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Top 100 Cheapest New Cars Right Now
August 21, 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 Automatic | $20,330 | $18,902 | ||
| 2 | 2025 Subaru Impreza Sedan | Base Automatic | $25,530 | $21,175 | ||
| 3 | 2025 Fiat 500 Hatchback | INSPI(RED) Automatic | $32,495 | $22,737 | ||
| 4 | 2025 Hyundai Venue SUV | Limited Automatic | $24,945 | $22,815 | ||
| 5 | 2025 Nissan Sentra Sedan | SR Automatic | $25,730 | $22,838 | ||
| 6 | 2025 Hyundai Elantra Sedan | SEL Convenience Automatic | $27,070 | $23,380 | ||
| 7 | 2025 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan | SE Automatic | $27,000 | $23,618 | ||
| 8 | 2025 Kia Soul SUV | EX Automatic | $26,235 | $23,957 | ||
| 9 | 2025 Chevrolet Trax SUV | 2RS Automatic | $25,895 | $24,004 | ||
| 10 | 2025 Buick Envista SUV | Sport Touring Automatic | $26,695 | $24,164 | ||
| 11 | 2025 Subaru Legacy Sedan | Premium Automatic | $30,280 | $24,597 | ||
| 12 | 2026 Ford Escape SUV | Active Automatic | $31,845 | $24,670 | 0% / 38 mos | |
| 13 | 2025 Kia Seltos SUV | S Automatic | $28,085 | $25,038 | ||
| 14 | 2026 Nissan Kicks SUV | SR Automatic | $28,505 | $25,192 | ||
| 15 | 2025 Kia K5 Sedan | LXS Automatic | $28,365 | $25,259 | ||
| 16 | 2025 Subaru Outback Wagon | Base Automatic | $31,415 | $25,674 | ||
| 17 | 2025 Subaru Forester SUV | Base Automatic | $31,415 | $25,697 | ||
| 18 | 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV | 2.0 LE Automatic | $28,840 | $25,854 | ||
| 19 | 2026 Nissan Rogue SUV | S Automatic | $31,035 | $26,079 | 0% / 60 mos | |
| 20 | 2025 Toyota Corolla Sedan | XSE Automatic | $28,755 | $26,356 | ||
| 21 | 2025 Subaru Crosstrek SUV | Sport Automatic | $31,780 | $26,405 | ||
| 22 | 2025 Buick Encore SUV | Sport Touring Automatic | $28,535 | $26,498 | ||
| 23 | 2026 Ford Escape SUV | Plug-In Hybrid Automatic | $36,895 | $26,639 | 0% / 38 mos | |
| 24 | 2025 Kia K4 Sedan | GT-Line Turbo Automatic | $29,285 | $26,754 | ||
| 25 | 2025 Hyundai Elantra Sedan | Limited Automatic | $31,045 | $26,882 | ||
| 26 | 2025 Ford Bronco SUV | Big Bend Automatic | $33,690 | $26,893 | 0% / 38 mos | |
| 27 | 2025 Toyota Corolla Sedan | SE Automatic | $28,860 | $27,256 | ||
| 28 | 2027 Chevrolet Bolt Hatchback | LT Automatic | $28,995 | $27,273 | 0.9% / 36 mos | |
| 29 | 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV | RS Automatic | $30,595 | $27,296 | ||
| 30 | 2025 Chevrolet Equinox SUV | LT Automatic | $29,995 | $27,580 | 3.9% / 60 mos | |
| 31 | 2025 Hyundai Sonata Sedan | SEL Convenience Automatic | $32,295 | $27,839 | ||
| 32 | 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SUV | SE Automatic | $32,140 | $27,853 | 2.99% / 60 mos | |
| 33 | 2025 Dodge Hornet SUV | GT Automatic | $31,990 | $27,932 | ||
| 34 | 2025 Honda HR-V SUV | Sport Automatic | $30,395 | $27,981 | ||
| 35 | 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV | S Automatic | $32,280 | $28,031 | 1.9% / 60 mos | |
| 36 | 2025 Volkswagen Taos SUV | SE Black Automatic | $32,070 | $28,044 | ||
| 37 | 2026 Hyundai Tucson SUV | SEL Automatic | $32,700 | $28,074 | 0% / 60 mos | |
| 38 | 2025 Toyota Camry Sedan | LE Automatic | $31,420 | $28,374 | ||
| 39 | 2025 Hyundai Kona SUV | N Line Automatic | $32,595 | $28,526 | ||
| 40 | 2025 Honda Accord Sedan | SE Automatic | $31,755 | $28,628 | ||
| 41 | 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross SUV | XLE Automatic | $31,110 | $28,708 | ||
| 42 | 2025 Hyundai Sonata Sedan | SEL Hybrid Automatic | $32,495 | $28,775 | ||
| 43 | 2025 Kia Sportage SUV | EX Automatic | $32,685 | $29,006 | ||
| 44 | 2025 Honda Civic Sedan | Si Manual | $31,400 | $29,074 | ||
| 45 | 2025 Jeep Compass SUV | Limited Automatic | $34,240 | $29,232 | ||
| 46 | 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV | Limited Automatic | $41,420 | $29,258 | ||
| 47 | 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SUV Coupe | SE Standard Range Automatic | $36,650 | $29,316 | 0% / 72 mos | |
| 48 | 2026 Kia Niro SUV | Wind Automatic | $41,195 | $29,601 | 0% / 72 mos | |
| 49 | 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz Truck | SEL Automatic | $33,000 | $29,615 | 1.9% / 60 mos | |
| 50 | 2025 Hyundai Palisade SUV | SE Automatic | $38,695 | $29,660 | ||
| 51 | 2025 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback | S Automatic | $33,670 | $29,784 | ||
| 52 | 2026 Kia Sorento SUV | LX Automatic | $33,885 | $29,883 | 0% / 48 mos | |
| 53 | 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross SUV | Nightshade Automatic | $32,190 | $30,045 | ||
| 54 | 2026 Ford Escape SUV | Platinum Automatic | $37,710 | $30,078 | 0% / 38 mos | |
| 55 | 2025 Kia Niro SUV | SX Automatic | $34,435 | $30,286 | ||
| 56 | 2025 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan | 2LT Automatic | $32,695 | $30,449 | ||
| 57 | 2026 Acura Integra 4-Door Coupe | Base Automatic | $34,695 | $30,814 | 2.99% / 60 mos | |
| 58 | 2025 GMC Terrain SUV | Elevation Automatic | $33,395 | $30,899 | ||
| 59 | 2025 Hyundai Tucson SUV | Blue Hybrid Automatic | $34,960 | $30,985 | ||
| 60 | 2025 Nissan Altima Sedan | 2.5 SL Automatic | $35,970 | $31,096 | ||
| 61 | 2025 Toyota GR86 Coupe | Premium Manual | $34,195 | $31,219 | ||
| 62 | 2026 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan | Autobahn Automatic | $35,020 | $31,440 | 3.49% / 60 mos | |
| 63 | 2026 Nissan Pathfinder SUV | S Automatic | $39,045 | $31,788 | 0% / 60 mos | |
| 64 | 2025 Ford Ranger Truck | XLT Automatic | $37,770 | $31,795 | ||
| 65 | 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV | SE Automatic | $36,650 | $31,879 | 0% / 60 mos | |
| 66 | 2025 Kia Niro SUV | EX Automatic | $35,935 | $32,205 | ||
| 67 | 2025 Subaru BRZ Coupe | Series.Purple Manual | $38,730 | $32,208 | ||
| 68 | 2025 Hyundai Elantra Sedan | Base Manual | $35,595 | $32,271 | ||
| 69 | 2026 Nissan Frontier Truck | SV Automatic | $38,185 | $32,277 | 0% / 60 mos | |
| 70 | 2025 Ford Maverick Truck | Lobo Standard Equipment Group 402A (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7A) Automatic | $37,625 | $32,326 | 5.9% / 84 mos | |
| 71 | 2025 Mini Cooper Hatchback | Iconic Automatic | $36,225 | $32,546 | ||
| 72 | 2025 Subaru WRX Sedan | Premium Automatic | $40,270 | $32,551 | ||
| 73 | 2025 Honda CR-V SUV | Sport Hybrid Automatic | $36,045 | $32,632 | ||
| 74 | 2026 Acura ADX SUV | Base Automatic | $36,450 | $32,695 | 3.99% / 60 mos | |
| 75 | 2026 Subaru Crosstrek SUV | Sport Hybrid Automatic | $35,445 | $32,752 | 1.9% / 36 mos | |
| 76 | 2026 Honda Civic Sedan | Sport Touring Hybrid Automatic | $34,190 | $32,775 | 5.49% / 60 mos | |
| 77 | 2025 Chevrolet Blazer SUV | 2LT Automatic | $36,795 | $32,790 | 1.9% / 36 mos | |
| 78 | 2026 Polestar 4 SUV Coupe | Long range Single motor Automatic | $57,800 | $32,800 | 0% / 60 mos | |
| 79 | 2025 Cadillac CT4 Sedan | Luxury Automatic | $36,390 | $32,840 | ||
| 80 | 2025 Subaru Solterra SUV | Premium Automatic | $39,915 | $32,909 | ||
| 81 | 2025 Nissan LEAF Hatchback | SV PLUS Automatic | $37,330 | $32,940 | ||
| 82 | 2025 Toyota Prius Hatchback | Limited Automatic | $36,500 | $33,104 | ||
| 83 | 2026 Subaru Uncharted SUV | Premium Automatic | $36,445 | $33,114 | 0% / 72 mos | |
| 84 | 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV | SE Hybrid Automatic | $38,000 | $33,299 | 0% / 60 mos | |
| 85 | 2026 Ford Explorer SUV | Active 100A (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A) Automatic | $40,260 | $33,587 | 0% / 38 mos | |
| 86 | 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata Convertible | Grand Touring Manual | $37,425 | $33,687 | ||
| 87 | 2026 Ford Mustang Coupe | EcoBoost Automatic | $38,535 | $33,763 | 0% / 38 mos | |
| 88 | 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV | Laredo Automatic | $40,915 | $33,819 | 0% / 36 mos | |
| 89 | 2025 Ford Maverick Truck | Lariat Automatic | $40,135 | $33,861 | 5.9% / 84 mos | |
| 90 | 2025 Hyundai Kona SUV | SEL Automatic | $38,470 | $34,041 | ||
| 91 | 2026 Volkswagen Atlas SUV | SE Automatic | $39,775 | $34,079 | 0.9% / 48 mos | |
| 92 | 2025 Toyota RAV4 SUV | SE Automatic | $36,995 | $34,191 | ||
| 93 | 2025 Toyota Tundra Truck | SR Automatic | $42,350 | $34,218 | 0% / 60 mos | |
| 94 | 2025 Honda CR-V SUV | EX-L Automatic | $37,895 | $34,227 | ||
| 95 | 2025 Subaru Ascent SUV | Premium 7-Passenger (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT) Automatic | $41,415 | $34,414 | ||
| 96 | 2025 Mazda CX-30 SUV | 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Automatic | $38,645 | $34,519 | ||
| 97 | 2025 Kia Sportage SUV | SX-Prestige Automatic | $39,185 | $34,631 | ||
| 98 | 2025 Toyota Prius Hatchback | XSE Automatic | $37,760 | $34,714 | ||
| 99 | 2025 Mazda CX-50 SUV | Hybrid Premium Automatic | $38,895 | $34,797 | ||
| 100 | 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV | Trail Edition Automatic | $41,390 | $34,903 | 0% / 72 mos |
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