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Top 100 Cheapest New Cars Right Now

For those of you who want the dependability and warranty a new car can provide, but need something super affordable, I've compiled the top 100 most affordable new cars available right now, broken down by trim level.

If you intend to keep your new vehicle for a long time (like more than 5 years), than one of these options may make sense for you. However, if you like to trade cars often, or want a lot of bang for your buck, you should be considering a 3-5 year old used car instead.

Unlike other sources, I sort my list by Average Selling Price, not MSRP, because this is more accurate, plus it factors in the different discounts or premiums you will pay for different models. Most other sources list these vehicles incorrectly because they focus on MSRP, not REAL prices you can expect to pay.

Also note that the cheapest cars are generally those with Manual transmissions. Most people don't want these, and they're usually hard to find in stock anyway. I highlighted the ones with Manual transmission in red color.

The good news is these deals should all be readily available on TrueCar No Haggle and CarsDirect

Cheapest Brand New Cars (by location)

Rank Vehicle Trim MSRP Real Price + APR Deal Local Deals
1 2024 Nissan Versa Sedan S Manual $18,655 $17,150
2 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage Hatchback ES $18,015 $17,265
3 2025 Nissan Versa Sedan S Manual $19,230 $18,766
4 2024 Kia Forte Sedan LXS $21,645 $19,996
5 2024 Chevrolet Trax SUV LS $21,495 $20,558
6 2024 Nissan Sentra Sedan S $22,320 $20,764 2.9% / 36 mos
7 2025 Chevrolet Trax SUV LS $21,795 $21,021
8 2025 Hyundai Venue SUV SE $21,650 $21,153 5.99% / 72 mos
9 2025 Kia Soul SUV LX $21,885 $21,407 4.49% / 48 mos
10 2024 Nissan Kicks SUV S $22,730 $21,479 4.49% / 60 mos
11 2024 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan S Manual $23,060 $21,492
12 2024 Hyundai Elantra Sedan SE $22,775 $21,565 2.99% / 72 mos
13 2025 Nissan Sentra Sedan S $22,730 $21,736 2.9% / 36 mos
14 2024 Hyundai Venue SUV SE $21,295 $21,919 5.99% / 72 mos
15 2024 Buick Envista SUV Preferred $23,495 $21,929
16 2025 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan S $23,720 $22,483
17 2024 Toyota Corolla Sedan LE $23,185 $22,519
18 2025 Nissan Kicks SUV S $23,220 $22,553 4.49% / 60 mos
19 2025 Hyundai Elantra Sedan SE $23,320 $22,583 2.99% / 72 mos
20 2025 Toyota Corolla Sedan LE $23,460 $22,603
21 2025 Kia K4 Sedan LX $23,165 $22,665 2.9% / 48 mos
22 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV LS $24,395 $22,706 3.9% / 36 mos
23 2025 Nissan Kicks Play S $22,910 $22,848
24 2024 Subaru Impreza Sedan $24,115 $22,943 2.9% / 48 mos
25 2025 Subaru Impreza Sedan $24,780 $23,387 2.9% / 48 mos
26 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV LS $24,395 $23,471 3.9% / 36 mos
27 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV S 2.0 AWC $25,365 $23,552 4.99% / 72 mos
28 2024 Volkswagen Taos SUV S $25,420 $23,683 2.9% / 60 mos
29 2025 Buick Envista SUV Preferred $25,095 $24,000
30 2024 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan LS - 1LS $26,195 $24,012 1.9% / 36 mos
31 2024 Honda Civic Sedan LX $25,100 $24,157 4.99% / 48 mos
32 2024 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan 2.5 S $25,355 $24,177
33 2024 Hyundai Kona SUV SE $25,645 $24,206
34 2025 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan 2.5 S $25,135 $24,250
35 2024 Nissan Altima Sedan 2.5 S $27,510 $24,513 2.49% / 36 mos
36 2024 Buick Encore GX SUV Preferred $26,895 $24,546 0.9% / 36 mos
37 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross SUV L $25,210 $24,674
38 2024 Kia Seltos SUV LX $25,865 $24,693 3.9% / 48 mos
39 2024 Honda HR-V SUV LX $25,995 $24,711
40 2025 Volkswagen Taos SUV S $26,420 $24,811 2.9% / 60 mos
41 2024 Subaru Crosstrek SUV $26,540 $24,837 3.9% / 72 mos
42 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross SUV L $25,385 $25,008
43 2025 Honda Civic Sedan LX $25,400 $25,014 4.99% / 48 mos
44 2024 Jeep Compass SUV Sport $27,495 $25,231 0% / 36 mos
45 2024 Mazda CX-30 SUV S $26,415 $25,253
46 2025 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan LS - 1LS $26,995 $25,373 1.9% / 36 mos
47 2024 Ford Maverick Truck XL $25,515 $25,434
48 2025 Hyundai Kona SUV SE $26,000 $25,440
49 2025 Mazda CX-30 SUV S $26,415 $25,521
50 2025 Subaru Crosstrek SUV $27,230 $25,671 3.9% / 72 mos
51 2025 Kia Seltos SUV LX $26,085 $25,711 3.9% / 48 mos
52 2025 Buick Encore GX SUV Preferred $27,295 $25,715 0.9% / 36 mos
53 2024 Chevrolet Equinox SUV LS - 1LS $27,995 $26,148 2.9% / 36 mos
54 2025 Subaru Legacy Sedan $26,380 $26,456 3.9% / 48 mos
55 2025 Honda HR-V SUV LX $26,795 $26,502
56 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz Truck SE $28,295 $26,743 2.99% / 60 mos
57 2025 Nissan Altima Sedan S $28,140 $26,754 2.49% / 36 mos
58 2024 Hyundai Sonata Sedan SEL $28,650 $26,994 3.99% / 60 mos
59 2025 Hyundai Sonata Sedan SE $28,095 $27,072 3.99% / 60 mos
60 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SUV ES S-AWC $28,055 $27,194 0% / 48 mos
61 2025 Nissan LEAF Hatchback S $29,280 $27,357 0% / 72 mos
62 2024 Kia Niro Hatchback LX $28,315 $27,387 1.9% / 60 mos
63 2024 GMC Terrain SUV SLE $30,095 $27,412 0.9% / 36 mos
64 2024 Kia Sportage SUV LX $28,565 $27,503 3.49% / 48 mos
65 2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SUV ES $28,255 $27,521 0% / 48 mos
66 2024 Subaru Outback Wagon $30,240 $27,752 2.9% / 72 mos
67 2025 Jeep Compass SUV Sport $28,895 $27,781 0% / 36 mos
68 2024 Honda Accord Sedan LX $29,045 $27,815 1.99% / 36 mos
69 2024 Nissan Rogue SUV S $30,240 $27,864
70 2025 Kia K5 Sedan LXS $28,365 $27,865 2.9% / 48 mos
71 2025 Kia Niro Hatchback LX $28,385 $27,894 1.9% / 60 mos
72 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV S $30,305 $27,973 0% / 60 mos
73 2025 Chevrolet Equinox SUV LT - 1LT $29,995 $28,121 2.9% / 36 mos
74 2024 Toyota Prius Hatchback LE $29,085 $28,235 4.99% / 60 mos
75 2025 Subaru Outback Wagon $30,430 $28,470 2.9% / 72 mos
76 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV ES $30,075 $28,498 0% / 60 mos
77 2025 Toyota Camry Sedan LE $29,835 $28,502
78 2024 Subaru Forester SUV Base $28,440 $28,526 1.9% / 72 mos
79 2025 Ford Maverick Truck XL $28,590 $28,553
80 2024 Toyota Camry Sedan LE $27,555 $28,572
81 2024 Ford Bronco Sport SUV Big Bend $30,290 $28,623
82 2025 Kia Sportage SUV LX $28,785 $28,684 3.49% / 48 mos
83 2024 Nissan LEAF Hatchback S $29,280 $28,870 0% / 72 mos
84 2025 Mazda CX-5 SUV 2.5 S $29,990 $28,943
85 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Convertible Sport Manual $30,170 $29,039 0% / 36 mos
86 2025 Toyota Prius Hatchback LE $29,485 $29,080 4.99% / 60 mos
87 2025 Honda Accord Sedan LX $29,445 $29,101 1.99% / 36 mos
88 2025 Mini Hardtop Hatchback C Signature Trim 2-Door $30,125 $29,214
89 2025 Hyundai Tucson SUV SE $30,155 $29,264 2.99% / 72 mos
90 2024 Mazda CX-5 SUV 2.5 S Select $30,720 $29,285
91 2024 Honda CR-V SUV LX $30,895 $29,294
92 2024 Toyota RAV4 SUV LE $30,070 $29,301
93 2025 Nissan Rogue SUV S $30,620 $29,317
94 2025 Subaru Forester SUV Base $31,415 $29,335 1.9% / 72 mos
95 2024 Nissan Frontier Truck S $32,020 $29,464 3.9% / 60 mos
96 2024 Ford Escape SUV Active $30,990 $29,467
97 2025 Toyota RAV4 SUV LE $30,645 $29,484
98 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Truck SE $30,200 $29,654 2.99% / 60 mos
99 2024 Chevrolet Colorado Truck WT $31,395 $29,767 1.9% / 36 mos
100 2024 Hyundai Tucson SUV SE $28,975 $29,824 2.99% / 72 mos






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Gregg Fidan Gregg Fidan is the founder of RealCarTips. After being ripped off on his first car purchase, he devoted several years to figuring out the best ways to avoid scams and negotiate the best car deals. He has written hundreds of articles on the subject of car buying and taught thousands of car shoppers how to get the best deals.

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