Top 100 Cheapest New Cars
August 27, 2020
For those of you who want the dependability and warranty a new car provides, but need something super 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, plus it factors in the different discounts offered by 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 and RydeShopper
Cheapest Brand New Cars (by location)
| Rank | Vehicle | Trim | Location | MSRP | Discount | Avg Sale Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage Hatchback | ES Manual | Detroit | $14,790 | $3,063 | $11,727 |
| 2 | 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage Hatchback | ES Manual | Detroit | $14,990 | $3,149 | $11,841 |
| 3 | 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage Hatchback | ES | 02150 | $15,990 | $3,170 | $12,820 |
| 4 | 2020 Nissan Versa Sedan | S Manual | Florida | $15,755 | $2,875 | $12,880 |
| 5 | 2020 Chevrolet Spark Hatchback | LS Manual | Washington DC | $14,395 | $1,515 | $12,880 |
| 6 | 2020 Kia Rio Sedan | LX IVT | Washington DC | $16,815 | $3,062 | $13,753 |
| 7 | 2019 FIAT 500 Hatchback | Pop | 02150 | $17,540 | $3,532 | $14,008 |
| 8 | 2020 Chevrolet Spark Hatchback | LS | Florida | $15,495 | $1,485 | $14,010 |
| 9 | 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage Hatchback | ES | 02150 | $16,290 | $2,177 | $14,113 |
| 10 | 2019 Ford Fiesta Sedan | S | 02150 | $15,235 | $1,030 | $14,205 |
| 11 | 2020 Nissan Versa Sedan | S | Florida | $17,425 | $3,099 | $14,326 |
| 12 | 2020 Hyundai Accent Sedan | SE Manual | Los Angeles | $16,270 | $1,909 | $14,361 |
| 13 | 2019 Ford EcoSport SUV | S | New York | $21,090 | $6,625 | $14,465 |
| 14 | 2020 Kia Soul SUV | LX Manual | Seattle/Portland | $18,610 | $3,876 | $14,734 |
| 15 | 2020 Toyota Yaris Sedan | L Manual | Washington DC | $16,645 | $1,153 | $15,492 |
| 16 | 2020 Hyundai Accent Sedan | SE | Washington DC | $17,370 | $1,859 | $15,511 |
| 17 | 2020 Hyundai Venue SUV | SE Manual | Washington DC | $18,490 | $2,838 | $15,652 |
| 18 | 2020 Ford EcoSport SUV | S | Seattle/Portland | $21,240 | $5,537 | $15,703 |
| 19 | 2020 Kia Forte Sedan | FE Manual | Washington DC | $18,855 | $3,099 | $15,756 |
| 20 | 2020 Honda Fit Hatchback | LX Manual | Washington DC | $17,145 | $1,251 | $15,894 |
| 21 | 2020 Kia Soul SUV | LX IVT | Seattle/Portland | $20,110 | $4,111 | $15,999 |
| 22 | 2019 Honda Fit Hatchback | LX Manual | 02150 | $17,145 | $1,135 | $16,010 |
| 23 | 2020 Toyota Yaris Hatchback | LE | Los Angeles | $18,745 | $2,505 | $16,240 |
| 24 | 2020 Nissan Kicks SUV | S | Florida | $20,165 | $3,763 | $16,402 |
| 25 | 2020 Hyundai Elantra Sedan | SE IVT | Washington DC | $20,275 | $3,797 | $16,478 |
| 26 | 2019 Honda Fit Hatchback | LX | Southeast | $17,945 | $1,394 | $16,551 |
| 27 | 2020 Kia Forte Sedan | FE IVT | Washington DC | $19,755 | $3,175 | $16,580 |
| 28 | 2020 Honda Fit Hatchback | LX | Washington DC | $17,945 | $1,309 | $16,636 |
| 29 | 2019 Dodge Journey SUV | SE Value | SF Bay Area | $24,740 | $7,991 | $16,749 |
| 30 | 2020 Hyundai Venue SUV | SE IVT | Washington DC | $19,690 | $2,924 | $16,766 |
| 31 | 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV | ES 2.0 Manual | 02150 | $22,040 | $5,218 | $16,822 |
| 32 | 2020 Hyundai Kona SUV | SE | Washington DC | $21,440 | $4,469 | $16,971 |
| 33 | 2019 Nissan Sentra Sedan | S Manual | Washington DC | $18,915 | $1,910 | $17,005 |
| 34 | 2020 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan | LS | Southeast | $17,595 | $531 | $17,064 |
| 35 | 2019 FIAT 500L Hatchback | Pop | 02150 | $23,655 | $6,384 | $17,271 |
| 36 | 2020 Nissan Sentra Sedan | S | Florida | $20,235 | $2,900 | $17,335 |
| 37 | 2020 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan | S Manual | SF Bay Area | $19,815 | $2,187 | $17,628 |
| 38 | 2020 Toyota Corolla Sedan | L | Chicago | $20,595 | $2,942 | $17,653 |
| 39 | 2020 Hyundai Veloster Hatchback | 2.0 Manual | Washington DC | $19,775 | $2,027 | $17,748 |
| 40 | 2019 Nissan Sentra Sedan | SV | Washington DC | $20,215 | $2,426 | $17,789 |
| 41 | 2020 Jeep Renegade SUV | Sport | SF Bay Area | $23,870 | $6,053 | $17,817 |
| 42 | 2020 Subaru Impreza Sedan | 2.0i Manual | Washington DC | $19,595 | $1,615 | $17,980 |
| 43 | 2020 Jeep Compass SUV | Sport | Southeast | $23,775 | $5,753 | $18,022 |
| 44 | 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport SUV | S | Florida | $24,525 | $6,405 | $18,120 |
| 45 | 2020 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan | S | SF Bay Area | $20,615 | $2,459 | $18,156 |
| 46 | 2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback | SE Manual | Washington DC | $21,285 | $3,123 | $18,162 |
| 47 | 2019 FIAT 124 Spider Convertible | Urbana Edition | Texas | $26,935 | $8,735 | $18,200 |
| 48 | 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV | ES 2.0 | 02150 | $23,240 | $5,023 | $18,217 |
| 49 | 2019 Honda Civic Sedan | LX Manual | Detroit | $20,505 | $2,140 | $18,365 |
| 50 | 2020 Kia Optima Sedan | LX | Seattle/Portland | $24,355 | $5,981 | $18,374 |
| 51 | 2020 Hyundai Veloster Hatchback | 2.0 | Florida | $20,775 | $2,308 | $18,467 |
| 52 | 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Sedan | LS - 1SB | 02150 | $19,995 | $1,494 | $18,501 |
| 53 | 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV | ES | Detroit | $25,790 | $7,228 | $18,562 |
| 54 | 2021 Toyota Corolla Sedan | L | Florida | $20,820 | $2,223 | $18,597 |
| 55 | 2020 Honda Civic Sedan | LX Manual | Washington DC | $20,955 | $2,195 | $18,760 |
| 56 | 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SUV | ES | 02150 | $24,690 | $5,896 | $18,794 |
| 57 | 2020 Ford Fusion Sedan | S | Detroit | $24,365 | $5,466 | $18,899 |
| 58 | 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback | SE Manual | 02150 | $21,095 | $2,131 | $18,964 |
| 59 | 2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback | SE | Washington DC | $22,385 | $3,400 | $18,985 |
| 60 | 2020 Ram ProMaster City Cargo Van | Tradesman SLT | Seattle/Portland | $27,775 | $8,764 | $19,011 |
| 61 | 2019 FIAT 500X SUV | Blue Sky Edition | Texas | $26,235 | $7,222 | $19,013 |
| 62 | 2020 Toyota C-HR SUV | LE | Texas | $22,470 | $3,361 | $19,109 |
| 63 | 2019 Honda Civic Sedan | LX | New York | $21,305 | $2,195 | $19,110 |
| 64 | 2020 Honda Civic Sedan | LX | Washington DC | $21,755 | $2,610 | $19,145 |
| 65 | 2020 Subaru Impreza Sedan | 2.0i | Washington DC | $20,895 | $1,722 | $19,173 |
| 66 | 2019 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan | 02150 | $21,920 | $2,703 | $19,217 | |
| 67 | 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV | ES 2.0 | Detroit | $23,790 | $4,568 | $19,222 |
| 68 | 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV | L | 02150 | $19,995 | $762 | $19,233 |
| 69 | 2019 Buick Encore SUV | Preferred | Washington DC | $25,595 | $6,262 | $19,333 |
| 70 | 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan Minivan | SE 35th Anniversary Edition Wagon | Seattle/Portland | $28,535 | $9,141 | $19,394 |
| 71 | 2019 Honda HR-V SUV | LX | Los Angeles | $21,740 | $2,191 | $19,549 |
| 72 | 2020 Hyundai Elantra Sedan | ECO Dual Clutch | SF Bay Area | $22,575 | $3,012 | $19,563 |
| 73 | 2019 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen Wagon | S Manual | 02150 | $22,790 | $3,189 | $19,601 |
| 74 | 2020 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan | Texas | $22,445 | $2,576 | $19,869 | |
| 75 | 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback | SE | Detroit | $22,195 | $2,248 | $19,947 |
| 76 | 2020 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan | LS - 1LS | Texas | $24,195 | $4,221 | $19,974 |
| 77 | 2020 Buick Encore SUV | Preferred | Southeast | $25,595 | $5,579 | $20,016 |
| 78 | 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport SUV | S | Detroit | $23,435 | $3,375 | $20,060 |
| 79 | 2020 Mazda CX-3 SUV | Sport | SF Bay Area | $21,740 | $1,570 | $20,170 |
| 80 | 2019 Volkswagen Beetle Coupe | S | Detroit | $21,790 | $1,612 | $20,178 |
| 81 | 2020 FIAT 124 Spider Convertible | Classica | Texas | $26,885 | $6,586 | $20,299 |
| 82 | 2020 Nissan Altima Sedan | 2.5 S | Florida | $25,225 | $4,904 | $20,321 |
| 83 | 2020 Honda HR-V SUV | LX | Washington DC | $22,040 | $1,641 | $20,399 |
| 84 | 2019 Mazda CX-3 SUV | Sport | Detroit | $21,435 | $1,032 | $20,403 |
| 85 | 2020 FIAT 500L Hatchback | Pop | 02150 | $23,995 | $3,553 | $20,442 |
| 86 | 2019 Ford Ranger Truck | XL | Detroit | $25,495 | $4,975 | $20,520 |
| 87 | 2019 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen Wagon | S | Detroit | $23,890 | $3,343 | $20,547 |
| 88 | 2020 Ram ProMaster City Wagon | SLT | Seattle/Portland | $29,325 | $8,761 | $20,564 |
| 89 | 2020 Hyundai Sonata Sedan | SE | Washington DC | $24,575 | $3,986 | $20,589 |
| 90 | 2020 Toyota Corolla Sedan | SE Manual | Texas | $23,745 | $3,152 | $20,593 |
| 91 | 2020 Chevrolet Trax SUV | LS | Florida | $22,295 | $1,675 | $20,620 |
| 92 | 2019 Ram ProMaster City Cargo Van | Tradesman SLT | 02150 | $27,890 | $7,145 | $20,745 |
| 93 | 2020 Subaru Crosstrek SUV | 2.0i Manual | Florida | $23,155 | $2,358 | $20,797 |
| 94 | 2020 Honda Insight Sedan | LX | Washington DC | $23,885 | $3,067 | $20,818 |
| 95 | 2020 Volkswagen Passat Sedan | S | Washington DC | $23,915 | $3,086 | $20,829 |
| 96 | 2019 Ford Fiesta Hatchback | ST Manual | 02150 | $22,315 | $1,463 | $20,852 |
| 97 | 2020 Nissan Rogue SUV | S | Florida | $26,585 | $5,705 | $20,880 |
| 98 | 2020 Mazda CX-30 SUV | SF Bay Area | $23,000 | $2,119 | $20,881 | |
| 99 | 2020 Kia Sportage SUV | LX | Washington DC | $25,110 | $4,202 | $20,908 |
| 100 | 2020 Ford Escape SUV | S | Southeast | $26,130 | $5,211 | $20,919 |
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