Volkswagen GTI - $28,595

The Volkswagen has been the king of hot hatches for years, and we can't see that changing anytime soon, especially with the recent Mk 8 reveal. Sure, the Mk 7 is aging, but it's still a blast to drive. We recommend springing for the GTI Sport and leaving it at that. But if you want even more power and all-wheel drive, the 292-horsepower Golf R is a great buy, as well. Here's a new manual model painted in black you can own today.