Top 100 Cheapest New Cars
January 2, 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 .
Cheapest Brand New Cars (by location)
| Rank | Vehicle | Trim | Location | MSRP | Discount | Avg Sale Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020 Chevrolet Spark Hatchback | LS Manual | New York | $14,095 | $3,743 | $10,352 |
| 2 | 2020 Chevrolet Spark Hatchback | LS | New York | $15,195 | $3,840 | $11,355 |
| 3 | 2019 Nissan Versa Sedan | S Manual | Florida | $13,385 | $1,581 | $11,804 |
| 4 | 2019 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan | LS Manual | Texas | $16,295 | $4,272 | $12,023 |
| 5 | 2019 Ford Fiesta Sedan | S | Texas | $15,235 | $3,005 | $12,230 |
| 6 | 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage Hatchback | ES Manual | Texas | $14,790 | $2,545 | $12,245 |
| 7 | 2019 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan | LS | Texas | $17,595 | $4,373 | $13,222 |
| 8 | 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage Hatchback | ES | Texas | $15,990 | $2,711 | $13,279 |
| 9 | 2020 Hyundai Accent Sedan | SE Manual | SF Bay Area | $16,125 | $2,735 | $13,390 |
| 10 | 2019 Nissan Versa Sedan | S Plus | Florida | $15,525 | $1,834 | $13,691 |
| 11 | 2019 Hyundai Accent Sedan | SE Manual | New York | $15,925 | $1,778 | $14,147 |
| 12 | 2020 Hyundai Accent Sedan | SE | SF Bay Area | $17,225 | $2,922 | $14,303 |
| 13 | 2019 Ford EcoSport SUV | S | New York | $21,090 | $6,781 | $14,309 |
| 14 | 2018 FIAT 500 Hatchback | Pop | Texas | $17,540 | $3,128 | $14,412 |
| 15 | 2020 Kia Rio Sedan | LX IVT | Washington DC | $16,675 | $2,227 | $14,448 |
| 16 | 2019 Hyundai Elantra Sedan | SE Manual | Los Angeles | $18,130 | $3,657 | $14,473 |
| 17 | 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Sedan | LS - 1SB | Los Angeles | $19,995 | $5,480 | $14,515 |
| 18 | 2019 Toyota Yaris Sedan | L Manual | Washington DC | $16,555 | $1,510 | $15,045 |
| 19 | 2019 FIAT 500 Hatchback | Pop | Washington DC | $17,540 | $2,466 | $15,074 |
| 20 | 2019 Nissan Sentra Sedan | S Manual | New York | $18,915 | $3,832 | $15,083 |
| 21 | 2019 Hyundai Accent Sedan | SE | Texas | $16,925 | $1,807 | $15,118 |
| 22 | 2019 Kia Rio Sedan | LX | Southeast | $16,315 | $1,175 | $15,140 |
| 23 | 2019 Kia Soul SUV | Base Manual | Washington DC | $17,485 | $2,188 | $15,297 |
| 24 | 2019 Hyundai Elantra Sedan | SE | Los Angeles | $19,130 | $3,735 | $15,395 |
| 25 | 2019 Honda Fit Hatchback | LX Manual | Washington DC | $17,120 | $1,639 | $15,481 |
| 26 | 2020 Toyota Yaris Sedan | L Manual | Los Angeles | $16,605 | $1,095 | $15,510 |
| 27 | 2019 Chevrolet Trax SUV | LS | Los Angeles | $22,295 | $6,561 | $15,734 |
| 28 | 2018 FIAT 500X SUV | Pop | Texas | $21,290 | $5,529 | $15,761 |
| 29 | 2019 Kia Forte Sedan | FE Manual | New York | $18,715 | $2,727 | $15,988 |
| 30 | 2019 Toyota Yaris Sedan | L | Washington DC | $17,655 | $1,610 | $16,045 |
| 31 | 2019 Kia Forte Sedan | FE IVT | Los Angeles | $19,615 | $3,561 | $16,054 |
| 32 | 2019 Honda Fit Hatchback | LX | Washington DC | $17,920 | $1,855 | $16,065 |
| 33 | 2019 Nissan Sentra Sedan | S | New York | $19,605 | $3,377 | $16,228 |
| 34 | 2020 Kia Forte Sedan | FE Manual | Seattle/Portland | $18,715 | $2,337 | $16,378 |
| 35 | 2019 Subaru Impreza Sedan | 2.0i Manual | Washington DC | $19,480 | $2,926 | $16,554 |
| 36 | 2020 Toyota Yaris Sedan | L | Florida | $17,705 | $1,149 | $16,556 |
| 37 | 2020 Kia Soul SUV | LX Manual | Washington DC | $18,535 | $1,945 | $16,590 |
| 38 | 2019 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan | S Manual | Washington DC | $19,640 | $2,935 | $16,705 |
| 39 | 2019 Kia Soul SUV | Base | Washington DC | $19,185 | $2,401 | $16,784 |
| 40 | 2019 Hyundai Kona SUV | SE | Los Angeles | $21,085 | $4,253 | $16,832 |
| 41 | 2020 Hyundai Elantra Sedan | SE | Los Angeles | $19,880 | $3,041 | $16,839 |
| 42 | 2019 Nissan Frontier Truck | S Manual | Texas | $20,135 | $3,274 | $16,861 |
| 43 | 2019 Nissan Kicks SUV | S | Texas | $19,735 | $2,831 | $16,904 |
| 44 | 2020 Hyundai Veloster Hatchback | 2.0 Manual | Texas | $19,530 | $2,437 | $17,093 |
| 45 | 2020 Kia Forte Sedan | FE IVT | Seattle/Portland | $19,615 | $2,450 | $17,165 |
| 46 | 2020 Toyota Corolla Sedan | L | Texas | $20,555 | $3,315 | $17,240 |
| 47 | 2019 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan | S | SF Bay Area | $20,440 | $3,074 | $17,366 |
| 48 | 2019 Subaru Impreza Sedan | 2.0i | Washington DC | $20,480 | $3,076 | $17,404 |
| 49 | 2019 Hyundai Veloster Hatchback | 2.0 Manual | Texas | $19,430 | $1,938 | $17,492 |
| 50 | 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV | ES 2.0 Manual | Texas | $22,040 | $4,462 | $17,578 |
| 51 | 2020 Chevrolet Trax SUV | LS | New York | $22,295 | $4,700 | $17,595 |
| 52 | 2020 Kia Soul SUV | LX IVT | Seattle/Portland | $20,035 | $2,334 | $17,701 |
| 53 | 2019 Hyundai Elantra Sedan | ECO Dual Clutch | Los Angeles | $21,980 | $4,206 | $17,774 |
| 54 | 2019 Honda Civic Sedan | LX Manual | Washington DC | $20,480 | $2,436 | $18,044 |
| 55 | 2020 Hyundai Veloster Hatchback | 2.0 | Texas | $20,530 | $2,469 | $18,061 |
| 56 | 2020 Subaru Impreza Sedan | 2.0i Manual | Texas | $19,595 | $1,458 | $18,137 |
| 57 | 2019 Ford Fusion Sedan | S | Texas | $23,835 | $5,537 | $18,298 |
| 58 | 2020 Hyundai Kona SUV | SE | Los Angeles | $21,195 | $2,868 | $18,327 |
| 59 | 2019 Honda Civic Sedan | LX | Washington DC | $21,280 | $2,914 | $18,366 |
| 60 | 2018 Chevrolet Cruze Sedan | LS - 1SA Manual | Washington DC | $19,400 | $1,006 | $18,394 |
| 61 | 2019 Hyundai Veloster Hatchback | 2.0 | Texas | $20,430 | $1,947 | $18,483 |
| 62 | 2020 Hyundai Elantra Sedan | ECO Dual Clutch | Los Angeles | $22,180 | $3,695 | $18,485 |
| 63 | 2019 Ford Escape SUV | S | New York | $25,200 | $6,546 | $18,654 |
| 64 | 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback | SE Manual | New York | $21,095 | $2,381 | $18,714 |
| 65 | 2019 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan | LS - 1LS | Texas | $24,095 | $5,355 | $18,740 |
| 66 | 2019 Jeep Renegade SUV | Sport | Los Angeles | $23,770 | $5,021 | $18,749 |
| 67 | 2019 Hyundai Sonata Sedan | SE | Los Angeles | $23,580 | $4,804 | $18,776 |
| 68 | 2020 Honda Civic Sedan | LX Manual | Washington DC | $20,680 | $1,813 | $18,867 |
| 69 | 2019 Toyota C-HR SUV | LE | Texas | $22,265 | $3,386 | $18,879 |
| 70 | 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV | ES 2.0 | Texas | $23,240 | $4,359 | $18,881 |
| 71 | 2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback | SE Manual | Texas | $21,245 | $2,351 | $18,894 |
| 72 | 2019 Ford Fiesta Hatchback | ST Manual | Texas | $22,315 | $3,295 | $19,020 |
| 73 | 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport SUV | S | Texas | $23,435 | $4,319 | $19,116 |
| 74 | 2019 FIAT 500L Hatchback | Pop | Texas | $23,655 | $4,536 | $19,119 |
| 75 | 2019 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback | S Manual | Washington DC | $22,740 | $3,521 | $19,219 |
| 76 | 2020 Honda Civic Sedan | LX | Texas | $21,480 | $2,217 | $19,263 |
| 77 | 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SUV | ES | Los Angeles | $24,690 | $5,411 | $19,279 |
| 78 | 2020 Subaru Impreza Sedan | 2.0i | Texas | $20,895 | $1,555 | $19,340 |
| 79 | 2018 Chevrolet Cruze Sedan | LS - 1SB | Washington DC | $20,400 | $1,058 | $19,342 |
| 80 | 2019 Mazda CX-3 SUV | Sport | Texas | $21,435 | $1,940 | $19,495 |
| 81 | 2019 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan | Southeast | $21,920 | $2,398 | $19,522 | |
| 82 | 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hatchback | Blue | Texas | $23,330 | $3,595 | $19,735 |
| 83 | 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback | SE | New York | $22,195 | $2,427 | $19,768 |
| 84 | 2019 Volkswagen Beetle Coupe | S | Washington DC | $21,790 | $1,998 | $19,792 |
| 85 | 2019 Jeep Compass SUV | Sport | Los Angeles | $23,590 | $3,794 | $19,796 |
| 86 | 2018 FIAT 500L Hatchback | Pop | Washington DC | $22,240 | $2,381 | $19,859 |
| 87 | 2019 Honda HR-V SUV | LX | Washington DC | $21,715 | $1,822 | $19,893 |
| 88 | 2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback | SE | Texas | $22,345 | $2,433 | $19,912 |
| 89 | 2019 Toyota Prius Hatchback | L Eco | New York | $24,725 | $4,808 | $19,917 |
| 90 | 2018 Toyota Prius c Hatchback | One | Washington DC | $21,560 | $1,641 | $19,919 |
| 91 | 2019 Dodge Journey SUV | SE Value | New York | $24,740 | $4,795 | $19,945 |
| 92 | 2019 MINI Hardtop | Hardtop 2-Door | Los Angeles | $22,750 | $2,766 | $19,984 |
| 93 | 2020 Toyota Corolla Sedan | SE Manual | Texas | $23,705 | $3,702 | $20,003 |
| 94 | 2018 Jeep Renegade SUV | Sport | Washington DC | $20,245 | $203 | $20,042 |
| 95 | 2019 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback | S | Washington DC | $23,840 | $3,692 | $20,148 |
| 96 | 2019 Chevrolet Equinox SUV | LS - 1LS | Texas | $27,095 | $6,928 | $20,167 |
| 97 | 2018 FIAT 124 Spider Convertible | Classica | Texas | $26,290 | $6,065 | $20,225 |
| 98 | 2019 Hyundai Tucson SUV | SE | Los Angeles | $24,445 | $4,155 | $20,290 |
| 99 | 2020 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan | SF Bay Area | $22,420 | $2,008 | $20,412 | |
| 100 | 2019 Subaru Legacy Sedan | 2.5i | Washington DC | $23,430 | $2,971 | $20,459 |
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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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