5 Cars That Make People Happy

Getting a new car can be exciting, even thrilling, and mostly a happy occasion.

Sure, it matters what the car looks like on the outside and how comfy the interior is. But what may be most important is whether your new ride makes you happy.

The happiest owners are typically those who own luxury cars, according to a 2013 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout survey reported on by USA Today. Happy owners are more likely to stick with the same brand of car that they have experience with and enjoy, the magazine reported.

For this week's 5 Cars, we bring you five vehicles that make people "happiest" according to USA Today.

1. 2012 Fiat 500 Pop—Used—$11,923

From Cars.com: The two-door, four-wheel drive Fiat 500 features radial tires, a tire pressure monitor, tinted glass and fog lights. It also features a CD player, deluxe wheel covers and electronic stability control.

Available at RLMB Auto on Route 46 in Kenvil.

2. 2012 Volkswagen GTI—Used—$21,142

From Cars.com: This hatchback, four-wheel drive car features 200 HP horsepower, manual transmission and heated windshield wiper jets. It also features speed-proportional power steering, a sunroof, Bluetooth connectivity and audio controls on the steering wheel. The car comes with 11,218 miles on it.

Available at Route 23 Automall in Butler.

3. 2013 Lexus LS 460—Used—$82,000

From Cars.com: This luxury car features a Homelink system, navigation system, push-button start and a moon roof. It also features side-impact door beams, Xenon headlights and memory mirrors. The car comes with 9,500 miles on it.

Available at Lexus of Route 10 in Whippany.

4. 2013 Mazda CX-5—Used—$21,995

From Cars.com: This six-speed, automatic, all-wheel drive car comes with strut front suspension, a radio data system and daytime driving lights. It also features an in-dash CD player, audio controls on the steering wheel and comes with a Touring Tech package. The car has 13,073 miles on it.

Available at Thrift Auto Sales of Mountain Lakes on Route 46.

5. 2011 Kia Soul—Used—$15,994

From Cars.com: This four-wheel drive wagon features tinted glass, a power sunroof and multi-function steering wheel. It also features fog lamps, a rear window wiper and tire pressure monitor. The car comes with 27,840 miles on it.

Available at Towne Kia on Route 10 in Denville.