Top 100 Cheapest New Cars
July 1, 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 | $1,385 | $13,210 |
| 2 | 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage Hatchback | ES Manual | 02150 | $14,990 | $1,131 | $13,859 |
| 3 | 2021 Chevrolet Spark Hatchback | LS | Texas | $15,695 | $1,413 | $14,282 |
| 4 | 2021 Hyundai Accent Sedan | SE Manual | Seattle/Portland | $16,400 | $2,057 | $14,343 |
| 5 | 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage Hatchback | ES | 02150 | $16,290 | $1,766 | $14,524 |
| 6 | 2020 Nissan Versa Sedan | S Manual | SF Bay Area | $15,780 | $1,063 | $14,717 |
| 7 | 2020 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan | LS | 02150 | $17,595 | $2,554 | $15,041 |
| 8 | 2021 Nissan Versa Sedan | S Manual | Florida | $15,930 | $750 | $15,180 |
| 9 | 2021 Hyundai Accent Sedan | SE | Washington DC | $17,500 | $1,965 | $15,535 |
| 10 | 2021 Kia Soul SUV | LX Manual | Washington DC | $18,765 | $2,952 | $15,813 |
| 11 | 2020 Nissan Versa Sedan | S | SF Bay Area | $17,450 | $1,176 | $16,274 |
| 12 | 2021 Kia Forte Sedan | FE Manual | Seattle/Portland | $18,885 | $2,522 | $16,363 |
| 13 | 2020 Ford EcoSport SUV | S | New York | $21,240 | $4,733 | $16,507 |
| 14 | 2021 Nissan Versa Sedan | S | Florida | $17,600 | $829 | $16,771 |
| 15 | 2021 Kia Soul SUV | LX IVT | Washington DC | $20,265 | $3,172 | $17,093 |
| 16 | 2021 Kia Forte Sedan | FE IVT | Seattle/Portland | $19,785 | $2,571 | $17,214 |
| 17 | 2021 Hyundai Venue SUV | SE IVT | Washington DC | $19,935 | $2,491 | $17,444 |
| 18 | 2021 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan | S Manual | SF Bay Area | $19,990 | $1,990 | $18,000 |
| 19 | 2021 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan | S | SF Bay Area | $20,790 | $2,050 | $18,740 |
| 20 | 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV | L | 02150 | $20,195 | $1,242 | $18,953 |
| 21 | 2020 Ford Fusion Sedan | S | Detroit | $24,365 | $5,382 | $18,983 |
| 22 | 2021 Toyota Corolla Sedan | L | Seattle/Portland | $21,020 | $1,719 | $19,301 |
| 23 | 2021 Subaru Impreza Sedan | 2.0i Manual | Detroit | $19,720 | $343 | $19,377 |
| 24 | 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Hatchback | Blue | Washington DC | $24,195 | $4,795 | $19,400 |
| 25 | 2021 Nissan Sentra Sedan | S | Southeast | $20,410 | $952 | $19,458 |
| 26 | 2021 Hyundai Kona SUV | SE | Florida | $21,685 | $2,123 | $19,562 |
| 27 | 2021 Toyota Corolla Hatchback | SE Manual | Seattle/Portland | $21,710 | $1,783 | $19,927 |
| 28 | 2021 Hyundai Veloster Hatchback | 2.0 Manual | 02150 | $19,905 | $-55 | $19,960 |
| 29 | 2021 Mazda CX-3 SUV | Sport | Florida | $21,965 | $1,993 | $19,972 |
| 30 | 2021 Ford EcoSport SUV | S | New York | $21,640 | $1,222 | $20,418 |
| 31 | 2020 Ford Escape SUV | S | Detroit | $26,130 | $5,601 | $20,529 |
| 32 | 2021 Subaru Impreza Sedan | 2.0i | Washington DC | $21,020 | $429 | $20,591 |
| 33 | 2020 Jeep Renegade SUV | Jeepster | SF Bay Area | $23,870 | $3,145 | $20,725 |
| 34 | 2020 FIAT 500X SUV | Pop | Texas | $26,085 | $5,286 | $20,799 |
| 35 | 2020 Chevrolet Trax SUV | LS | SF Bay Area | $22,295 | $1,437 | $20,858 |
| 36 | 2021 Hyundai Veloster Hatchback | 2.0 | 02150 | $20,905 | $-58 | $20,963 |
| 37 | 2021 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan | 2.0 | Seattle/Portland | $21,645 | $666 | $20,979 |
| 38 | 2021 Toyota Corolla Hatchback | SE | Seattle/Portland | $22,810 | $1,823 | $20,987 |
| 39 | 2021 Buick Encore SUV | Preferred | Detroit | $25,795 | $4,711 | $21,084 |
| 40 | 2021 Honda HR-V SUV | LX | Seattle/Portland | $22,395 | $1,290 | $21,105 |
| 41 | 2020 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback | TSI Manual | 02150 | $24,115 | $2,974 | $21,141 |
| 42 | 2020 Kia Niro Hatchback | LX | Washington DC | $25,765 | $4,575 | $21,190 |
| 43 | 2020 Dodge Journey SUV | SE Value | Southeast | $25,170 | $3,880 | $21,290 |
| 44 | 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV | ES 2.0 | SF Bay Area | $24,090 | $2,687 | $21,403 |
| 45 | 2021 Toyota C-HR SUV | LE | Texas | $22,770 | $1,330 | $21,440 |
| 46 | 2021 Honda Civic Sedan | LX | Seattle/Portland | $22,245 | $689 | $21,556 |
| 47 | 2021 Kia Sportage SUV | LX | Washington DC | $25,265 | $3,691 | $21,574 |
| 48 | 2021 MINI Hardtop Hatchback | Hardtop 2-Door | 02150 | $23,250 | $1,600 | $21,650 |
| 49 | 2021 Chevrolet Trax SUV | LS | SF Bay Area | $22,595 | $789 | $21,806 |
| 50 | 2020 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback | TSI | 02150 | $24,915 | $3,072 | $21,843 |
| 51 | 2021 Buick Encore GX SUV | Preferred | Detroit | $25,395 | $3,451 | $21,944 |
| 52 | 2021 Hyundai Sonata Sedan | SE | Washington DC | $24,955 | $3,006 | $21,949 |
| 53 | 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SUV | ES | 02150 | $24,190 | $2,171 | $22,019 |
| 54 | 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV | ES 2.0 | 02150 | $23,790 | $1,745 | $22,045 |
| 55 | 2021 Subaru Crosstrek SUV | 2.0i Manual | Washington DC | $23,295 | $1,143 | $22,152 |
| 56 | 2020 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan | L | 02150 | $23,065 | $887 | $22,178 |
| 57 | 2021 Hyundai Tucson SUV | SE | Southeast | $24,885 | $2,663 | $22,222 |
| 58 | 2021 Kia Seltos SUV | S 2.0 | Florida | $23,165 | $691 | $22,474 |
| 59 | 2021 Volkswagen Passat Sedan | S | 02150 | $24,990 | $2,456 | $22,534 |
| 60 | 2021 Mazda Mazda6 Sedan | Sport | Los Angeles | $25,470 | $2,931 | $22,539 |
| 61 | 2021 Nissan Altima Sedan | 2.5 S | Florida | $25,400 | $2,781 | $22,619 |
| 62 | 2021 Mazda CX-30 SUV | Base | Los Angeles | $23,225 | $596 | $22,629 |
| 63 | 2021 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan | L | Texas | $23,265 | $574 | $22,691 |
| 64 | 2020 FIAT 124 Spider Convertible | Classica | Southeast | $26,885 | $4,166 | $22,719 |
| 65 | 2021 Jeep Renegade SUV | Jeepster *Ltd Avail* | Los Angeles | $24,345 | $1,599 | $22,746 |
| 66 | 2021 Toyota Prius Hatchback | L Eco | Seattle/Portland | $25,520 | $2,746 | $22,774 |
| 67 | 2021 Honda Insight Sedan | LX | Seattle/Portland | $24,125 | $1,305 | $22,820 |
| 68 | 2021 Toyota Corolla Sedan | SE Manual | Seattle/Portland | $24,170 | $1,258 | $22,912 |
| 69 | 2021 Subaru Legacy Sedan | 2.5i | Detroit | $23,820 | $793 | $23,027 |
| 70 | 2020 Buick Encore GX SUV | Preferred | 02150 | $25,095 | $1,867 | $23,228 |
| 71 | 2021 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback | TSI Manual | SF Bay Area | $24,190 | $955 | $23,235 |
| 72 | 2021 Subaru Crosstrek SUV | 2.0i | Washington DC | $24,645 | $1,209 | $23,436 |
| 73 | 2021 FIAT 500X SUV | Pop | Texas | $27,310 | $3,828 | $23,482 |
| 74 | 2021 Toyota Camry Sedan | LE | Seattle/Portland | $26,040 | $2,439 | $23,601 |
| 75 | 2021 Toyota Prius Prime Hatchback | LE | 02150 | $29,215 | $5,564 | $23,651 |
| 76 | 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV | ES | 02150 | $26,090 | $2,368 | $23,722 |
| 77 | 2021 Chevrolet Equinox SUV | L | Detroit | $24,995 | $1,191 | $23,804 |
| 78 | 2021 Kia K5 Sedan | LX | Washington DC | $24,585 | $719 | $23,866 |
| 79 | 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV | S | SF Bay Area | $26,440 | $2,547 | $23,893 |
| 80 | 2021 Honda Civic Hatchback | Sport Manual | Seattle/Portland | $24,295 | $336 | $23,959 |
| 81 | 2021 Ford Transit Connect Minivan | XL with Rear Liftgate | Washington DC | $28,795 | $4,794 | $24,001 |
| 82 | 2021 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback | TSI | SF Bay Area | $24,990 | $986 | $24,004 |
| 83 | 2021 Hyundai Kona SUV | Night Dual Clutch | Florida | $27,385 | $3,287 | $24,098 |
| 84 | 2021 Acura ILX Sedan | Washington DC | $27,125 | $3,010 | $24,115 | |
| 85 | 2021 Subaru Forester SUV | 2.5i | Washington DC | $25,845 | $1,274 | $24,571 |
| 86 | 2020 Chrysler Voyager Minivan | L | Washington DC | $28,480 | $3,814 | $24,666 |
| 87 | 2021 Ram ProMaster City Cargo Van | Tradesman SLT | Seattle/Portland | $27,975 | $2,996 | $24,979 |
| 88 | 2020 Ford Mustang Coupe | Fastback | Southeast | $27,865 | $2,846 | $25,019 |
| 89 | 2020 Nissan Frontier Truck | S | 02150 | $27,940 | $2,905 | $25,035 |
| 90 | 2021 Ford Transit Connect Van | XL with Rear Liftgate SWB | Detroit | $26,050 | $999 | $25,051 |
| 91 | 2021 GMC Terrain SUV | SL | Detroit | $26,195 | $1,123 | $25,072 |
| 92 | 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan Minivan | SE Wagon | Texas | $29,025 | $3,927 | $25,098 |
| 93 | 2020 MINI Countryman SUV | Oxford Edition | 02150 | $29,250 | $3,982 | $25,268 |
| 94 | 2021 Honda Accord Sedan | LX | Washington DC | $25,965 | $646 | $25,319 |
| 95 | 2021 Jeep Compass SUV | Sport | Los Angeles | $25,990 | $664 | $25,326 |
| 96 | 2020 Chevrolet Bolt Hatchback | LT | Washington DC | $37,495 | $12,071 | $25,424 |
| 97 | 2021 Nissan Rogue SUV | S | Detroit | $27,000 | $1,499 | $25,501 |
| 98 | 2020 Ford Edge SUV | SE | Southeast | $32,345 | $6,722 | $25,623 |
| 99 | 2021 Chevrolet Colorado Truck | WT | Detroit | $26,395 | $685 | $25,710 |
| 100 | 2021 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe | LS - 1LS | 02150 | $26,195 | $409 | $25,786 |
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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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