Subcompact

With just one car currently available under that threshold, the 2025 Nissan Versa, the affordable end of the new car market has all but collapsed.

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.

All 10 of the models in our cheap SUV list are subcompacts, and they’re ordered by base price, from least to most expensive.

While we wait for the Kia EV3’s arrival, let’s give you a rundown of the small electric hatchback’s size, range, price and features as they appear in global markets.

We collected a variety of used vehicles that can meet different needs and tastes — be it a car, truck, SUV or minivan — for a $15,000 budget.

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.

Acura’s first subcompact SUV is only a few tweaks away from being right on the money with sharp looks, above-average dynamic character and a handsome interior.

With the only other change for 2025 being a slightly larger battery pack for the dual-motor variant, the former XC40 Recharge just adds to everything we already liked about it.

With a base price of $41,945 (including destination), the 2025 Volvo XC40 remains a charming, well-rounded small SUV.

The redesigned 2025 Mini Cooper S Hardtop 2-Door leans all the way into its quirkiness — for better and worse — but if that’s not your style, you might find its personality grating.