Top 100 Cheapest New Cars
October 21, 2021
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.
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 No Haggle, CarsDirect and NADAGuides
Cheapest Brand New Cars (by location)
| Rank | Vehicle | Trim | Location | MSRP | Discount | Avg Sale Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2021 Chevrolet Spark Hatchback | LS Manual | Texas | $14,595 | $579 | $14,016 |
| 2 | 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage Hatchback | ES Manual | Detroit | $15,290 | $551 | $14,739 |
| 3 | 2022 Chevrolet Spark Hatchback | LS Manual | 02150 | $14,595 | $-336 | $14,931 |
| 4 | 2021 Chevrolet Spark Hatchback | LS | Texas | $15,695 | $585 | $15,110 |
| 5 | 2021 Nissan Versa Sedan | S Manual | Florida | $15,930 | $74 | $15,856 |
| 6 | 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage Hatchback | ES | SF Bay Area | $16,590 | $649 | $15,941 |
| 7 | 2022 Chevrolet Spark Hatchback | LS | 02150 | $15,695 | $-369 | $16,064 |
| 8 | 2021 Kia Rio Sedan | LX IVT | Washington DC | $17,045 | $395 | $16,650 |
| 9 | 2021 Nissan Versa Sedan | S | Florida | $17,600 | $82 | $17,518 |
| 10 | 2022 Hyundai Accent Sedan | SE | Florida | $17,670 | $-236 | $17,906 |
| 11 | 2021 Ford EcoSport SUV | S | New York | $21,640 | $3,573 | $18,067 |
| 12 | 2021 Kia Forte Sedan | FE Manual | Los Angeles | $18,885 | $813 | $18,072 |
| 13 | 2021 Hyundai Venue SUV | SE IVT | Washington DC | $19,935 | $1,422 | $18,513 |
| 14 | 2021 Kia Forte Sedan | FE IVT | Los Angeles | $19,785 | $816 | $18,969 |
| 15 | 2021 Kia Soul SUV | LX Manual | 02150 | $18,765 | $-236 | $19,001 |
| 16 | 2022 Toyota Corolla Sedan | LE | Los Angeles | $21,550 | $2,485 | $19,065 |
| 17 | 2021 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan | S Manual | Texas | $19,990 | $881 | $19,109 |
| 18 | 2021 Nissan Kicks SUV | S | Detroit | $20,725 | $1,567 | $19,158 |
| 19 | 2022 Kia Soul SUV | LX IVT | Florida | $20,365 | $1,101 | $19,264 |
| 20 | 2022 Subaru Impreza Sedan | Manual | Washington DC | $19,755 | $372 | $19,383 |
| 21 | 2021 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan | S | Texas | $20,790 | $930 | $19,860 |
| 22 | 2021 Hyundai Elantra Sedan | SE IVT | Southeast | $20,655 | $706 | $19,949 |
| 23 | 2020 Chevrolet Trax SUV | LS | Texas | $22,295 | $2,290 | $20,005 |
| 24 | 2021 Kia Soul SUV | LX IVT | 02150 | $20,265 | $238 | $20,027 |
| 25 | 2021 Hyundai Veloster Hatchback | 2.0 Manual | 02150 | $19,905 | $-237 | $20,142 |
| 26 | 2022 Hyundai Venue SUV | SE IVT | Seattle/Portland | $20,125 | $-205 | $20,330 |
| 27 | 2021 Toyota Corolla Sedan | LE | Washington DC | $21,500 | $1,068 | $20,432 |
| 28 | 2022 Hyundai Elantra Sedan | SE IVT | Seattle/Portland | $20,875 | $291 | $20,584 |
| 29 | 2021 Nissan Sentra Sedan | S | Florida | $20,435 | $-186 | $20,621 |
| 30 | 2022 Subaru Impreza Sedan | Washington DC | $21,055 | $396 | $20,659 | |
| 31 | 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV | S 2.0 | Detroit | $22,090 | $972 | $21,118 |
| 32 | 2021 Hyundai Veloster Hatchback | 2.0 | 02150 | $20,905 | $-249 | $21,154 |
| 33 | 2021 Chevrolet Trax SUV | LS | Detroit | $22,595 | $1,394 | $21,201 |
| 34 | 2022 Toyota Corolla Hatchback | SE Manual | Detroit | $21,840 | $427 | $21,413 |
| 35 | 2021 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan | 2.0 | Seattle/Portland | $21,645 | $147 | $21,498 |
| 36 | 2022 Chevrolet Trax SUV | LS | Detroit | $22,595 | $1,045 | $21,550 |
| 37 | 2022 Ford Maverick Truck | XL | SF Bay Area | $21,490 | $-78 | $21,568 |
| 38 | 2021 Toyota Corolla Hatchback | SE Manual | 02150 | $21,740 | $-56 | $21,796 |
| 39 | 2021 MINI Hardtop Hatchback | Hardtop 2-Door | 02150 | $23,250 | $1,245 | $22,005 |
| 40 | 2022 Hyundai Kona SUV | SE | Washington DC | $22,375 | $146 | $22,229 |
| 41 | 2021 Jeep Renegade SUV | Jeepster | Texas | $24,445 | $2,086 | $22,359 |
| 42 | 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV | LS | Seattle/Portland | $22,795 | $163 | $22,632 |
| 43 | 2021 Honda Civic Sedan | LX | Detroit | $22,265 | $-401 | $22,666 |
| 44 | 2021 Ford Escape SUV | S | Seattle/Portland | $26,800 | $4,047 | $22,753 |
| 45 | 2022 Toyota Corolla Hatchback | SE | Detroit | $22,940 | $156 | $22,784 |
| 46 | 2021 Toyota Corolla Hatchback | SE | 02150 | $22,840 | $-59 | $22,899 |
| 47 | 2022 Honda HR-V SUV | LX | Florida | $22,645 | $-272 | $22,917 |
| 48 | 2021 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan | L | 02150 | $23,265 | $308 | $22,957 |
| 49 | 2021 Volkswagen Passat Sedan | S | Florida | $24,990 | $2,032 | $22,958 |
| 50 | 2021 Toyota C-HR SUV | LE | Texas | $22,910 | $-71 | $22,981 |
| 51 | 2021 Mazda CX-30 SUV | S | Southeast | $23,225 | $176 | $23,049 |
| 52 | 2021 Hyundai Sonata Sedan | SE | Seattle/Portland | $24,955 | $1,723 | $23,232 |
| 53 | 2022 Ford Transit Connect Van | XL with Rear Symmetrical Doors LWB | Washington DC | $27,570 | $4,333 | $23,237 |
| 54 | 2021 Subaru Crosstrek SUV | 2.0i Manual | Washington DC | $23,295 | $48 | $23,247 |
| 55 | 2022 Honda Civic Sedan | LX | Washington DC | $22,915 | $-383 | $23,298 |
| 56 | 2022 MINI Hardtop Hatchback | Hardtop 2-Door | 02150 | $23,750 | $450 | $23,300 |
| 57 | 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross | L | 02150 | $23,410 | $38 | $23,372 |
| 58 | 2021 Subaru Legacy Sedan | 2.5i | 02150 | $23,820 | $363 | $23,457 |
| 59 | 2021 Ford Ranger Truck | XL | Seattle/Portland | $26,265 | $2,805 | $23,460 |
| 60 | 2022 Buick Encore GX SUV | Preferred | Detroit | $25,395 | $1,860 | $23,535 |
| 61 | 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hatchback | Blue | Washington DC | $24,405 | $801 | $23,604 |
| 62 | 2021 Kia Seltos SUV | LX 2.0 | 02150 | $23,165 | $-503 | $23,668 |
| 63 | 2021 Buick Encore GX SUV | Preferred | Southeast | $25,395 | $1,717 | $23,678 |
| 64 | 2022 Volkswagen Taos SUV | S | Texas | $24,190 | $507 | $23,683 |
| 65 | 2021 Buick Encore SUV | 02150 | $24,395 | $640 | $23,755 | |
| 66 | 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SUV | ES | Detroit | $24,890 | $1,084 | $23,806 |
| 67 | 2021 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback | TSI Manual | Washington DC | $24,190 | $355 | $23,835 |
| 68 | 2022 Toyota Corolla Sedan | SE Manual | Texas | $24,250 | $403 | $23,847 |
| 69 | 2021 FIAT 500X SUV | Pop | 02150 | $27,770 | $3,859 | $23,911 |
| 70 | 2022 Subaru Legacy Sedan | 2.5i | Southeast | $23,955 | $-14 | $23,969 |
| 71 | 2021 Toyota Corolla Sedan | SE Manual | 02150 | $24,200 | $85 | $24,115 |
| 72 | 2020 FIAT 500X SUV | Pop | Washington DC | $26,085 | $1,824 | $24,261 |
| 73 | 2021 Hyundai Elantra Sedan | Blue Dual Clutch | 02150 | $24,555 | $153 | $24,402 |
| 74 | 2022 Kia Seltos SUV | LX 2.0 | Texas | $23,665 | $-753 | $24,418 |
| 75 | 2022 Toyota Prius Hatchback | L Eco | SF Bay Area | $25,550 | $1,080 | $24,470 |
| 76 | 2021 Toyota Camry Sedan | LE | Texas | $26,070 | $1,552 | $24,518 |
| 77 | 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback | Sport Manual | 02150 | $25,115 | $571 | $24,544 |
| 78 | 2022 Kia Sportage SUV | LX | Seattle/Portland | $25,265 | $683 | $24,582 |
| 79 | 2021 Subaru Crosstrek SUV | 2.0i | Washington DC | $24,645 | $51 | $24,594 |
| 80 | 2021 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback | TSI | 02150 | $24,990 | $367 | $24,623 |
| 81 | 2022 Hyundai Ioniq Hatchback | Blue | Seattle/Portland | $24,625 | $-1 | $24,626 |
| 82 | 2021 Chevrolet Equinox SUV | LS - 1LS | Washington DC | $27,595 | $2,844 | $24,751 |
| 83 | 2021 Honda Civic Hatchback | Sport Manual | Detroit | $24,315 | $-438 | $24,753 |
| 84 | 2021 Mazda Mazda6 Sedan | Sport | Florida | $25,470 | $698 | $24,772 |
| 85 | 2021 Jeep Compass SUV | Sport | Southeast | $25,990 | $1,168 | $24,822 |
| 86 | 2021 Ford F-150 Truck | XL | Detroit | $30,985 | $5,993 | $24,992 |
| 87 | 2021 Hyundai Elantra Sedan | N Line Manual | Detroit | $25,105 | $-66 | $25,171 |
| 88 | 2021 Nissan Altima Sedan | 2.5 S | Florida | $25,425 | $246 | $25,179 |
| 89 | 2022 Buick Encore SUV | Preferred | 02150 | $25,795 | $579 | $25,216 |
| 90 | 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV | S | Texas | $26,440 | $1,165 | $25,275 |
| 91 | 2022 Hyundai Sonata Sedan | SE | Detroit | $25,175 | $-157 | $25,332 |
| 92 | 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport SUV | S | New York | $25,235 | $-104 | $25,339 |
| 93 | 2022 Hyundai Elantra Sedan | Blue Dual Clutch | Southeast | $24,775 | $-606 | $25,381 |
| 94 | 2021 Ford Transit Connect Van | XL with Rear Symmetrical Doors SWB | Washington DC | $26,050 | $662 | $25,388 |
| 95 | 2022 Hyundai Elantra Sedan | N Line Manual | Seattle/Portland | $25,275 | $-161 | $25,436 |
| 96 | 2022 Kia K5 Sedan | LX | Seattle/Portland | $24,685 | $-793 | $25,478 |
| 97 | 2021 Toyota Prius Hatchback | L Eco | Washington DC | $25,550 | $-19 | $25,569 |
| 98 | 2021 Nissan NV200 Compact Cargo | SV | SF Bay Area | $25,855 | $253 | $25,602 |
| 99 | 2021 GMC Terrain SUV | SL | Florida | $26,195 | $457 | $25,738 |
| 100 | 2021 Subaru Forester SUV | 2.5i | Washington DC | $25,845 | $106 | $25,739 |
My Recommendation for Car Shoppers
TrueCar No-Haggle, CarsDirect, and NADAGuides are the quickest way to see the lowest car prices in your area. These sites show you no-haggle prices from dealers closest to you - and the deals are usually really good. This should be the first step you take when negotiating your car price. Follow this up with my checklist to make sure you squeeze out every last bit of savings.- Gregg Fidan
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