Affordable Car Options: Cheap Cars, Summer 2023 Sales, and Non-Toyota/Honda SUVs

Despite the average price of a new car reaching about $48,000, there are still plenty of choices on the market that cost less than the average new vehicle. The new 2024 Chevrolet Trax and Chevrolet Trailblazer, with starting prices around $20,000 and $22,000, respectively, are positively inexpensive by today’s standards. Cars.com recently announced its “Best Value Cars” for the 2023 model year, with the overall winner being the Kia Rio S with the technology option package. Among pickups, Cars.com’s best value was the Ford Maverick XL with the Co-Pilot 360 driving assistance package added. Thanks to new tax credit rules, it’s even possible to get some cheaper fully electric models, such as the Chevrolet Bolt EV.