ATLANTA -- It's the top five list that I love.

"Consumer Reports" recently compiled the best of the "affordable" cars.

And I got an inside look at why these five made the list.

This is one impressive line of cars.

“Consumer Reports” ranks all five as best for under $20,000.

And if you think you can't get a great car this cheap, think again!

They put each through 50 tests, checking reliability, fuel economy and safety.

This year's top 5 bargains are the Ford Focus, Mazda-3, Pontiac Vibe, Mini Cooper and the Honda Civic.

All of these top five have the features most buyers demand.

So you can get for under $20,000 curtain and side airbags.

ABS anti-lock brakes are excellent and help you steer during any avoidance maneuver instead locking up the brakes.

All those safety features are available. Sometimes they’re an option; sometimes standard, but again on all the vehicles under twenty grand you can definitely get those.

While the Ford and Mazda are your basic sedans, the Pontiac Vibe is unique.