[gk_ghig14]

I have decided to retire the mustang from being my daily driver and purchase a more fuel efficient daily driver.

I would love to see my fuel costs at around 12-15 cents a mile(currently around 20 cents). My driving is I'd say 80% city, 18% short highway trips(5-10 miles), 2% long highway trips(50+ miles).

So far I've thought about the obvious choices(to me anyways) like Miata, GTI/GLI, cobalt ss sedan, sentra se-r, Lincoln ls, civic si, focus svt. But none of those seem to fit my criteria below, so I need some help on more choices! Thanks!

Criteria:
Be under $12,000 if a 2012 or older; or under $14,000 if a 2013 or newer
Must be 2005 or newer
EPA rated mid 20s-low 30s combined mpg
Must seat 4-5 people
Very reliable
Low-average maintenance costs
Be sporty and fun to drive
Not be a box or obviously eco friendly(xb, cube, prius, insight)
Would prefer 4 door sedan or hatch, but I could settle for another 2 door
Would prefer automatic to keep maintenance cost down(no surprise clutch replacement)