Top 100 Cheapest New Cars
March 5, 2020
For those of you who want the dependability and warranty a new car provides, but need something affordable, I've compiled the top 100 most affordable new cars available right now.
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 and factors in the different discounts offered by different models. Most other sources list these vehicles incorrectly because they focus on MSRP, not real selling prices.
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 and RydeShopper
Cheapest Brand New Cars (by location)
| Rank | Vehicle | Trim | Location | MSRP | Discount | Avg Sale Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020 Chevrolet Spark Hatchback | LS Manual | Florida | $14,095 | $2,566 | $11,529 |
| 2 | 2019 Ford Fiesta Sedan | S | Washington DC | $15,235 | $3,243 | $11,992 |
| 3 | 2019 Nissan Versa Sedan | S Manual | Washington DC | $13,385 | $1,000 | $12,385 |
| 4 | 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage Hatchback | ES Manual | Washington DC | $14,790 | $2,368 | $12,422 |
| 5 | 2020 Chevrolet Spark Hatchback | LS | Florida | $15,195 | $2,676 | $12,519 |
| 6 | 2020 Nissan Versa Sedan | S Manual | Florida | $15,655 | $2,845 | $12,810 |
| 7 | 2019 FIAT 500 Hatchback | Pop | Texas | $17,540 | $4,570 | $12,970 |
| 8 | 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage Hatchback | ES Manual | Detroit | $14,990 | $1,704 | $13,286 |
| 9 | 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage Hatchback | ES | Washington DC | $15,990 | $2,519 | $13,471 |
| 10 | 2020 Kia Rio Sedan | LX IVT | Washington DC | $16,815 | $2,698 | $14,117 |
| 11 | 2019 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan | LS Manual | Washington DC | $16,295 | $2,113 | $14,182 |
| 12 | 2020 Hyundai Accent Sedan | SE Manual | Washington DC | $16,250 | $2,020 | $14,230 |
| 13 | 2020 Nissan Versa Sedan | S | Florida | $17,325 | $3,005 | $14,320 |
| 14 | 2019 Nissan Versa Sedan | S Plus | Washington DC | $15,525 | $1,160 | $14,365 |
| 15 | 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage Hatchback | ES | Washington DC | $16,290 | $1,880 | $14,410 |
| 16 | 2019 Nissan Sentra Sedan | S Manual | New York | $18,915 | $4,284 | $14,631 |
| 17 | 2019 Ford EcoSport SUV | S | New York | $21,090 | $6,216 | $14,874 |
| 18 | 2019 Hyundai Elantra Sedan | SE Manual | Los Angeles | $18,130 | $3,243 | $14,887 |
| 19 | 2020 Hyundai Accent Sedan | SE | Texas | $17,350 | $2,088 | $15,262 |
| 20 | 2019 Kia Rio Sedan | LX | Washington DC | $16,315 | $1,032 | $15,283 |
| 21 | 2020 Kia Forte Sedan | FE Manual | Washington DC | $18,855 | $3,512 | $15,343 |
| 22 | 2019 Hyundai Accent Sedan | SE Manual | Washington DC | $15,925 | $578 | $15,347 |
| 23 | 2020 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan | LS | Los Angeles | $17,595 | $2,185 | $15,410 |
| 24 | 2019 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan | LS | Washington DC | $17,595 | $2,162 | $15,433 |
| 25 | 2020 Kia Soul SUV | LX Manual | Washington DC | $18,610 | $3,114 | $15,496 |
| 26 | 2020 Toyota Yaris Sedan | L Manual | Seattle/Portland | $16,605 | $1,101 | $15,504 |
| 27 | 2019 Nissan Sentra Sedan | S | Southeast | $19,605 | $3,911 | $15,694 |
| 28 | 2019 Chevrolet Trax SUV | LS | Washington DC | $22,295 | $6,556 | $15,739 |
| 29 | 2019 Hyundai Elantra Sedan | SE | Los Angeles | $19,130 | $3,297 | $15,833 |
| 30 | 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV | ES 2.0 Manual | Detroit | $22,040 | $5,995 | $16,045 |
| 31 | 2019 Nissan Kicks SUV | S | Florida | $19,735 | $3,686 | $16,049 |
| 32 | 2019 Honda Fit Hatchback | LX Manual | Washington DC | $17,145 | $1,032 | $16,113 |
| 33 | 2020 Kia Forte Sedan | FE IVT | Washington DC | $19,755 | $3,620 | $16,135 |
| 34 | 2020 Toyota Yaris Hatchback | LE | Los Angeles | $18,705 | $2,541 | $16,164 |
| 35 | 2019 Hyundai Accent Sedan | SE | Washington DC | $16,925 | $588 | $16,337 |
| 36 | 2019 Honda Fit Hatchback | LX | Washington DC | $17,945 | $1,373 | $16,572 |
| 37 | 2020 Honda Fit Hatchback | LX Manual | Florida | $17,145 | $568 | $16,577 |
| 38 | 2020 Ford EcoSport SUV | S | Detroit | $21,090 | $4,363 | $16,727 |
| 39 | 2020 Kia Soul SUV | LX IVT | Seattle/Portland | $20,110 | $3,347 | $16,763 |
| 40 | 2019 Nissan Frontier Truck | S Manual | Florida | $20,385 | $3,502 | $16,883 |
| 41 | 2020 Hyundai Venue | SE Manual | Los Angeles | $18,470 | $1,571 | $16,899 |
| 42 | 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV | ES 2.0 | Detroit | $23,240 | $6,158 | $17,082 |
| 43 | 2020 Hyundai Elantra Sedan | SE | Seattle/Portland | $20,105 | $2,962 | $17,143 |
| 44 | 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Sedan | LS - 1SB | Washington DC | $19,995 | $2,785 | $17,210 |
| 45 | 2020 Honda Fit Hatchback | LX | Southeast | $17,945 | $655 | $17,290 |
| 46 | 2019 Hyundai Kona SUV | SE | SF Bay Area | $21,085 | $3,753 | $17,332 |
| 47 | 2019 Subaru Impreza Sedan | 2.0i Manual | Los Angeles | $19,480 | $2,088 | $17,392 |
| 48 | 2020 Hyundai Veloster Hatchback | 2.0 Manual | Los Angeles | $19,755 | $2,302 | $17,453 |
| 49 | 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport SUV | S | Florida | $23,435 | $5,982 | $17,453 |
| 50 | 2020 Toyota Corolla Sedan | LE | Texas | $21,005 | $3,547 | $17,458 |
| 51 | 2019 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan | S Manual | Washington DC | $19,640 | $2,176 | $17,464 |
| 52 | 2019 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan | Texas | $21,920 | $4,393 | $17,527 | |
| 53 | 2020 Subaru Impreza Sedan | 2.0i Manual | Washington DC | $19,595 | $2,051 | $17,544 |
| 54 | 2020 Nissan Kicks SUV | S | Los Angeles | $19,965 | $2,295 | $17,670 |
| 55 | 2020 Chevrolet Trax SUV | LS | Florida | $22,295 | $4,520 | $17,775 |
| 56 | 2019 Mazda CX-3 SUV | Sport | Chicago | $21,435 | $3,542 | $17,893 |
| 57 | 2020 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan | S Manual | SF Bay Area | $19,815 | $1,841 | $17,974 |
| 58 | 2020 Hyundai Venue | SE IVT | Los Angeles | $19,670 | $1,649 | $18,021 |
| 59 | 2020 Nissan Sentra Sedan | S | Florida | $20,015 | $1,930 | $18,085 |
| 60 | 2019 Ford Fiesta Hatchback | ST Manual | Seattle/Portland | $22,315 | $4,222 | $18,093 |
| 61 | 2019 Kia Forte Sedan | FE Manual | Washington DC | $18,715 | $551 | $18,164 |
| 62 | 2019 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan | S | Washington DC | $20,440 | $2,265 | $18,175 |
| 63 | 2018 Chevrolet Cruze Sedan | LS - 1SA Manual | Washington DC | $19,400 | $1,176 | $18,224 |
| 64 | 2019 Hyundai Elantra Sedan | ECO Dual Clutch | Los Angeles | $21,980 | $3,703 | $18,277 |
| 65 | 2019 Subaru Impreza Sedan | 2.0i | Los Angeles | $20,480 | $2,195 | $18,285 |
| 66 | 2020 Hyundai Veloster Hatchback | 2.0 | Los Angeles | $20,755 | $2,343 | $18,412 |
| 67 | 2019 Dodge Journey SUV | SE Value | SF Bay Area | $24,740 | $6,311 | $18,429 |
| 68 | 2019 Jeep Renegade SUV | Sport | Chicago | $23,770 | $5,271 | $18,499 |
| 69 | 2019 Toyota C-HR SUV | LE | Washington DC | $22,265 | $3,764 | $18,501 |
| 70 | 2019 Hyundai Sonata Sedan | SE | Los Angeles | $23,580 | $5,053 | $18,527 |
| 71 | 2019 Kia Forte Sedan | FE IVT | Texas | $19,615 | $1,074 | $18,541 |
| 72 | 2019 Honda Civic Sedan | LX Manual | Washington DC | $20,505 | $1,961 | $18,544 |
| 73 | 2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback | SE Manual | Washington DC | $21,245 | $2,624 | $18,621 |
| 74 | 2020 Hyundai Kona SUV | SE | SF Bay Area | $21,420 | $2,722 | $18,698 |
| 75 | 2020 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan | S | SF Bay Area | $20,615 | $1,915 | $18,700 |
| 76 | 2020 Subaru Impreza Sedan | 2.0i | Washington DC | $20,895 | $2,188 | $18,707 |
| 77 | 2020 Honda Civic Sedan | LX Manual | Washington DC | $20,805 | $2,033 | $18,772 |
| 78 | 2018 FIAT 500 Hatchback | Pop | Washington DC | $17,540 | $-1,277 | $18,817 |
| 79 | 2019 Buick Encore SUV | Preferred | Texas | $25,595 | $6,692 | $18,903 |
| 80 | 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport SUV | S | Florida | $24,335 | $5,432 | $18,903 |
| 81 | 2020 Jeep Compass SUV | Sport | Los Angeles | $23,600 | $4,665 | $18,935 |
| 82 | 2019 Ford Fusion Sedan | S | Chicago | $23,835 | $4,871 | $18,964 |
| 83 | 2018 Chevrolet Cruze Sedan | LS - 1SB | Washington DC | $20,400 | $1,236 | $19,164 |
| 84 | 2019 Hyundai Veloster Hatchback | 2.0 Manual | Washington DC | $19,430 | $256 | $19,174 |
| 85 | 2019 Honda Civic Sedan | LX | Washington DC | $21,305 | $2,037 | $19,268 |
| 86 | 2020 Honda Civic Sedan | LX | Florida | $21,605 | $2,313 | $19,292 |
| 87 | 2020 Kia Optima Sedan | LX | Seattle/Portland | $24,355 | $5,059 | $19,296 |
| 88 | 2019 Ford Escape SUV | S | Washington DC | $25,200 | $5,866 | $19,334 |
| 89 | 2020 Jeep Renegade SUV | Sport | Seattle/Portland | $23,770 | $4,316 | $19,454 |
| 90 | 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback | SE Manual | Washington DC | $21,095 | $1,624 | $19,471 |
| 91 | 2019 FIAT 124 Spider Convertible | Urbana Edition | Texas | $26,935 | $7,435 | $19,500 |
| 92 | 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SUV | ES | Texas | $24,690 | $5,174 | $19,516 |
| 93 | 2020 Kia Sportage SUV | LX | Seattle/Portland | $25,110 | $5,478 | $19,632 |
| 94 | 2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback | SE | Washington DC | $22,345 | $2,708 | $19,637 |
| 95 | 2020 Toyota C-HR SUV | LE | Washington DC | $22,415 | $2,734 | $19,681 |
| 96 | 2020 Hyundai Elantra Sedan | ECO Dual Clutch | Los Angeles | $22,405 | $2,703 | $19,702 |
| 97 | 2018 Jeep Renegade SUV | Sport | Washington DC | $20,245 | $444 | $19,801 |
| 98 | 2019 Chevrolet Equinox SUV | LS - 1LS | Washington DC | $27,095 | $7,190 | $19,905 |
| 99 | 2019 Hyundai Tucson SUV | SE | Los Angeles | $24,445 | $4,445 | $20,000 |
| 100 | 2020 Toyota Corolla Sedan | SE Manual | Texas | $23,705 | $3,662 | $20,043 |
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