Hyundai recently released details of the new 2013 Accent, which is due to hit dealerships this year. Along with a slew of new standard features, the Accent is expected to have an improved fuel economy. The 2013 version is set to get 40 miles per gallon on the highway and 30 mpg in the city regardless of whether it is equipped with a manual or automatic transmission.

Some of the upgrades that will come standard with the new model in all trim levels include heated side mirrors, remote keyless entry and air conditioning. The Accent SE will have turn signal indicators on the side mirrors in addition to the heating feature that is great for frosty fall and winter mornings. While the new subcompact sedan is getting a lot of standard feature upgrades, these do come at a price. The 2013 Hyundai Accent will have a starting price of $14,545 for the entry level model, which is a $2,000 increase over the 2012 model year vehicle.

Those looking to purchase used cars in New Jersey may want to consider Hyundai Accents from model years 2006 through 2012. Kelley Blue Book suggests the price for a 2006 Accent in excellent condition to be around $8,000 at a dealership. This is the first year the Accent really began to be noticed as a respectable small car and it has a decent mileage of 32 mpg on the highway, 27 in the city, according to Edmunds. A 2012 model runs about $16,200 in excellent condition and offers a comparable fuel economy to the 2013 vehicle.

Drivers looking to get behind the wheel of a used Hyundai Accent or any other small, fuel efficient vehicle can head to New Jersey State Auto Auction. The dealer has a variety of makes and models.