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Top 100 Cheapest New Cars
September 22, 2022
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2022 Chevrolet Spark Hatchback | 1LT | Texas | $17,045 | $17,572 | |
| 2 | 2022 Kia Rio Sedan | LX IVT | Multiregion | $17,545 | $18,398 | |
| 3 | 2022 Hyundai Accent Sedan | SE | Pacific NW | $17,740 | $18,536 | |
| 4 | 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage Hatchback | G4 SE | Florida | $19,895 | $19,952 | |
| 5 | 2022 Nissan Versa Sedan | SR | Northeast | $20,085 | $20,966 | |
| 6 | 2023 Subaru Impreza Sedan | New York | $21,465 | $21,709 | ||
| 7 | 2022 Nissan Sentra Sedan | S | Washington DC | $21,045 | $21,748 | |
| 8 | 2023 Kia Forte Sedan | LXS IVT | Pacific NW | $21,085 | $22,262 | |
| 9 | 2022 Toyota Corolla Sedan | LE | Washington DC | $21,970 | $22,637 | |
| 10 | 2022 Hyundai Venue SUV | SEL IVT | Florida | $22,045 | $22,874 | |
| 11 | 2022 Chevrolet Trax SUV | LS | Detroit | $22,895 | $22,944 | |
| 12 | 2022 Hyundai Elantra Sedan | SEL IVT | Pacific NW | $22,545 | $23,194 | |
| 13 | 2022 Kia Forte Sedan | GT-Line IVT | New York | $22,385 | $23,644 | |
| 14 | 2022 Nissan Kicks SUV | SV | New York | $23,145 | $23,801 | |
| 15 | 2022 Subaru Impreza Sedan | Premium | Florida | $23,690 | $23,926 | |
| 16 | 2023 Kia Soul SUV | S IVT | Pacific NW | $23,585 | $24,607 | |
| 17 | 2022 Toyota Corolla Sedan | LE | Washington DC | $25,145 | $25,935 | |
| 18 | 2022 Buick Encore SUV | Preferred | Florida | $26,415 | $26,241 | |
| 19 | 2022 Toyota C-HR SUV | XLE | Nationwide | $25,615 | $26,266 | |
| 20 | 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV | ES 2.0 AWC | Chicago | $26,290 | $26,451 | |
| 21 | 2022 Chevrolet Colorado Truck | WT | Pacific NW | $27,230 | $26,540 | |
| 22 | 2023 Hyundai Elantra Sedan | Blue | Detroit | $25,495 | $26,794 | |
| 23 | 2023 Subaru Crosstrek SUV | 2.0i Premium Manual | SF Bay | $26,995 | $27,147 | |
| 24 | 2023 Hyundai Kona SUV | SEL | SF Bay | $26,595 | $27,231 | |
| 25 | 2022 Nissan Altima Sedan | 2.5 SV | Florida | $26,995 | $27,240 | |
| 26 | 2022 FIAT 500X SUV | Pop | Nationwide | $29,560 | $27,283 | |
| 27 | 2023 Buick Encore GX SUV | Preferred | West Coast | $27,595 | $27,504 | |
| 28 | 2023 Toyota Camry Sedan | LE | Texas | $27,040 | $27,525 | |
| 29 | 2023 Honda HR-V SUV | LX | Texas | $26,395 | $27,605 | |
| 30 | 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV | RS | Northeast | $27,395 | $27,802 | |
| 31 | 2021 Ford EcoSport SUV | Titanium | Nationwide | $28,140 | $27,809 | |
| 32 | 2022 Hyundai Sonata Sedan | SEL | Pacific NW | $27,345 | $27,953 | |
| 33 | 2022 Honda Civic Sedan | EX | Washington DC | $26,645 | $28,110 | |
| 34 | 2022 Ram 1500 Classic Truck | Express | Los Angeles | $31,445 | $28,150 | |
| 35 | 2022 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan | LT | Detroit | $27,895 | $28,194 | |
| 36 | 2022 Honda Insight Sedan | EX | Northeast | $26,855 | $28,355 | |
| 37 | 2023 Hyundai Elantra Sedan | Limited IVT | Pacific NW | $27,445 | $28,627 | |
| 38 | 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross SUV | LE | Pacific NW | $27,430 | $28,650 | |
| 39 | 2022 GMC Terrain SUV | SLE | Detroit | $29,795 | $28,701 | |
| 40 | 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SUV | LE S-AWC | Detroit | $28,785 | $28,770 | |
| 41 | 2022 Buick Encore GX SUV | Select | West Coast | $28,995 | $28,834 | |
| 42 | 2022 Toyota Tacoma Truck | SR | Detroit | $28,485 | $29,058 | |
| 43 | 2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV | SEL | Washington DC | $28,395 | $29,094 | |
| 44 | 2022 Toyota Camry Sedan | SE | Texas | $28,480 | $29,153 | |
| 45 | 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV | RS | Southeast | $28,595 | $29,169 | |
| 46 | 2022 Chevrolet Equinox SUV | LT - 1LT | Detroit | $30,395 | $29,266 | |
| 47 | 2022 Ford EcoSport SUV | SES | Pacific NW | $29,500 | $29,335 | |
| 48 | 2022 Chevrolet Bolt Hatchback | LT | Chicago | $34,495 | $29,503 | |
| 49 | 2022 Jeep Renegade SUV | Latitude | Chicago | $30,740 | $29,593 | |
| 50 | 2022 Jeep Compass SUV | Latitude | SF Bay | $30,930 | $29,690 | |
| 51 | 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport SUV | SV | New York | $29,325 | $29,838 | |
| 52 | 2022 Dodge Challenger Coupe | SXT | Los Angeles | $32,025 | $29,917 | |
| 53 | 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz Truck | SEL | Nationwide | $29,085 | $29,928 | |
| 54 | 2022 Honda Accord Sedan | Washington DC | $28,815 | $30,140 | ||
| 55 | 2022 Toyota GR86 Coupe | Manual | Nationwide | $29,545 | $30,145 | |
| 56 | 2022 Kia Soul SUV | Turbo DCT | Nationwide | $29,185 | $30,334 | |
| 57 | 2022 Volkswagen Passat Sedan | Limited Edition | Nationwide | $31,570 | $30,522 | |
| 58 | 2022 Subaru Crosstrek SUV | 2.5i Limited | Florida | $30,170 | $30,589 | |
| 59 | 2022 Honda HR-V SUV | EX-L | Nationwide | $29,415 | $30,782 | |
| 60 | 2023 Subaru BRZ Coupe | Premium | SF Bay | $30,365 | $30,928 | |
| 61 | 2023 Toyota GR86 Coupe | Pacific NW | $29,745 | $30,993 | ||
| 62 | 2022 Hyundai Elantra Sedan | Limited | Southeast | $29,695 | $31,049 | |
| 63 | 2022 Ford Maverick Truck | Lariat | Pacific NW | $31,010 | $31,092 | |
| 64 | 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV | SE | Texas | $31,415 | $31,176 | |
| 65 | 2023 MINI Hardtop Hatchback | SE Signature | Nationwide | $30,750 | $31,230 | |
| 66 | 2023 Hyundai Tucson SUV | SEL | Multiregion | $30,845 | $31,240 | |
| 67 | 2023 Kia Seltos SUV | SX 1.6T | Texas | $29,635 | $31,370 | |
| 68 | 2021 Jeep Renegade SUV | Islander | Nationwide | $31,765 | $31,387 | |
| 69 | 2023 Chevrolet Bolt Hatchback | 2LT | Nationwide | $29,795 | $31,435 | |
| 70 | 2022 GMC Canyon Truck | Elevation | Los Angeles | $32,095 | $31,597 | |
| 71 | 2022 Toyota Camry Sedan | SE | Pacific NW | $30,610 | $31,983 | |
| 72 | 2022 Dodge Charger Sedan | SXT | Los Angeles | $34,095 | $31,987 | |
| 73 | 2022 Hyundai Kona SUV | Limited | West Coast | $31,395 | $32,117 | |
| 74 | 2023 MINI Hardtop Hatchback | S 2-Door | Southeast | $31,750 | $32,165 | |
| 75 | 2023 Kia K5 Sedan | EX | Southeast | $30,085 | $32,201 | |
| 76 | 2023 Toyota Camry Sedan | SE Nightshade | Texas | $31,710 | $32,348 | |
| 77 | 2022 Hyundai Sonata Sedan | SEL | Pacific NW | $31,195 | $32,422 | |
| 78 | 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata Convertible | Club Manual | Northeast | $32,215 | $32,479 | |
| 79 | 2021 Chrysler Voyager Minivan | LX | Nationwide | $32,365 | $32,572 | |
| 80 | 2023 Hyundai Tucson SUV | Blue | Multiregion | $32,195 | $32,740 | |
| 81 | 2022 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan | GLI Autobahn Manual | Texas | $32,790 | $32,905 | |
| 82 | 2021 Ford Escape SUV | SEL | Nationwide | $33,245 | $32,917 | |
| 83 | 2022 Honda Accord Sedan | Sport SE | Washington DC | $31,565 | $32,981 | |
| 84 | 2022 Toyota Prius Hatchback | Nightshade | Texas | $31,770 | $33,255 | |
| 85 | 2022 Honda CR-V SUV | EX | Washington DC | $32,055 | $33,347 | |
| 86 | 2022 Chrysler 300 Sedan | Touring | Northeast | $35,140 | $33,381 | |
| 87 | 2022 Chevrolet Blazer SUV | 2LT | Detroit | $34,795 | $33,600 | |
| 88 | 2023 Mazda CX-50 SUV | Preferred Plus | Los Angeles | $33,165 | $33,798 | |
| 89 | 2022 Hyundai Ioniq Hatchback | Limited | Nationwide | $32,695 | $33,839 | |
| 90 | 2021 Ford Escape SUV | SEL | Nationwide | $34,450 | $34,110 | |
| 91 | 2022 Kia K5 Sedan | GT DCT | Nationwide | $32,285 | $34,115 | |
| 92 | 2022 GMC Savana Cargo Van | 2500 SWB | Nationwide | $34,695 | $34,419 | |
| 93 | 2022 Volkswagen Taos SUV | SEL | Northeast | $34,940 | $34,446 | |
| 94 | 2022 Ram ProMaster City Wagon Minivan | Base | Chicago | $33,765 | $34,903 | |
| 95 | 2022 Cadillac XT4 SUV | Luxury | Texas | $36,990 | $34,974 | |
| 96 | 2022 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan | 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus | New York | $34,515 | $35,001 | |
| 97 | 2022 GMC Acadia SUV | SLE | Northeast | $36,195 | $35,146 | |
| 98 | 2022 Ram ProMaster City Cargo Van | Tradesman | Nationwide | $33,270 | $35,189 | |
| 99 | 2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV | SEL Convenience | Florida | $33,645 | $35,310 |
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