What Is The Cheapest New Car You Can Buy Right Now?

Written By: Jerry Reynolds | Nov 12, 2026, 9:17:28 PM

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Q: What Is The Cheapest New Car You Can Buy Right Now?

With it no longer possible to buy a new car for under $20,000, your cheapest options are going to be small cars and subcompact crossovers in the $20,000-$25,000 range. Case in point the 2026 Hyundai Venue crossover is currently the least expensive vehicle you can buy right now in the U.S. I'd also suggest the 2026 Trax ahead of it's pricier 2027 refresh.

Jerry Reynolds

From police officer to top-selling Ford dealer to on-air car expert, Jerry helms our weekly radio show. Since selling his dealerships in 2006, Jerry has pursued his top three passions: helping consumers have a great car buying experience, supporting the military and first responders, being a loyal servant to his dog! While Jerry admits to hitting the pedal to the metal on test drives, it's all the service of finding out just how fast he can go from 0 to 60.

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