NEW CARS
Affordable new cars still exist — and these are the cheapest ones
April 9, 2026, 5:30 p.m. ET

A Mazda 3 car, pictured with other cheap models from the five most affordable brands of March 2026 (Photo by HECTOR RETAMAL/AFP via Getty Images)
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The Nissan Sentra SR, pictured with other cheap models from the five most affordable brands of March 2026.
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The Subaru Impreza RS, pictured with other cheap models from the five most affordable brands of March 2026.
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The Hyundai Venue, pictured with other cheap models from the five most affordable brands of March 2026.
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The Honda Civic Hybrid, pictured with other cheap models from the five most affordable brands of March 2026.
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