Norris Ford

With an estimated 41 mpg city driving, the 2012 Ford Fusion isn't slacking when it comes to fuel economy. Ford is, however, planning to push the limits for the 2013 model year.

Specifically, the Blue Oval is planning a 15 percent jump in fuel economy, hitting 47 or 48 mpg city driving. Forty-seven or 48 mpg...it doesn't really matter. Either, way the new 2013 Ford Fusion is certain to overshadow its competitors…

Which cars deliver over 35 mpg and cost less than $20,000? And, how do such cars compare?

Those are precisely the questions USA Today and Cars.com were asking themselves. And, Norris Ford is willing to bet you many of you have been asking yourself similar questions too, if maybe a little less pointed - especially as gas prices continue on an upward trajectory across the nation.

To get the answers, USA Today and Cars…