Between $11,990 and $15,000
1. Nissan
The 2015 cheapest new car of Nissan is the Versa (Sedan) which starts at only $11,990, and is and has been for several years already, the most affordable new car you can buy in USA.
For the 2015 model, the essence of being a spacious vehicle with modern and robust design is preserved. The new Sentra is looking to captivate those who mobilize mainly in the city and like to escape the routine, making short trips. This sedan has the "Pure Drive" technology, an innovation of the Japanese brand that reduces fuel consumption and generates less polluting emissions. Headlights got bigger and adopted a more aggressive shape, eagle eye style.
Fuel Efficiency: 27 MPG City / 36 MPG Highway.
Engine: 1.6L 4-cylinder DOHC of 109-HP.
More info: Nissan Versa official site
2. Chevrolet
The 2015 cheapest new car of Chevrolet is the Spark (Hatchback) which starts at only $12,290.
The Spark is an elegant, practical, and fun choice for drivers who want an affordable and easy car to drive. It may be a small vehicle, but it offers big safety guarantees, with features that include 10 standard airbags that made it win the "Top Safety Pick 2014" award. With the new OnStar system with 4G LTE and Wi-Fi hotspot available, this 2015 Spark joins the trend of networked vehicles. The Spark is the only car in its segment that comes with five doors and enough capacity so that four adults can travel comfortably.
Fuel Efficiency: 39 MPG Highway.
Engine: ECOTEC 1.2L 4-Cylinder with VVT.
More info: 2015 Chevy Spark Official Site
3. Smart
The 2015 cheapest new car of Smart is the Electric Drive or ED (2-Door Coupe) which starts at only $12,490.
The ED is a small all-electric car that runs on a battery, which can be recharged at home or at public charging points located strategically. The main advantage of this type of vehicle is the cost of electricity, which is much lower than that of gasoline. In addition to its operation, which will be cheaper, this vehicle is more environmentally friendly for the environment because it produces no harmful emissions. Driving a Smart Fortwo electric drive is particularly simple, and especially, very fun. This third version of the Smart ED will be the first commercialized on a large scale. With an electric car like this one, you can save up to $5,250 in fuel costs over five years compared to an average new car.
MPGe: 122 Highway / 93 City / 107 Combined.
Time to charge the battery: 6 hrs at 240V.
Engine: 55 kW DCPM.
More info: 2015 smart electric drive Official Site
4. Mitsubishi
The 2015 cheapest new car of Mitsubishi is the Mirage (Hatchback) which starts at only $12,995.
The Mirage belongs to the subcompact segment and is powered by a 1.2L MIVEC DOHC 3-cylinder engine and 74 horsepower of front wheel drive traction. If anything characterizes this small hatchback is the performance. According to estimates established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Mirage reaches up to 37 miles per gallon in the city and up to 44 mpg on highways, which is equivalent to a combined yield of 40 miles per gallon, excellent figures that make it to exceed the Honda Fit, Nissan Versa Note and Hyundai Accent, models with which it competes. The good fuel performance of this Mitsubishi makes it a suitable car for those who have to travel long distances every day, either to go to work or school.
Available colors: infrared, sapphire blue, kiwi green, plasma purple, cloud white, mystic black, starlight silver, thunder gray.
Awards: “Best All-Around Performance†given by the Automotive Science Group (ASG) in 2014.
More info: Mitsubishi Mirage official site
5. Kia
The 2015 cheapest new car of Kia is the Rio (Sedan) which starts at only $13,900.
For 2015, Kia continues to offer its spirit of efficiency with the Rio, and also added new features to increase the comfort and compete more closely against its rivals. There are many good things to say about this model, Kia, starting with its design, which looks clean, fresh, and attractively modern. Something that differentiates this new 2015 model from its previous version and some of its competitors is the wheelbase, which is longer. The Rio is ideal for driving in the city and its surroundings and offers everything you need from a vehicle in this segment.
Fuel Efficiency: 27 MPG City / 37 MPG Highway.
Engine: 1.6L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-valve of 138 HP.
More info: 2015 Kia Rio Official Site (discontinued*)
6. Ford
The 2015 cheapest new car of Ford is the Fiesta (Hatchback) which starts at only $13,965.
Within the category of subcompacts, the Ford Fiesta is the vehicle with the most personality and the most fun to drive. This 2015 model looks streamlined and highly stylized. It has an attractive and youthful design and is also known for its excellent resale value. Its handling is very comfortable and has a fantastic set of technologies and features that give drivers the experience of a networked world. You will appreciate the biggest change of this new model in the front, which was redesigned with the 'One Ford' line, and an attractive Aston Martin style. Regarding the interior, the center console was simplified and now brings fewer buttons and leaves more space for storage compartments.
Fuel Efficiency: 31 MPG City / 43 MPG Highway / 36 MPG Combined.
Engine: 1.6L Ti-VCT I-4 of 120-HP
More info: Ford Fiesta official site (discontinued)
7. Hyundai
The 2015 cheapest new car of Hyundai is the Accent (Hatchback) which starts at only $14,745.
The Hyundai Accent is a subcompact model of sporty and youthful design, which has been present on the market for less than two decades. Elegance, aerodynamics, and an evolved interior and exterior design are what the new version of this hatchback is delivering for 2015. The simple appearance, but full of technology, makes this model a reliable choice at the time of buying a new car. The new Accent adjusts its lines to the new philosophy of fluency in the design of the South Korean brand, a trend that has been reflected in their latest creations.
Fuel Efficiency: 38 MPG Highway
Engine: Eco-Efficient 1.6L 4-Cylinder GDI of 137-HP & 6-Speed Auto Transmission
More info: Hyundai Accent official site (discontinued*)
8. Toyota
The 2015 cheapest new car of Toyota is the Yaris (Hatchback) which starts at only $14,845.
The new Toyota Yaris 2015 comes with a more dynamic and expressive design, improvements in equipment, comfort, and efficiency, and a wider product offering to attract diverse types and customer profiles. In a normal update, the basic structure of the interior is not changed, but the Japanese brand has chosen a more obvious evolution from the previous generation (new dashboard, door panels, upholstery, and coatings, etc.), launched in 2011. With an investment of over 100 million, the 2015 Yaris comes with a different and more aggressive style in order to draw more attention among the current abundant and standardized offer of subcompacts. The good reputation of this hatchback is due to factors such as its mechanical and proven reliability and efficiency, which in the new generation go a step further.
Fuel Efficiency: 30 MPG City / 37 MPG Highway.
Engine: 1.5-Liter 4-Cylinder
More info: Toyota Yaris official site (discontinued*)
10. Mazda
The 2015 cheapest new car of Mazda is the Mazda2 (Hatchback) which starts at only $14,720.
The aesthetic evolution of the new 2015 Mazda Mazda2 is noticeable at first glance. The fourth generation of this Japanese hatchback, which has grown nearly 5 inches, has nothing to do with its predecessor. It stands out for its attractive exterior and interior design, great high-tech equipment and safety, and superb dynamism. With this new model, the Mazda2 has won many points among its fans thanks to the sharp lines, muscular look, and the new grille, which identifies the brand, and is already incorporated in its siblings, the Mazda3 and Mazda6. The interior of the Mazda2 has also undergone a giant change, and it is where it most feels the huge and excellent evolution experienced by this economical car.
Fuel Efficiency: 29 MPG City / 35 MPG Highway.
Engine: 1.5L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder of 100-hp.
More info: All Mazda models official site
Between $15,000 and $20,000
11. Honda
The 2015 cheapest new car of Honda is the Fit (Hatchback) which starts at only $15,650.
The redesigned Fit 2015 is bolder and controversial, and seems to polarize public opinion. This hatchback from Honda has always been one of the best subcompacts on the market. It is not exactly cheap, but worth the money. Remember that you get what you pay for, and the Fit is worth every penny thanks to its excellent quality of materials and finishes as well as its versatility, comfort, and economy. This new design is slightly longer, a little bit wider, and with a longer wheelbase.
Fuel Efficiency: 33 MPG City / 41 MPG Highway.
Engine: 1.5L In-Line 4-Cylinder 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC of 130-HP @ 6600
More info: Honda Fit official site (discontinued*)
12. Scion
The 2015 cheapest new car of Scion is the iQ (Coupe) which starts at only $16,435.
Fuel Efficiency: 37 MPG Combined
Engine: 1.3L DOHC 4-VALVES with DUAL VVT-I of 94 HP @ 6,000 RPM
More info: Scion iQ official site (removed link/vehicle discontinued*)
13. Dodge
The 2015 cheapest new car of Dodge is the Dart (Sporty Sedan) which starts at only $16,495.
Fuel Efficiency: up to 41 MPG Highway
Engine: 160-HP 2.0L Tigershark® Four-Cylinder Engine with 148 LB-FT of Torque
More info: Dodge Dart Official Site
14. Jeep
The 2015 cheapest new car of Jeep is the Patriot (SUV) which starts at only $16,695.
Fuel Efficiency: up to 30 MPG Highway / Over 400 Mile Range
Engine: 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V 158-hp with 6-speed auto transmission
More info: Jeep Patriot official site
15. Volkswagen
The 2015 cheapest new car of Volkswagen is the Jetta (Sedan) which starts at only $17,325.
Fuel Efficiency: 25 MPG City / 34 MPG Highway
Engine: 2.0L 4-cylinder 8V MPFI of 115-hp @ 5200 rpm
More info: VW Jetta official site
16. Subaru
The 2015 cheapest new car of Subaru is the Impreza (Sedan) which starts at only $18,195.
Fuel Efficiency: 28 MPG City / 37 MPG Highway
Engine: 2.0L 4-cylinder of 148-hp
More info: Subaru Impreza official site
Over $20,000
17. Mini
The 2015 cheapest new car of Mini is the Hardtop 2-Door (Hatchback-Coupe) which starts at only $20,700.
Fuel Efficiency: 34 MPG Combined
Engine: 1.5 Liter - 3-Cylinder with MINI TwinPower Turbo
More info: Mini 2-door official site
18. GMC
The 2015 cheapest new car of GMC is the Canyon (Truck) which starts at only $20,700.
Fuel Efficiency: 18 MPG City / 26 MPG Highway
Engine: 3.6L V6 DI DOHC
More info: GMC Canyon Official Site
19. Chrysler
The 2015 cheapest new car of Chrysler is the 200 (Sedan) which starts at only $21,700.
Fuel Efficiency: 36 MPG Highway
Engine: 2.4L Tigershark MultiAir II 4-cylinder of 9-Automatic Speed and 184-HP
More info: Chrysler 200 official site (removed link/model discontinued*)
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