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Top 100 Cheapest New Cars Right Now

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 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage Hatchback ES $18,015 $16,815
2 2025 Nissan Versa Sedan S Manual $19,230 $18,958
3 2025 Chevrolet Trax SUV LS $21,895 $21,084
4 2025 Hyundai Venue SUV SE $21,695 $21,176 5.99% / 72 mos
5 2025 Kia Soul SUV LX $21,885 $21,366 4.9% / 48 mos
6 2025 Nissan Sentra Sedan S $22,730 $21,643
7 2025 Nissan Kicks Play S $22,910 $22,169
8 2025 Hyundai Elantra Sedan SE $23,370 $22,480 3.99% / 72 mos
9 2025 Nissan Kicks SUV S $23,220 $22,563
10 2025 Kia K4 Sedan LX $23,165 $22,647 2.9% / 48 mos
11 2025 Toyota Corolla Sedan LE $23,520 $22,726
12 2025 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan S $23,720 $22,864 4.9% / 60 mos
13 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV S 2.0 AWC $25,365 $22,958 4.99% / 72 mos
14 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV LS $24,495 $23,525 3.9% / 36 mos
15 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV LS $24,395 $23,688 3.9% / 36 mos
16 2025 Buick Envista SUV Preferred $25,195 $23,837 0.9% / 36 mos
17 2024 Volkswagen Taos SUV S $25,420 $23,907 4.9% / 60 mos
18 2025 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan 2.5 S $25,135 $24,148
19 2025 Subaru Impreza Sedan $25,530 $24,310 3.9% / 36 mos
20 2024 Mazda CX-30 SUV S $26,415 $24,327
21 2024 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan LS - 1LS $26,195 $24,372 1.9% / 36 mos
22 2024 Ford Maverick Truck XL $25,515 $24,413
23 2024 Hyundai Sonata Sedan SEL $28,650 $24,663 2.99% / 48 mos
24 2025 Honda Civic Sedan LX $25,400 $24,815 4.99% / 48 mos
25 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross SUV L $25,585 $25,070
26 2025 Volkswagen Taos SUV S $26,420 $25,149 4.9% / 60 mos
27 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV S 2.0 AWC $26,115 $25,162 4.99% / 72 mos
28 2024 Jeep Compass SUV Sport $27,495 $25,277 6.9% / 72 mos
29 2025 Hyundai Kona SUV SE $26,045 $25,289 3.99% / 72 mos
30 2026 Honda Civic Sedan LX $25,745 $25,329 4.99% / 48 mos
31 2025 Buick Encore GX SUV Preferred $27,335 $25,429
32 2026 Kia Seltos SUV LX $25,085 $25,540 3.49% / 48 mos
33 2025 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan LS - 1LS $26,995 $25,615 1.9% / 36 mos
34 2025 Mazda CX-30 SUV S $26,690 $25,662
35 2024 Kia Sportage SUV LX $28,565 $25,682 1.9% / 60 mos
36 2025 Kia Seltos SUV LX $26,085 $25,731 3.49% / 48 mos
37 2026 Buick Encore GX SUV Preferred $27,295 $26,038
38 2025 Honda HR-V SUV LX $26,795 $26,296
39 2025 Nissan Altima Sedan S $28,140 $26,434 4.9% / 60 mos
40 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz Truck SE $28,295 $26,535 4.99% / 72 mos
41 2025 Subaru Legacy Sedan $27,980 $26,546 3.9% / 48 mos
42 2025 Subaru Crosstrek SUV $27,980 $26,654 2.9% / 72 mos
43 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SUV ES S-AWC $28,055 $26,764 0% / 48 mos
44 2024 Toyota Prius Hatchback LE $29,085 $26,924 2.99% / 72 mos
45 2025 Hyundai Sonata Sedan SE $28,145 $26,982 2.99% / 48 mos
46 2026 Honda HR-V SUV LX $27,595 $27,180
47 2025 Jeep Compass SUV Sport $28,895 $27,295 6.9% / 72 mos
48 2025 Nissan LEAF Hatchback S $29,280 $27,394 0% / 72 mos
49 2024 Ford Escape SUV Active $30,990 $27,633 0% / 48 mos
50 2024 Honda Accord Sedan LX $29,045 $27,756
51 2025 Kia Niro Hatchback LX $28,385 $27,781 1.9% / 48 mos
52 2024 Ford Bronco Sport SUV Big Bend $30,290 $27,962
53 2025 Chevrolet Equinox SUV LT - 1LT $29,995 $28,058 6.6% / 72 mos
54 2025 Kia K5 Sedan LXS $28,365 $28,151 2.9% / 48 mos
55 2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SUV ES $29,175 $28,368 0% / 48 mos
56 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV S $30,305 $28,465 3.9% / 60 mos
57 2026 Chevrolet Equinox SUV LT - 1LT $29,995 $28,472 6.6% / 72 mos
58 2025 Toyota Camry Sedan LE $29,895 $28,501
59 2024 Nissan LEAF Hatchback S $29,280 $28,530 0% / 72 mos
60 2025 Nissan Rogue SUV S $29,980 $28,551 0% / 60 mos
61 2025 Ford Maverick Truck XL $29,840 $28,564
62 2025 Ford Escape SUV Active $31,010 $28,569 0% / 48 mos
63 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV ES $30,075 $28,610 2.99% / 60 mos
64 2025 Kia Sportage SUV LX $28,785 $28,736 1.9% / 60 mos
65 2025 Mini Hardtop Hatchback C Signature Trim 2-Door $30,125 $28,795
66 2025 Toyota Prius Hatchback LE $29,545 $28,863 2.99% / 72 mos
67 2025 Honda Accord Sedan LX $29,445 $29,008
68 2025 Hyundai Tucson SUV SE $30,200 $29,046 3.99% / 72 mos
69 2025 Mazda CX-5 SUV 2.5 S $30,190 $29,109
70 2025 Dodge Hornet SUV GT $31,990 $29,263 2.9% / 72 mos
71 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Truck SE $30,245 $29,391 4.99% / 72 mos
72 2024 Hyundai Tucson SUV SE $28,975 $29,501 3.99% / 72 mos
73 2026 Kia Sportage SUV LX $30,085 $29,712 1.9% / 60 mos
74 2024 Chevrolet Colorado Truck WT $31,395 $29,716 1.9% / 36 mos
75 2025 GMC Terrain SUV Elevation $31,395 $29,759 0.9% / 36 mos
76 2025 Subaru Forester SUV Base $31,415 $29,767 3.9% / 48 mos
77 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV S $30,920 $29,777 3.9% / 60 mos
78 2025 Subaru Outback Wagon $31,415 $29,879 1.9% / 72 mos
79 2026 GMC Terrain SUV Elevation $31,295 $29,917 0.9% / 36 mos
80 2025 Toyota RAV4 SUV LE $31,000 $30,217
81 2024 Dodge Hornet SUV GT $32,995 $30,313 2.9% / 72 mos
82 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata Convertible Sport Manual $30,765 $30,485 1.9% / 36 mos
83 2025 Mazda CX-50 SUV Select $31,995 $30,663
84 2025 Honda CR-V SUV LX $31,495 $30,755
85 2025 Ford Bronco Sport SUV Big Bend $32,990 $30,816
86 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV ES $32,005 $31,002 2.99% / 60 mos
87 2024 Ford Mustang Coupe Fastback $33,515 $31,116 0% / 48 mos
88 2024 Toyota Tacoma Truck SR XtraCab $32,995 $31,234
89 2024 Toyota RAV4 SUV LE $30,070 $31,302
90 2025 Toyota Tacoma Truck SR XtraCab $33,185 $31,414
91 2025 Jeep Wrangler SUV Sport $34,090 $31,465 6.9% / 72 mos
92 2025 Toyota GR86 Coupe Manual $31,745 $31,482
93 2026 Honda CR-V SUV LX $32,315 $31,572
94 2025 Ford Mustang Coupe Fastback $33,915 $31,577 0% / 48 mos
95 2024 Jeep Wrangler SUV Sport $33,890 $31,602 6.9% / 72 mos
96 2024 Mini Hardtop Hatchback Cooper SE $31,895 $31,847
97 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI Hatchback 2.0T S $33,190 $31,922 6.29% / 60 mos
98 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV SE $35,365 $32,011 3.99% / 72 mos
99 2024 Ford Ranger Truck XL $34,415 $32,102 6.9% / 72 mos
100 2024 FIAT 500e Hatchback Inspi(RED) $34,095 $32,116 2.9% / 60 mos






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Gregg Fidan 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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