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Top 100 Cheapest New Cars Right Now
March 28, 2026
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 | 2025 Nissan Versa Sedan | S Manual | $19,485 | $18,565 | ||
| 2 | 2025 Hyundai Venue SUV | SE | $21,695 | $20,665 | 5.49% / 60 mos | |
| 3 | 2025 Chevrolet Trax SUV | LS | $21,895 | $20,848 | 2.9% / 48 mos | |
| 4 | 2026 Hyundai Venue SUV | SE | $22,150 | $21,385 | 5.49% / 60 mos | |
| 5 | 2025 Nissan Sentra Sedan | S | $22,785 | $21,442 | ||
| 6 | 2025 Kia Soul SUV | LX | $21,935 | $21,499 | 3.9% / 60 mos | |
| 7 | 2025 Hyundai Elantra Sedan | SE | $23,370 | $21,896 | 0.99% / 60 mos | |
| 8 | 2025 Nissan Kicks Play | S | $22,910 | $22,222 | ||
| 9 | 2025 Toyota Corolla Sedan | LE | $23,520 | $22,231 | 4.99% / 72 mos | |
| 10 | 2025 Buick Envista SUV | Preferred | $25,195 | $22,363 | 0.9% / 36 mos | |
| 11 | 2025 Nissan Kicks SUV | S | $23,325 | $22,381 | ||
| 12 | 2026 Chevrolet Trax SUV | LS | $23,495 | $22,407 | 2.9% / 48 mos | |
| 13 | 2025 Kia K4 Sedan | LX | $23,185 | $22,454 | 2.9% / 48 mos | |
| 14 | 2025 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan | S | $24,220 | $22,526 | 3.49% / 60 mos | |
| 15 | 2026 Nissan Sentra Sedan | S | $23,845 | $22,589 | ||
| 16 | 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV | LS | $24,495 | $22,784 | 3.9% / 36 mos | |
| 17 | 2026 Hyundai Elantra Sedan | SE | $23,870 | $22,973 | 0.99% / 60 mos | |
| 18 | 2026 Kia K4 Sedan | LX | $23,535 | $23,063 | 2.9% / 48 mos | |
| 19 | 2026 Toyota Corolla Sedan | LE | $24,120 | $23,136 | 4.99% / 72 mos | |
| 20 | 2026 Nissan Kicks SUV | S | $23,975 | $23,386 | ||
| 21 | 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV | LS | $25,095 | $23,914 | 3.9% / 36 mos | |
| 22 | 2026 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan | S | $25,270 | $24,047 | 3.49% / 60 mos | |
| 23 | 2025 Subaru Impreza Sedan | 2.0i | $25,530 | $24,166 | 1.9% / 48 mos | |
| 24 | 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV | S 2.0 | $26,255 | $24,251 | 3.49% / 60 mos | |
| 25 | 2025 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan | LS - 1LS | $26,995 | $24,438 | 1.9% / 36 mos | |
| 26 | 2025 Honda Civic Sedan | LX | $25,445 | $24,502 | ||
| 27 | 2026 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan | 2.5 S | $25,785 | $24,791 | 1.9% / 60 mos | |
| 28 | 2026 Kia Seltos SUV | LX | $25,285 | $25,061 | 2.49% / 48 mos | |
| 29 | 2025 Kia Seltos SUV | LX | $26,085 | $25,140 | 2.49% / 48 mos | |
| 30 | 2025 Volkswagen Taos SUV | S | $26,920 | $25,151 | 3.9% / 60 mos | |
| 31 | 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV | S 2.0 | $26,955 | $25,202 | 3.49% / 60 mos | |
| 32 | 2026 Honda Civic Sedan | LX | $25,890 | $25,327 | ||
| 33 | 2026 Buick Envista SUV | Preferred | $26,495 | $25,361 | 0.9% / 36 mos | |
| 34 | 2024 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan | LS - 1LS | $26,195 | $25,451 | 1.9% / 36 mos | |
| 35 | 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross SUV | L | $25,585 | $25,550 | 4.99% / 72 mos | |
| 36 | 2026 Mini Hardtop Hatchback | Cooper Oxford Edition 2-Door | $26,675 | $25,583 | ||
| 37 | 2025 Subaru Crosstrek SUV | 2.0i | $27,980 | $25,755 | 0.9% / 75 mos | |
| 38 | 2025 Honda HR-V SUV | LX | $26,850 | $25,766 | ||
| 39 | 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross SUV | L | $26,485 | $25,813 | 4.99% / 72 mos | |
| 40 | 2025 Hyundai Sonata Sedan | SE | $28,145 | $25,884 | 0.99% / 60 mos | |
| 41 | 2025 Hyundai Kona SUV | SE | $26,045 | $26,045 | 3.49% / 60 mos | |
| 42 | 2025 Subaru Legacy Sedan | 2.5i | $27,980 | $26,085 | 2.9% / 48 mos | |
| 43 | 2026 Subaru Impreza Sedan | Sport | $27,790 | $26,215 | 1.9% / 48 mos | |
| 44 | 2026 Hyundai Kona SUV | SE | $27,100 | $26,227 | 3.49% / 60 mos | |
| 45 | 2026 Mazda CX-30 SUV | S | $27,470 | $26,367 | ||
| 46 | 2025 Nissan Altima Sedan | S | $28,195 | $26,383 | 4.49% / 36 mos | |
| 47 | 2026 Buick Encore GX SUV | Preferred | $27,995 | $26,427 | 0.9% / 36 mos | |
| 48 | 2026 Subaru Crosstrek SUV | 2.5i | $28,445 | $26,478 | 0.9% / 75 mos | |
| 49 | 2025 Mazda CX-30 SUV | S | $26,690 | $26,492 | ||
| 50 | 2024 Ford Escape SUV | Active | $30,990 | $26,576 | 3.9% / 74 mos | |
| 51 | 2026 Volkswagen Taos SUV | S | $27,975 | $26,634 | 3.9% / 60 mos | |
| 52 | 2025 Chevrolet Equinox SUV | LT - 1LT | $29,995 | $26,790 | 1.9% / 36 mos | |
| 53 | 2026 Honda HR-V SUV | LX | $27,950 | $27,248 | ||
| 54 | 2025 Jeep Compass SUV | Sport | $28,895 | $27,278 | ||
| 55 | 2025 Nissan Rogue SUV | S | $30,085 | $27,408 | ||
| 56 | 2025 Kia Niro SUV | LX | $28,435 | $27,470 | 0% / 60 mos | |
| 57 | 2026 Hyundai Sonata Sedan | SE | $28,695 | $27,647 | 0.99% / 60 mos | |
| 58 | 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SUV | ES | $29,700 | $27,721 | 2.99% / 60 mos | |
| 59 | 2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SUV | ES | $29,200 | $27,733 | 2.99% / 60 mos | |
| 60 | 2024 Hyundai Tucson SUV | SE | $28,975 | $27,944 | 3.99% / 60 mos | |
| 61 | 2025 Toyota Camry Sedan | LE | $29,895 | $27,958 | ||
| 62 | 2026 Kia Niro SUV | LX | $28,885 | $28,016 | 0% / 60 mos | |
| 63 | 2025 Mini Hardtop Hatchback | Cooper Signature 2-Door | $30,125 | $28,182 | ||
| 64 | 2026 Kia K5 Sedan | LXS | $28,735 | $28,205 | 2.49% / 48 mos | |
| 65 | 2026 Ford Maverick Truck | XL | $28,990 | $28,389 | ||
| 66 | 2026 Nissan Altima Sedan | SV | $28,825 | $28,406 | 4.49% / 36 mos | |
| 67 | 2025 Subaru Outback Wagon | 2.5i | $31,415 | $28,456 | 0% / 36 mos | |
| 68 | 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Truck | SE | $30,245 | $28,574 | 3.99% / 48 mos | |
| 69 | 2027 Chevrolet Bolt Hatchback | LT | $28,995 | $28,586 | ||
| 70 | 2025 Hyundai Tucson SUV | SE | $30,200 | $28,590 | 3.99% / 60 mos | |
| 71 | 2026 Honda Accord Sedan | LX | $29,590 | $28,751 | ||
| 72 | 2026 Chevrolet Equinox SUV | LT - 1LT | $30,795 | $28,753 | 1.9% / 36 mos | |
| 73 | 2026 Toyota Camry Sedan | LE | $30,295 | $28,817 | ||
| 74 | 2026 Toyota Prius Hatchback | LE | $29,745 | $28,828 | ||
| 75 | 2025 Kia K5 Sedan | LXS | $28,365 | $28,849 | 2.49% / 48 mos | |
| 76 | 2025 Ford Maverick Truck | XL | $29,840 | $28,987 | ||
| 77 | 2026 Subaru Forester SUV | Base | $31,445 | $28,989 | 0% / 75 mos | |
| 78 | 2025 Honda Accord Sedan | LX | $29,490 | $29,001 | ||
| 79 | 2025 Mazda CX-5 SUV | 2.5 S | $30,545 | $29,176 | 2.9% / 36 mos | |
| 80 | 2025 Kia Sportage SUV | LX | $28,785 | $29,276 | 0% / 60 mos | |
| 81 | 2026 Nissan Rogue SUV | 2026.5 S | $30,585 | $29,293 | ||
| 82 | 2025 Subaru Forester SUV | Base | $31,415 | $29,446 | 0% / 75 mos | |
| 83 | 2024 Dodge Hornet SUV | GT | $32,995 | $29,485 | ||
| 84 | 2024 Jeep Wrangler SUV | Sport | $33,890 | $29,540 | 0% / 60 mos | |
| 85 | 2025 Ford Escape SUV | Active | $31,010 | $29,585 | 3.9% / 74 mos | |
| 86 | 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata Convertible | Sport Manual | $30,765 | $29,650 | ||
| 87 | 2024 Toyota RAV4 SUV | LE | $30,070 | $29,722 | ||
| 88 | 2026 Kia Sportage SUV | LX | $30,285 | $29,758 | 0% / 60 mos | |
| 89 | 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV | S | $31,670 | $29,779 | 0.9% / 60 mos | |
| 90 | 2026 Hyundai Tucson SUV | SE | $31,050 | $29,920 | 3.99% / 60 mos | |
| 91 | 2025 Toyota RAV4 SUV | LE | $31,250 | $30,007 | ||
| 92 | 2025 Mazda CX-50 SUV | 2.5 S Select | $31,995 | $30,079 | 1.9% / 60 mos | |
| 93 | 2026 Jeep Compass SUV | 2026.5 Latitude | $31,350 | $30,162 | ||
| 94 | 2026 Mazda CX-50 SUV | 2.5 S Select | $31,395 | $30,170 | 1.9% / 60 mos | |
| 95 | 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV | ES | $32,005 | $30,183 | 0% / 72 mos | |
| 96 | 2025 Honda CR-V SUV | LX | $31,550 | $30,276 | ||
| 97 | 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV | ES | $32,205 | $30,305 | 0% / 72 mos | |
| 98 | 2026 Nissan LEAF Hatchback | S+ | $31,535 | $30,343 | 4.9% / 60 mos | |
| 99 | 2024 Toyota Tacoma Truck | SR XtraCab | $32,995 | $30,400 | ||
| 100 | 2026 Ford Escape SUV | Active | $31,845 | $30,432 | 3.9% / 74 mos |
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