Prius c Named a ‘10 Best Back-to-School Car of 2013’

With the 2013-2014 school year right around the corner, many parents and students will be taking a trip to the car lot as part of their back-to-school shopping.

Editors from Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com hand-picked a selection of new cars they recommend for students who may be considering their MPG as well as their GPA.

The Toyota Prius c was named one of the "Top 10 Best Back-to-School Cars" by kbb.com.  Criteria for selecting the list included earning high grades in fuel economy, safety, style, versatility and overall value.

"With an industry-leading 53 mpg in the city, a starting price below $20,000, upstanding residual values and the reassurance of Toyota's reputation for reliability under its belt, the Prius c hybrid is a smart choice for students looking to offset their ever-climbing educational costs," kbb.com editors said.

Here's a look at the Top 10 list:
1.  2014 Nissan Versa Note
2.  2014 Ford Focus
3.  2014 Chevrolet Sonic
4.  2013 Mazda 3
5.  2013 Honda Civic
6.  2013 Kia Sportage
7.  2013 Volkswagen Golf
8.  2013 Toyota Prius c
9.  2013 Subaru Impreza
10. 2014 FIAT 500L