin gets a better option for some consumers.  A few has modified in the Civic for 2008. 

Mr. De La Garza, Marketing Director of Ford Focus recommends a features on most of their small cars now that they rarely, if ever presented in the past years. He also said that the auto manufacturer estimated 20% of Ford Focus sales in 2008 to be high-end reproductions that put up for sale going almost $ 17,000 and now coming to 30%.

Presently, Ford has on mind to increase its existence in the high-end small-car section by presenting a deluxe, SEL package. It will mark exterior chrome, leather, Sync technology, 16-inch wheels and ambient lights. The value is $17,750. There are also small cars that increase their prices like the Pontiac G6, Chevrolet Malibu, and other models of Mercedes Benz.