2025 Hyundai Elantra
The Elantra stands out with its sharply creased body panels and stylish, tech-forward interior design while consistently earning high safety ratings, like the IIHS Top Safety Pick+. Spending a little more on higher trims will get you the unique Hyundai Digital Key, allowing you to easily unlock, lock, and start the car using your smartphone.
2025 Nissan Sentra
The Nissan Sentra is a refined compact sedan that punches above its weight in style and comfort. Its interior feels premium for this price point, and it offers great fuel economy. It’s an ideal commuter car that won't make you feel like you skimped on quality.
2025 Kia Seltos
The Kia Seltos is a sharp-looking subcompact SUV that offers a spacious interior, making it feel bigger than it is. It features an array of standard safety features and is a versatile, well-rounded option with a 190-hp turbo engine.
2025 Kia K4
Kia’s new K4 replaces the Forte, bringing a dramatic new look and an upscale cabin. Some of its unique features include a massive 12.3-inch touchscreen and wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto on the base model, setting a new standard for technology in the budget segment.
You don’t often see style and substance coming together at this price point!
You don’t often see style and substance coming together at this price point!
2025 Nissan Versa
The Nissan Versa is currently the most affordable new car on sale in America. For a price you can't beat, it offers standard automatic emergency braking and a surprisingly spacious trunk for a subcompact sedan. If you need simple, reliable transportation, this is the budget king.
2025 Toyota Corolla
The Corolla is an icon for a reason, and it still offers reliability and efficiency that are truly second to none. The base model includes Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, making it one of the safest small cars on the road and the ultimate smart, long-term purchase.
2025 Hyundai Venue
If you're looking for the cheapest new SUV on the market, the Hyundai Venue is your answer. It blends mini-SUV styling with city-friendly dimensions and low insurance costs. You also get Hyundai’s unbeatable 10-year/100,000-mile warranty for peace of mind.
2025 Nissan Kicks
The Nissan Kicks grew up… literally. Newly redesigned for 2025, it has matured into a larger, more capable subcompact SUV. Its biggest new feature is the available All-Wheel Drive, which gives budget buyers the full four-season traction experience without the premium price.
Some cars really punch above their weight class…
Some cars really punch above their weight class…
2025 Volkswagen Jetta
The Jetta offers a refined, European-style driving feel and an updated cabin for 2025. It boasts one of the most spacious rear seats and trunks in the compact sedan class, while its turbocharged engine delivers an impressive fuel economy on the highway.
2025 Buick Envista
Who said you need to spend big for swagger? The Envista brings upscale, coupe-like crossover styling and a premium interior design to an affordable price point. It's built on the same platform as the Chevy Trax but offers a distinctive profile that makes you want to take another look.
2025 Toyota Corolla Cross
The Toyota Cross is essentially a taller, more spacious version of the Corolla sedan. It provides the same legendary durability and efficiency, but with a higher driving position and a large cargo area; the perfect blend of SUV utility and Toyota value.
The combination of value and versatility is rare to see…
The combination of value and versatility is rare to see…
2025 Kia Soul
The uniquely boxy Kia Soul is a fantastic choice for people wanting to maximize utility on a budget. Its distinctive styling houses a surprisingly roomy cabin and a large cargo area. While it's front-wheel-drive only, the Soul provides enjoyable and nimble city handling.
2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Positioned just above the Trax, the Trailblazer offers a more traditional SUV look and the option for All-Wheel Drive. It provides excellent interior space and good fuel economy, making it a well-rounded and versatile choice for under $25,000.
2025 Mazda3
The Mazda3 is a fantastic car if you prioritize a premium feel and fun driving. It features an upscale cabin with high-quality materials and sharp handling that borders on luxury sport sedan territory, making it feel far more expensive than its $25,000 price tag suggests.
2025 Subaru Impreza
The Impreza stands out by including Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive as a standard feature on every model. For buyers in snowy climates, this is the most affordable way to get a new AWD car that is a practical, all-weather hatchback champion.
Reliability has a price tag, and it might be lower than you think…
Reliability has a price tag, and it might be lower than you think…
2025 Honda Civic
The ultimate benchmark for the compact segment, the Honda Civic is renowned for its quality, engineering, and resale value. It offers a refined ride, handsome styling, and highly efficient powertrains. You rarely go wrong with a Civic.
2025 Toyota Corolla Hatchback
What happens when you take the Corolla’s dependable platform and add a sporty hatchback design to it? It creates this versatile model that includes a 2.0L Dynamic Force Engine and offers impressive cargo utility. For buyers looking for something that provides fuel efficiency and adds a little excitement to their daily commute, this is it.
2025 Hyundai Kona
Bold and bigger than before, the redesigned Hyundai Kona delivers maximum street presence for the city dweller. Beyond its unique, futuristic 'Seamless Horizon Lamp' design, the cabin has been cleverly optimized for space, making it surprisingly practical without losing its nimble, easy-to-park footprint.
Same country, same platform, different personalities…
Same country, same platform, different personalities…
2025 Chevrolet Malibu
The Malibu is one of the few mid-size sedans left that starts well under $30,000 and offers huge value. It comes with a spacious cabin and sizable trunk, making it an ideally affordable option for family buyers. The fact that it easily beats most compacts in sheer size is a bonus.
2025 Chevrolet Trax
Completely redesigned, the Chevy Trax looks far more stylish and expensive than its price tag suggests. This crossover offers generous rear passenger and cargo space, making it one of the best bargains for families. You also get standard wireless phone connectivity across all models.
Affordability means nothing if the car can't deliver, though…
Affordability means nothing if the car can't deliver, though…
