How closely have you looked at other cars like the Fit or Versa?

[Gr8ful_Ken]

When I first started researching to purchase a new car, i read several places about inconsistent build quality in the Versa, and then noticed that my local area was flooded with used Versas with 15k or less on them, not a good sign.

I drove the Yaris, the Fit, and the Kia Soul (I liked the looks of it, but was really looking for better mileage than that, and the clutch felt like a sponge).

I liked the exterior of the Yaris, and interior of The Fit. The fit was probably more fun to drive, but that exterior is absolutely awful.

So it came down to price... Yaris was cheaper. Then, 0% financing made it a no-brainer.