Kia Soul

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.

We’ve compared hundreds of models and thousands of configurations to find the cars that give you the most bang for the buck in popular vehicle classes including SUVs, pickup trucks, EVs, and sedans and hatchbacks.

Kia’s latest recall affects its Seltos and Soul compact SUVs and is prompted by engine damage that could result in a stall or fire.

An increasing number of vehicles with sticker prices of $40,000 or less, some much less, offer heated mirrors.

A starting price usually references a car’s base model, excluding available features, options and fees, making it a poor benchmark in some cases.

In honor of National Dog Day, we curated a list of pet-friendly vehicles and vehicle features to help keep your pets safe and happy on the road.

The Kia Soul stays cheap for the 2025 model year, with an increase of just $100 across all trim levels.

This year’s study is based on responses from 99,144 buyers and lessees of new model-year 2024 vehicles, and respondents were surveyed 90 days after acquiring their vehicles.

For the 2024 list of best value new cars, we’ve expanded the categories to more closely align with those used in Cars.com’s research tools.

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