Top 100 Cheapest New Cars for 2024
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 | Location | MSRP | Avg Sale Price | Local Deals |
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1 | 2023 Nissan Versa Sedan | S | Nationwide | $17,955 | $17,788 | |
2 | 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage Sedan | G4 ES | Southeast | $19,055 | $18,202 | |
3 | 2024 Nissan Versa Sedan | S | Florida | $18,365 | $18,255 | |
4 | 2023 Kia Rio Sedan | S | Florida | $18,545 | $18,505 | |
5 | 2024 Kia Soul SUV | LX | Florida | $21,565 | $21,161 | |
6 | 2023 Kia Forte Sedan | LXS | Southeast | $21,315 | $21,169 | |
7 | 2023 Hyundai Elantra Sedan | SEL | Nationwide | $23,315 | $22,146 | |
8 | 2024 Nissan Sentra Sedan | SV | Washington DC | $22,960 | $22,335 | |
9 | 2023 Hyundai Venue SUV | SEL | Multiregion | $22,735 | $22,565 | |
10 | 2024 Hyundai Venue SUV | SEL | Florida | $23,275 | $22,872 | |
11 | 2023 Nissan Sentra Sedan | SR | Multiregion | $24,230 | $23,209 | |
12 | 2023 Nissan Kicks SUV | SV | Los Angeles | $23,840 | $23,385 | |
13 | 2023 Volkswagen Taos SUV | S | Multiregion | $25,450 | $23,657 | |
14 | 2023 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan | SE | Florida | $25,480 | $23,822 | |
15 | 2024 Toyota Corolla Sedan | LE | Florida | $24,595 | $24,061 | |
16 | 2024 Hyundai Elantra Sedan | SEL | Florida | $24,725 | $24,125 | |
17 | 2023 Hyundai Kona SUV | SEL | Multiregion | $26,785 | $24,265 | |
18 | 2023 Buick Encore GX SUV | Preferred | Multiregion | $27,195 | $24,391 | |
19 | 2024 Nissan Kicks SUV | SR | Washington DC | $25,000 | $24,430 | |
20 | 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV | S 2.0 AWC | Multiregion | $25,305 | $24,635 | |
21 | 2024 Subaru Legacy Sedan | Base | Chicago | $26,015 | $24,749 | |
22 | 2024 Chevrolet Trax SUV | Detroit | $24,995 | $24,903 | ||
23 | 2024 Toyota Corolla Sedan | SE | Florida | $25,585 | $24,965 | |
24 | 2024 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan | SE | Florida | $26,100 | $24,986 | |
25 | 2024 Subaru Impreza Sedan | Sport | Southeast | $26,115 | $25,001 | |
26 | 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan | SE | Multiregion | $25,235 | $25,099 | |
27 | 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV | ES 2.0 AWC | Multiregion | $26,605 | $25,168 | |
28 | 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan | LE | Multiregion | $25,545 | $25,408 | |
29 | 2023 Hyundai Sonata Sedan | SE | Southeast | $26,565 | $25,640 | |
30 | 2024 Kia Forte Sedan | GT | Los Angeles | $26,195 | $25,646 | |
31 | 2024 Hyundai Kona SUV | SEL | Florida | $26,975 | $26,407 | |
32 | 2024 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan | RS | Florida | $27,095 | $26,453 | |
33 | 2024 Nissan Altima Sedan | 2.5 SV | Florida | $27,940 | $26,454 | |
34 | 2024 Subaru Crosstrek SUV | Premium | Washington DC | $27,690 | $26,457 | |
35 | 2022 Toyota C-HR SUV | Nightshade | Nationwide | $26,380 | $26,532 | |
36 | 2024 Chevrolet Equinox SUV | LS - 1LS | Texas | $27,995 | $26,690 | |
37 | 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV | RS | Los Angeles | $27,495 | $26,984 | |
38 | 2022 Ford EcoSport SUV | Titanium | Nationwide | $29,690 | $27,425 | |
39 | 2023 Chevrolet Equinox SUV | LT - 1LT | Multiregion | $29,095 | $27,836 | |
40 | 2024 Kia K5 Sedan | GT-Line | Pacific NW | $28,245 | $28,205 | |
41 | 2024 Ford Maverick Truck | XLT | Chicago | $27,910 | $28,282 | |
42 | 2023 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan | Premium | Multiregion | $30,565 | $28,443 | |
43 | 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport SUV | SL | Nationwide | $30,885 | $28,479 | |
44 | 2023 GMC Terrain SUV | SLE | Multiregion | $31,295 | $28,508 | |
45 | 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross SUV | XLE | SF Bay | $29,065 | $28,663 | |
46 | 2023 Chevrolet Bolt Hatchback | LT | Florida | $28,795 | $28,834 | |
47 | 2023 Kia Sportage SUV | LX | Multiregion | $29,415 | $29,005 | |
48 | 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV | SE | Florida | $30,085 | $29,059 | |
49 | 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross SUV | S | Nationwide | $29,320 | $29,153 | |
50 | 2023 Ford Maverick Truck | XLT Advanced | Multiregion | $28,650 | $29,287 | |
51 | 2023 Honda Accord Sedan | EX | Los Angeles | $30,705 | $29,317 | |
52 | 2024 Buick Envista SUV | Avenir | New York | $29,695 | $29,406 | |
53 | 2024 Mini Hardtop Hatchback | Cooper S | Multiregion | $30,595 | $29,528 | |
54 | 2024 Mazda CX-30 SUV | Preferred | Florida | $30,165 | $29,580 | |
55 | 2024 Volkswagen Taos SUV | SE | Florida | $31,040 | $29,660 | |
56 | 2023 Hyundai Elantra Sedan | Limited | New York | $30,265 | $29,662 | |
57 | 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV | RS | Detroit | $29,995 | $29,684 | |
58 | 2024 Honda HR-V SUV | Sport | Washington DC | $29,550 | $29,703 | |
59 | 2024 Hyundai Sonata Sedan | SEL | New York | $30,150 | $29,734 | |
60 | 2024 Mazda CX-5 SUV | 2.5 S Select | Florida | $30,675 | $29,963 | |
61 | 2024 Hyundai Elantra Sedan | Limited | SF Bay | $30,600 | $30,077 | |
62 | 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross SUV | XLE | Texas | $30,735 | $30,342 | |
63 | 2024 Honda Accord Sedan | EX | Washington DC | $31,005 | $30,653 | |
64 | 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross SUV | SE | Texas | $30,890 | $30,673 | |
65 | 2023 Kia Sportage SUV | LX | Texas | $30,615 | $30,678 | |
66 | 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SUV | Ralliart S-AWC | Nationwide | $31,926 | $30,688 | |
67 | 2023 Subaru WRX Sedan | Manual | Los Angeles | $32,550 | $30,756 | |
68 | 2024 Mazda CX-50 SUV | Select | New York | $31,675 | $30,871 | |
69 | 2024 Toyota Camry Sedan | SE | Texas | $31,485 | $30,896 | |
70 | 2023 Nissan Altima Sedan | 2.5 SL | Multiregion | $33,470 | $30,942 | |
71 | 2024 Kia Niro Hatchback | EX | Pacific NW | $31,015 | $30,954 | |
72 | 2024 Mini Hardtop Hatchback | Cooper SE | SF Bay | $31,895 | $31,031 | |
73 | 2024 Kia Seltos SUV | SX | Southeast | $31,465 | $31,149 | |
74 | 2023 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan | 2LT | Nationwide | $32,595 | $31,405 | |
75 | 2024 Honda Civic Sedan | Touring | Washington DC | $31,645 | $31,422 | |
76 | 2024 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe | 1LT | Florida | $32,495 | $31,453 | |
77 | 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV | SE | Florida | $33,005 | $31,464 | |
78 | 2024 Toyota Camry Sedan | XSE | Florida | $32,815 | $31,472 | |
79 | 2024 Hyundai Sonata Sedan | SEL | New York | $31,950 | $31,509 | |
80 | 2023 Hyundai Sonata Sedan | SEL | SF Bay | $32,915 | $31,759 | |
81 | 2024 Hyundai Tucson SUV | SEL | Florida | $32,525 | $31,797 | |
82 | 2023 Ford Bronco Sport SUV | Big Bend | Texas | $32,825 | $31,839 | |
83 | 2023 Honda Civic Hatchback | Sport Touring | Multiregion | $32,345 | $31,844 | |
84 | 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV | SE | Multiregion | $32,890 | $31,885 | |
85 | 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SUV | Ralliart S-AWC | Southeast | $32,910 | $31,979 | |
86 | 2023 Jeep Compass SUV | Altitude | SF Bay | $33,660 | $32,112 | |
87 | 2024 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan | Carbon Turbo | Florida | $32,915 | $32,307 | |
88 | 2024 Toyota RAV4 SUV | LE | Florida | $33,075 | $32,438 | |
89 | 2024 Toyota Prius Hatchback | XLE | Texas | $32,490 | $32,853 | |
90 | 2023 Subaru BRZ Coupe | Limited | Multiregion | $32,965 | $32,872 | |
91 | 2023 Subaru Forester SUV | Wilderness | New York | $35,545 | $32,901 | |
92 | 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV | SE R-Line Black | Florida | $34,605 | $32,976 | |
93 | 2024 Buick Encore GX SUV | Avenir | Los Angeles | $34,795 | $33,034 | |
94 | 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI Hatchback | 2.0T 380 S Manual | Chicago | $33,910 | $33,073 | |
95 | 2024 Ford Escape SUV | ST-Line | Pacific NW | $34,155 | $33,099 | |
96 | 2024 Hyundai Tucson SUV | Blue | Florida | $33,950 | $33,204 | |
97 | 2023 Jeep Renegade SUV | Limited | SF Bay | $34,565 | $33,280 | |
98 | 2023 Hyundai Tucson SUV | SEL Convenience | Nationwide | $35,645 | $33,687 | |
99 | 2024 Toyota RAV4 SUV | XLE Premium | Florida | $34,425 | $33,703 | |
100 | 2024 Honda Accord Sedan | Sport | Washington DC | $33,990 | $33,757 |
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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.Latest Weekly Car Buying Tips
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