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.

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.

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA sees minor updates for the new model year, while the performance-focused AMG GLA35 is unchanged.

After adding more standard equipment for the 2024 model year, the Venue is largely unchanged for 2025, and the starting price only creeps up $100.