2021 Subaru Impreza

Cars with manual transmissions have become an endangered species — but don’t declare them extinct just yet. Automakers still feature the three-pedal setup, if rarely, in today’s new or redesigned cars.

Cars with manual transmissions have become an endangered species — but don’t declare them extinct just yet. Automakers still feature the three-pedal setup, if rarely, in today’s new or redesigned cars.

IIHS has released its list of vehicles that qualify for either of its two awards, Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick Plus, for 2021.

In terms of straight value, which compact sedan is best for the money? We took eight popular small sedans for the 2021 model year and stacked them up.