The $20K Car: A Dwindling Choice for Americans

The Mitsubishi Mirage is currently the only car on the market under $20,000, with the average new car price in the US now exceeding $48,000. The scarcity of small cars and the growing popularity of trucks and SUVs have driven up prices, along with inventory issues and increased costs. General Manager of Mitsubishi of Orange Park, Lou Tilahun, believes the rising prices are due to parts shortages and shipping costs. Analysts at Cox Automotive predict that $20,000 cars will soon be a thing of the past, and Mitsubishi has announced that production of the Mirage will be ending soon.