[Daox]

I think I'm going to expand my search criteria. fueleconomy.gov helped out. Search parameters:

Model year: 1996-2000
Fuel type: gasoline
Transmission: manual
Vehicle type: conventional (not hybrid/diesel)
MPG rating: 30+ combined

This really helped me generate a more full list of vehicles to choose from. This is what fueleconomy.gov spit out ranked highest mpg to lowest.

1. Metro/Swift 1.0l
2. Civic HX
3. Metro/Swift 1.3l
4. Aspire
5. Echo
6. Tercel
7. Del Sol
8. Paseo
9. Mirage / Summit
10. Civic
11. Protege
12. Corolla / Prism
13. Escort / Tracer

The Saturns are just off the list rated at 29 combined. So, it looks like I'll be adjusting my search a little bit. A few of those cars are definitely out of the price range (Civic, Del Sol, Echo, probably others).