10 cheaper American cars being sold in the 2026 model year

Prices are based on MSRP with no options.

Many of the cheapest cars are from foreign manufacturers but there are still some affordable domestic options.

Cheap new cars are nearly extinct.

Car prices have been rising constantly over the past few years and they show no signs of coming down. There are still some more affordable options, but even those vehicles are more expensive now. If you would like a car that starts out around $30,000 or less, you will have to do some deep diving.

Most cheaper vehicles being sold currently come from Japan or South Korea, but there are still affordable domestic options. A Detroit Free Press review in October of American automaker offerings found 10 cars that aren’t as costly. Prices, based on starting MSRP and no options, are subject to change over time