Honda Civic

There are a variety of models with a rock-bottom base price, many of which also get good gas mileage — see our top 10 cheapest new cars on the market.

The 10 models listed here are the most affordable American-made vehicles from Cars.com’s 2026 American-Made Index.

Numerous nationwide deals will allow you to lease a new vehicle for less than $300 per month, and Buick is even offering the 2026 Envista and Encore GX for $199 per month.

Continuously variable transmissions allow the engine of a car to continuously operate in its most effective rpm range.

Honda uses a computerized Mileage Minder system that calculates when certain maintenance should be done based on driving conditions.

Honda’s second major recall of May involves the airbags in more than 98,800 Honda and Acura vehicles and expands upon a previous recall of more than 750,000 vehicles.

The 2026 Honda Civic is one of the best compact cars you can buy; it's also one of the most efficient cars on sale today and one of the cheapest. From now through June, the Civic is even more affordable with these cash-back offers, low interest rates and lease deals.

Value is on everyone’s mind these days, so we picked eight relatively affordable “dupe” vehicles that mirror the look and feel of a higher-end vehicle.

If it's engagement, tactility and balanced performance you seek, no new car under $100,000 drives better than the 2026 Honda Civic Type R.

Cars.com scoured its current vehicle listings and found the best vehicles in different types and sizes with median list prices of around $10,000.