Discover the cheapest new cars of 2026, with options from some of the top brands on sale in America.

With average new-car prices still hovering well above $50,000, genuinely affordable new vehicles have become harder to find. Still, a handful of automakers continue to offer smart, value-packed cars ...

It's no secret that new vehicles continue to rise in price, but there are still several you can get at a reasonable price.

New vehicle prices for 2025 reached record highs due to tariffs and other factors. Some new cars still start under $25,000 despite inflation, supply chain disruptions and rising production costs.