The 4-door sedan was once headed for extinction, and while it’s still not as popular as it was in its heyday, the sedan body style’s comfort, convenience, efficiency, and affordability have real staying power. Today, you can get some truly impressive sedans for surprisingly little money, many with cutting-edge technology, safety systems, and drivetrains.
The prices quoted below are for each model’s base trim. They include destination charges but no other mandatory fees, such as tax, title, or licensing.
Here are 10 great affordable sedans you can buy today.
1. 2024 Honda Accord
Price: $28,990
The 2024 Honda Accord is a fantastic all-around family sedan. Excellent reliability and resale value mean it’s good for the short run and the long haul, and its spacious cabin and ample standard feature set make it a strong value even in base trims. The EX adds a power moonroof, heated front seats, leather upholstery, and more, yet it costs just $31,005.
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2. 2025 Honda Civic
Price: $25,345
Like a slightly smaller, more efficient version of the Accord, the 2025 Honda Civic is a great all-arounder. For the 2025 model year, the Civic brings back the option of a hybrid drivetrain, but even the standard 4-cylinder in the base car claims 41 mpg on the highway. The base LX trim includes smartphone integration, Bluetooth audio, a 7-inch touchscreen, and safety features like lane-keeping and adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow.
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3. 2024 Hyundai Elantra
Price: $22,775
One of the industry’s best warranties backs the 2024 Hyundai Elantra, but there are plenty of more fun reasons to like the compact sedan, even if you’re not eyeing the 276-hp Elantra N. The base Elantra SE is an attractive choice, with cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and LED headlights, but the upgraded tech and 10.25-inch display of the SEL make it a substantial value for just about $2,000 above the base SE.
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4. 2024 Mazda3
Price: $25,355
For those with a taste for sharp handling with comfort, style, and value, the 2024 Mazda3 is the smart pick. High-spec turbocharged models are the most fun, but even base models offer a rewarding driving feel on top of a competitive feature set, with standard equipment including adaptive cruise control, blind-spot and rear cross-traffic monitoring, and smartphone integration.
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5. 2024 Nissan Altima
Price: $27,510
The 2024 Nissan Altima is another versatile option, with available AWD and, in SR VC-Turbo models, a variable compression engine. The value sweet spot is in the Altima SV trim, with all of the well-equipped base car’s features (Safety Shield 360, keyless entry, cruise control), an upgraded center display, smartphone integration, and an 8-way power driver’s seat.
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6. 2024 Nissan Sentra
Price: $22,320
Sitting between the Altima and the Versa in the Nissan lineup, the 2024 Nissan Sentra may be the Goldilocks choice for those who need a sedan that’s neither too big nor too small. Once again, the SV trim is the value leader, with adaptive cruise control, 6-speaker audio, an upgraded touchscreen, and more, in addition to the excellent base specification.
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7. 2024 Nissan Versa
Price: $17,820
The 2024 Nissan Versa is not just an affordable sedan; it’s one of the most affordable new cars in the United States, yet it’s also surprisingly well-equipped. For maximum value, look at the midrange Versa SV, which has standard keyless entry and push-button start, a 7-inch driver display and 7-inch center touchscreen, wireless device charging, smartphone integration, and more.
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8. 2025 Toyota Camry
Price: $29,495
The 2025 Toyota Camry marks an all-new generation of one of America’s most popular sedans. With the arrival of the new Camry, all versions are hybrids, including the base model, which gets 51 mpg combined. All-wheel drive is available, as are more luxurious features on the higher trims, but even the base Camry LE includes wireless smartphone integration and advanced safety features.
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9. 2024 Toyota Corolla
Price: $23,145
As the smaller, more affordable sibling to the Camry, the 2024 Toyota Corolla is efficient, comfortable, and safe, ticking the most important boxes for most families. It is also value-packed, with the base model offering standard LED headlights, adaptive cruise control, wireless smartphone integration, and more. If you’d like a taste of luxury, the Corolla XSE adds a power moonroof, upgraded upholstery, and more tech for a price under $30,000.
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10. 2025 Subaru Legacy
Price: $26,040
The 2025 Subaru Legacy is a go-to among sedans if standard AWD is a must-have. The Base model is nicely equipped, with adaptive cruise control, smartphone integration, steering-responsive headlights, and the EyeSight safety suite. Those seeking more luxury should consider the Limited or Touring XT, while fans of speed will enjoy the 260-hp Legacy Sport — all of which start below $40,000.
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10 Great Affordable Sedans
- 2024 Honda Accord
- 2025 Honda Civic
- 2024 Hyundai Elantra
- 2024 Mazda3
- 2024 Nissan Altima
- 2024 Nissan Sentra
- 2024 Nissan Versa
- 2025 Toyota Camry
- 2024 Toyota Corolla
- 2025 Subaru Legacy
