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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.
By Cars.com Editors
May 1, 2026
A total of seven models from five automakers still start at prices below $25,000, and all of them are cars or subcompact SUVs.
By Kirk Bell
April 28, 2026
Although prices for late-model used cars have recently jumped, Cars.com has assembled a healthy list of choices available for a budget of about $20,000.
By Cars.com Editors
April 23, 2026
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.
By Cars.com Editors
April 7, 2026
These eight vehicles are our picks for the best value new cars on the market.
By Lawrence Hodge
April 7, 2026
We’ve compiled the 10 most affordable pickup trucks, ranging from small to full-size, to help shoppers select the right vehicle for their needs and budget.
By Cars.com Editors
February 24, 2026
All 10 of the models in our cheap SUV list are subcompacts, and they’re ordered by base price, from least to most expensive.
By Cars.com Editors
February 23, 2026
These 11 EVs represent the more affordable portion of a segment that can get very expensive.
By Cars.com Editors
February 12, 2026
From disappearing affordability to less obvious costs rising triple digits, every aspect of buying a vehicle got more expensive over the last year.
By Lawrence Hodge
January 29, 2026
The Trump administration claims that new cars are getting more affordable for families, but the data show a more complicated picture.
By Lawrence Hodge
January 13, 2026