2023 Nissan Versa

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

The list of model-year 2023-24 cars with manual transmissions skews mostly to affordable models and those that are more enthusiast-oriented, but there’s still a decent range of choices.

Our analysis of the best value new cars for 2023 shows that budget-conscious shoppers don’t have to limit themselves to just one vehicle type.

Nissan is keeping updates to the Versa light for 2023, but a key change that many buyers will notice is the revised front end.

For 2023, a larger available touchscreen, wireless charging and a new S Plus Package for the base trim better position the Versa to compete against its subcompact rivals.