The cheapest cars aren’t always the lowest priced. When you consider things like depreciation, maintenance, and fuel costs over a full 5-year ownership cycle, sometimes a pricier car can be more affordable in the long run. Here are the 10 cheapest cars of 2021, ranked by the 5-year cost to own for each base model. More rankings »
1. 2021 Hyundai Accent
Overall Rating 4.4
The 2021 Hyundai Accent is a roomy and well-priced subcompact sedan with excellent fuel economy. More »
2. 2021 Chevrolet Spark
Overall Rating 3.5
The 2021 Chevrolet Spark subcompact hatchback is a low-cost way of owning a brand-new car with some cool tech features. More »
3. 2021 Nissan Versa
Overall Rating 4.2
The 2021 Nissan Versa sedan offers a roomy interior, great fuel economy, and some nice features you’d expect in a more expensive car. More »
4. 2021 Toyota Corolla Hybrid
Overall Rating 4.4
The Toyota Corolla Hybrid delivers awesome fuel economy of 52 mpg, plus impressively low cost-to-own numbers. More »
5. 2021 Kia Rio
Overall Rating 4.3
As refined as it is economical, the 2021 Kia Rio sedan and 5-door hatchback continue to offer good value backed by an unbeatable warranty. More »
6. 2021 Hyundai Elantra
Overall Rating 4.8
All new for 2021, the Hyundai Elantra is roomy, refined, and fuel-efficient. This Best Buy Award winner also offers tremendous value. More »
7. 2021 Toyota Corolla
Overall Rating 4.4
The 2021 Toyota Corolla sedan and hatchback blend affordability, style, and safety with their fun-to-drive nature. More »
8. 2021 Volkswagen Jetta
Overall Rating 3.9
The surprisingly spacious 2021 Volkswagen Jetta is available in trim levels that range from fuel-efficient to sporty. More »
9. 2021 Subaru Impreza
Overall Rating 3.8
Available as a sedan or a hatchback, the 2021 Subaru Impreza comes standard with all-wheel drive and offers impressive value. More »
10. 2021 Kia Forte
Overall Rating 4.2
The Kia Forte has an excellent combination of strong value, a wide range of standard equipment, and good fuel efficiency. More »
- 2021 Hyundai Accent
- 2021 Chevrolet Spark
- 2021 Nissan Versa
- 2021 Toyota Corolla Hybrid
- 2021 Kia Rio
- 2021 Hyundai Elantra
- 2021 Toyota Corolla
- 2021 Volkswagen Jetta
- 2021 Subaru Impreza
- 2021 Kia Forte
