Top 100 Cheapest New Cars
December 3, 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 | Southeast | $14,790 | $3,860 | $10,930 |
| 2 | 2020 Chevrolet Spark Hatchback | LS Manual | Washington DC | $14,395 | $2,663 | $11,732 |
| 3 | 2021 Chevrolet Spark Hatchback | LS Manual | Florida | $14,395 | $2,383 | $12,012 |
| 4 | 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage Hatchback | ES | 02150 | $15,990 | $3,950 | $12,040 |
| 5 | 2020 Nissan Versa Sedan | S Manual | Florida | $15,755 | $3,485 | $12,270 |
| 6 | 2020 Chevrolet Spark Hatchback | LS | Texas | $15,495 | $2,866 | $12,629 |
| 7 | 2021 Chevrolet Spark Hatchback | LS | Florida | $15,495 | $2,488 | $13,007 |
| 8 | 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage Hatchback | ES Manual | Chicago | $14,990 | $1,568 | $13,422 |
| 9 | 2020 Nissan Versa Sedan | S | Florida | $17,425 | $3,672 | $13,753 |
| 10 | 2020 Toyota Yaris Sedan | L Manual | 02150 | $16,645 | $2,598 | $14,047 |
| 11 | 2020 Hyundai Accent Sedan | SE Manual | Seattle/Portland | $16,270 | $2,148 | $14,122 |
| 12 | 2020 Kia Soul SUV | LX Manual | Southeast | $18,610 | $4,042 | $14,568 |
| 13 | 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage Hatchback | ES | 02150 | $16,290 | $1,651 | $14,639 |
| 14 | 2020 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan | LS | SF Bay Area | $17,595 | $2,948 | $14,647 |
| 15 | 2021 Kia Soul SUV | LX Manual | Washington DC | $18,610 | $3,917 | $14,693 |
| 16 | 2020 Hyundai Accent Sedan | SE | SF Bay Area | $17,370 | $2,627 | $14,743 |
| 17 | 2020 Kia Rio Sedan | LX IVT | Los Angeles | $16,815 | $1,959 | $14,856 |
| 18 | 2021 Kia Forte Sedan | FE Manual | Washington DC | $18,855 | $3,906 | $14,949 |
| 19 | 2020 Hyundai Venue SUV | SE Manual | SF Bay Area | $18,525 | $3,492 | $15,033 |
| 20 | 2021 Hyundai Accent Sedan | SE Manual | 02150 | $16,390 | $1,074 | $15,316 |
| 21 | 2020 Honda Fit Hatchback | LX Manual | Washington DC | $17,145 | $1,625 | $15,520 |
| 22 | 2020 Kia Soul SUV | LX IVT | Washington DC | $20,110 | $4,565 | $15,545 |
| 23 | 2020 Nissan Kicks SUV | S | Florida | $20,165 | $4,572 | $15,593 |
| 24 | 2020 Toyota Yaris Sedan | L | 02150 | $17,745 | $2,095 | $15,650 |
| 25 | 2021 Kia Forte Sedan | FE IVT | Washington DC | $19,755 | $4,021 | $15,734 |
| 26 | 2020 Hyundai Elantra Sedan | SE IVT | Seattle/Portland | $20,295 | $4,468 | $15,827 |
| 27 | 2020 Kia Forte Sedan | LXS IVT | Seattle/Portland | $20,255 | $4,298 | $15,957 |
| 28 | 2020 Ford EcoSport SUV | S | New York | $21,240 | $5,189 | $16,051 |
| 29 | 2020 Kia Forte Sedan | FE Manual | Florida | $18,855 | $2,746 | $16,109 |
| 30 | 2020 Hyundai Venue SUV | SE IVT | SF Bay Area | $19,725 | $3,589 | $16,136 |
| 31 | 2021 Kia Soul SUV | LX IVT | Washington DC | $20,110 | $3,925 | $16,185 |
| 32 | 2020 Honda Fit Hatchback | LX | Washington DC | $17,945 | $1,701 | $16,244 |
| 33 | 2021 Hyundai Accent Sedan | SE | 02150 | $17,490 | $1,011 | $16,479 |
| 34 | 2020 Chevrolet Trax SUV | LS | Texas | $22,295 | $5,666 | $16,629 |
| 35 | 2020 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan | S Manual | Washington DC | $19,815 | $2,798 | $17,017 |
| 36 | 2020 Nissan Sentra Sedan | S | Florida | $20,235 | $2,922 | $17,313 |
| 37 | 2020 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan | S | Washington DC | $20,615 | $3,222 | $17,393 |
| 38 | 2020 Hyundai Kona SUV | SE | Los Angeles | $21,440 | $4,044 | $17,396 |
| 39 | 2019 FIAT 500X SUV | Blue Sky Edition | Texas | $26,235 | $8,820 | $17,415 |
| 40 | 2020 Hyundai Veloster Hatchback | 2.0 Manual | 02150 | $19,795 | $2,230 | $17,565 |
| 41 | 2020 Subaru Impreza Sedan | 2.0i Manual | Washington DC | $19,595 | $1,982 | $17,613 |
| 42 | 2021 Hyundai Venue SUV | SE IVT | Florida | $19,925 | $2,198 | $17,727 |
| 43 | 2021 Toyota Corolla Sedan | L | SF Bay Area | $20,920 | $3,087 | $17,833 |
| 44 | 2021 Hyundai Kona SUV | SE | Florida | $21,575 | $3,542 | $18,033 |
| 45 | 2019 FIAT 500L Hatchback | Pop | Detroit | $23,655 | $5,608 | $18,047 |
| 46 | 2020 Hyundai Veloster Hatchback | 2.0 | 02150 | $20,795 | $2,552 | $18,243 |
| 47 | 2020 Toyota Corolla Sedan | L | SF Bay Area | $20,595 | $2,235 | $18,360 |
| 48 | 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport SUV | S | Florida | $24,525 | $6,140 | $18,385 |
| 49 | 2020 Jeep Compass SUV | Sport | SF Bay Area | $23,775 | $5,352 | $18,423 |
| 50 | 2020 Hyundai Elantra Sedan | Eco Dual Clutch | SF Bay Area | $22,595 | $4,132 | $18,463 |
| 51 | 2020 Buick Encore SUV | Preferred | Texas | $25,595 | $6,932 | $18,663 |
| 52 | 2020 Subaru Impreza Sedan | 2.0i | Washington DC | $20,895 | $2,114 | $18,781 |
| 53 | 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV | ES | Southeast | $25,790 | $7,004 | $18,786 |
| 54 | 2021 Toyota Corolla Hatchback | SE Manual | SF Bay Area | $21,560 | $2,772 | $18,788 |
| 55 | 2020 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan | Washington DC | $22,445 | $3,637 | $18,808 | |
| 56 | 2021 Hyundai Veloster Hatchback | 2.0 Manual | Southeast | $19,895 | $1,067 | $18,828 |
| 57 | 2020 Honda Civic Sedan | LX Manual | Washington DC | $20,955 | $2,095 | $18,860 |
| 58 | 2021 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan | 2.0 | SF Bay Area | $21,445 | $2,375 | $19,070 |
| 59 | 2020 Mazda CX-3 SUV | Sport | Seattle/Portland | $21,740 | $2,523 | $19,217 |
| 60 | 2020 FIAT 124 Spider Convertible | Urbana Edition *Ltd Avail* | Texas | $26,885 | $7,474 | $19,411 |
| 61 | 2020 Toyota C-HR SUV | LE | Seattle/Portland | $22,470 | $3,033 | $19,437 |
| 62 | 2020 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan | LS - 1LS | Washington DC | $24,195 | $4,713 | $19,482 |
| 63 | 2020 Buick Encore GX SUV | Preferred | Texas | $25,095 | $5,563 | $19,532 |
| 64 | 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV | L | 02150 | $19,995 | $409 | $19,586 |
| 65 | 2020 Honda HR-V SUV | LX | Washington DC | $22,040 | $2,404 | $19,636 |
| 66 | 2021 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan | LS - 1LS | Southeast | $24,195 | $4,524 | $19,671 |
| 67 | 2020 Nissan Altima Sedan | 2.5 S | Florida | $25,225 | $5,531 | $19,694 |
| 68 | 2021 Hyundai Veloster Hatchback | 2.0 | 02150 | $20,895 | $1,190 | $19,705 |
| 69 | 2020 Jeep Renegade SUV | Altitude | SF Bay Area | $25,890 | $6,157 | $19,733 |
| 70 | 2020 FIAT 500L Hatchback | Pop | Texas | $23,995 | $4,259 | $19,736 |
| 71 | 2021 Chevrolet Trax SUV | LS | Detroit | $22,395 | $2,633 | $19,762 |
| 72 | 2020 Honda Civic Sedan | LX | Washington DC | $21,755 | $1,952 | $19,803 |
| 73 | 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV | ES 2.0 | Detroit | $23,790 | $3,838 | $19,952 |
| 74 | 2021 Toyota Corolla Hatchback | SE | SF Bay Area | $22,660 | $2,672 | $19,988 |
| 75 | 2020 Ford Fusion Sedan | S | SF Bay Area | $24,365 | $4,296 | $20,069 |
| 76 | 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Hatchback | Blue | SF Bay Area | $24,195 | $3,954 | $20,241 |
| 77 | 2021 Mazda CX-3 SUV | Sport | Florida | $21,740 | $1,448 | $20,292 |
| 78 | 2020 Kia Sportage SUV | LX | Florida | $25,110 | $4,747 | $20,363 |
| 79 | 2020 Chevrolet Equinox SUV | LS - 1LS | Florida | $27,495 | $7,104 | $20,391 |
| 80 | 2020 Hyundai Sonata Sedan | SE | Washington DC | $24,595 | $4,187 | $20,408 |
| 81 | 2021 Kia Sportage SUV | LX | Seattle/Portland | $25,110 | $4,663 | $20,447 |
| 82 | 2020 Hyundai Tucson SUV | SE | Southeast | $24,690 | $4,172 | $20,518 |
| 83 | 2020 Nissan Rogue SUV | S | Florida | $26,585 | $6,038 | $20,547 |
| 84 | 2020 Kia Niro Hatchback | LX | Seattle/Portland | $25,710 | $5,072 | $20,638 |
| 85 | 2020 Hyundai Elantra Sedan | GT N Line Manual | Seattle/Portland | $24,475 | $3,836 | $20,639 |
| 86 | 2021 Toyota C-HR SUV | LE | Washington DC | $22,620 | $1,942 | $20,678 |
| 87 | 2020 Volkswagen Passat Sedan | S | Florida | $23,915 | $3,173 | $20,742 |
| 88 | 2020 Toyota Camry Sedan | L | Washington DC | $25,420 | $4,600 | $20,820 |
| 89 | 2020 Subaru Legacy Sedan | 2.5i | Washington DC | $23,645 | $2,705 | $20,940 |
| 90 | 2020 Dodge Journey SUV | SE Value | Texas | $25,170 | $4,223 | $20,947 |
| 91 | 2021 Jeep Compass SUV | Sport | SF Bay Area | $25,410 | $4,415 | $20,995 |
| 92 | 2020 Mazda CX-30 SUV | Los Angeles | $23,000 | $1,889 | $21,111 | |
| 93 | 2021 Kia Seltos SUV | S 2.0 | Seattle/Portland | $23,110 | $1,964 | $21,146 |
| 94 | 2020 Toyota Corolla Sedan | SE Manual | SF Bay Area | $23,745 | $2,577 | $21,168 |
| 95 | 2021 Subaru Crosstrek SUV | 2.0i Manual | Washington DC | $23,295 | $2,120 | $21,175 |
| 96 | 2021 Buick Encore SUV | Preferred | Southeast | $25,595 | $4,352 | $21,243 |
| 97 | 2020 Mazda Mazda6 Sedan | Sport | Texas | $25,045 | $3,783 | $21,262 |
| 98 | 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SUV | ES | 02150 | $24,190 | $2,848 | $21,342 |
| 99 | 2020 Toyota Prius Hatchback | L Eco | SF Bay Area | $25,320 | $3,965 | $21,355 |
| 100 | 2020 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback | TSI Manual | SF Bay Area | $24,115 | $2,722 | $21,393 |
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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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