The Ford Fiesta and Hyundai Accent both fall in the category of subcompacts, which have often been first cars for new drivers. While both start between $15,000 and $16,000, the Hyundai seems to give slightly better bang for your buck, with the more expensive base Fiesta relying on econo car classic features like wind-up windows and painted steel wheels with plastic wheelcovers. Still, the Fiesta is clearly the more stylish.