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The 10 Cheapest New Cars You Can Buy Today

Everything is getting more expensive these days, but you can still buy a new car for an incredibly low price. You can get surprisingly well-equipped cars for relatively little money, especially when you compare them to the bargain basement models of a decade or two prior. You might say there’s never been a better time to buy a cheap new car.

Here are the 10 cheapest new cars for 2025. Prices include destination charges.

1. 2025 Nissan Versa: $18,330

Nissan Versa in red.

Economical, with good standard safety tech, the Nissan Versa is the cheapest new 2025 model-year car you can buy in America today. You’ll have to know how to drive a manual transmission to get the best deal–the most economical automatic version of the 2025 Versa starts from $20,130. However, you’ll get standard LED headlights, lane departure warning, forward collision warning with automatic braking and pedestrian detection, rear automatic braking, and more.

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2. 2025 Hyundai Venue: $21,550

Hyundai Venue in green.

The first SUV-like vehicle on this list, the 2025 Hyundai Venue, is efficient, well-equipped, and stylish. All models of the Venue get smartphone integration and Hyundai SmartSense safety suite features like automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and more. The Venue is offered only with front-wheel drive (FWD) and a 1.6-liter engine paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).

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3. 2025 Chevrolet Trax: $21,795

Chevrolet Trax LT in Cayenne Orange Metallic parked on a gravel road in front of trees.

All-new last year, the Chevrolet Trax has a sportier, more stylish exterior, a roomier interior, and user-friendly tech. Chevy Safety Assist is standard, as is wireless smartphone integration, LED headlights, and a 1.2-liter 3-cylinder turbocharged engine driving the front wheels through a 6-speed automatic transmission.

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4. 2025 Kia Soul: $21,885

Kia Soul in blue.

More of a squared-off wagon than an SUV, the 2025 Kia Soul doesn’t care what you call it; it’s ready to carry cargo and passengers in comfort and style. You’ll get standard smartphone integration, front-wheel drive, and an automatic transmission as standard equipment, plus lane-keeping assistance, automatic high beams, and pedestrian detection and collision mitigation.

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5. 2025 Nissan Sentra: $22,730

Nissan Sentra SV in scarlet ember tintcoat parked outside.

The bigger, more refined sibling to the Versa, the 2025 Nissan Sentra includes the remarkably comfortable Zero Gravity seats for great road-trip comfort, Nissan’s Safety Shield 360 driver assist tech suite, and standard smartphone integration. A 2.0-liter 4-cylinder drives the front wheels through an automatic transmission for up to 40 mpg highway in base form.

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6. 2025 Kia K4: $23,165

Kia K4 in gray-green

Stylish, spacious, and value-priced: the 2025 Kia K4 is an all-new compact sedan. The tech-forward equipment set and youthful styling are likely to attract younger shoppers, but the 10-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty makes sense for anyone.

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7. 2025 Hyundai Elantra: $23,220 (tie)

Hyundai Elantra in grey.

The 2025 Hyundai Elantra offers a nice selection of powertrains, lots of safety features and tech, and good fuel economy. It’s also comfortable, attractive, and reasonably priced. The SEL Sport and SEL Convenience models represent a great balance of value and equipment.

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8. 2025 Nissan Kicks: $23,220 (tie)

Nissan Kicks on a bridge.

The 2025 Nissan Kicks underwent a significant refresh this year. Larger than the previous model, more stylish, and now available with all-wheel drive (AWD), the Kicks comes with an efficient 141-hp 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, FWD, and an automatic transmission good for up to 35 mpg on the highway. Standard gear includes advanced driver assists, smartphone integration, and keyless entry.

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9. 2025 Volkswagen Jetta: $23,220 (tie)

Volkswagen Jetta in blue

European style and substance at a mainstream budget price? It’s not just possible; it’s the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta. Despite its low price, the Jetta has a spacious cabin and firm yet smooth ride quality. For the performance-minded, the Jetta GLI offers all of the fun of the GTI hatchback in sedan form.

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10. 2025 Toyota Corolla: $23,460

Toyota Corolla in white.

The 2025 Toyota Corolla is a capable, composed, comfortable small sedan. Despite the low purchase price, it has good resale value. It’s also surprisingly efficient. The Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 suite is also included as standard equipment.

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10 Cheapest New Cars for 2025

  1. 2025 Nissan Versa: $18,330
  2. 2025 Hyundai Venue: $21,550
  3. 2025 Chevrolet Trax: $21,795
  4. 2025 Kia Soul: $21,885
  5. 2025 Nissan Sentra: $22,730
  6. 2025 Kia K4: $23,165
  7. 2025 Hyundai Elantra: $23,220
  8. 2025 Nissan Kicks: $23,220
  9. 2025 Volkswagen Jetta: $23,220
  10. 2025 Toyota Corolla: $23,460

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9 COMMENTS

  1. The Nissan Versa with the Class Action Lawsuit for the CVT automatic transmission is number 1?
    Who writes this crap?

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