2010-12 Fiesta or Honda Fit.

[thebarber]

fiestas have major problems with the auto power-shift transmissions if you're going auto (though im not sure how far that extends into the newer models). the rear seats are properly tight (if you have kids/family or friends with legs). i had a friend with a 2011-ish fiesta that had water get into his fuse box and rotted out all the wiring.

that said, id totally rock an ST or a 1.0T model (SFE, i think)

otherwise, the honda fit is the superior car overall. whatever you spend on sticker price for the fit will be made up in low maintenance, overall quality, and resale.

i would go fit over fiesta