List of Cheapest Cars in USA. To help with your cheap-car search, we rounded up the 10 least expensive new cars. They’re ordered by base price from least to most expensive, and all prices include the destination charge, but not any cash incentives or taxes and fees. To make the list useful to as many car shoppers as possible, all prices include an automatic transmission, which bumps the price for some models that otherwise offer a manual. For cars with more than one transmission choice, the EPA-estimated combined mpg rating is for the automatic version.
Cheapest New Cars (With Automatic Transmissions)
2022 Chevrolet Spark LS: $15,695
2022 Mitsubishi Mirage ES: $16,990
The Mitsubishi Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 6th out of 32 for all car brands. This rating is based on an average across 345 unique models. The average annual repair cost for a Mitsubishi is $535, which means it has above average ownership costs
2022 Kia Rio LX: $17,275
Lx on a Kia Optima stands for the luxury trim. This normally means it will have features that a base model does not. These can include better entertainment package, leather seats, heated seats, and other such bells and whistles.
2022 Hyundai Accent SE: $17,670
The Accent SE ($16,250) comes with a 6-speed manual transmission, a 5-in color touchscreen with 4-speaker audio and CD player, a rearview camera plus steering wheel controls for audio, cruise control and Bluetooth.
2022 Nissan Versa S: $17,775
Overview. The 2022 Nissan Versa sedan is a fine transportation tool for getting passengers from point A to point B, but it also makes the journey more enjoyable than many other subcompact cars. Not only is the Nissan handsome, it has a price tag that’s affordable for almost everyone.
2022 Kia Forte FE: $20,115
The 2022 Kia Forte LXS is equipped with drive mode select, while that is an option available on the FE trim. A primary difference between these two trims can be found in their fuel efficiency, the FE provides up to 31 MPG city and 41 MPG highway while the LXS has a max of 29 MPG city and 40 MPG highway.
2022 Hyundai Venue SE: $20,125
Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Venue vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
2022 Kia Soul LX: $20,505
The Kia Soul is a good car, especially for someone wanting a reliable, fashionable, and affordable vehicle. The engine accelerates quickly and the brakes are efficient. Plus, the interior is comfortable and roomy. All around, the Kia Soul is a great SUV option, offering key features and popular upgrades.
2022 Nissan Sentra S: $20,535
The Nissan Sentra is a good compact car . It has adequate power, decent handling, and respectable gas mileage. The well-built cabin looks good, and both rows of seats are spacious and comfortable. However, many rivals are sportier and have more intuitive infotainment systems.
2022 Hyundai Elantra SE: $20,875
The base SE starts at $20,500 and is outfitted with a 147-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, a continuously variable automatic
