The cheapest new models by median price
Half of the new vehicles we checked were advertised above $43,888. Only 601 (3.9%) were under $25,000, and 2,236 (14.6%) were under $30,000.
The table ranks models by median advertised price, the middle price among that model’s listings. Half of them cost less and half cost more. We also show the lowest price we saw, which is usually the base trim. A model needed at least 10 listings at four or more stores to appear.
Our catalog lists the Corolla Hybrid as a Corolla, so the Corolla row includes it. The Elantra Hybrid is listed as its own model. Both hybrids appear on their own in the next table.
| Model | Median price | Lowest price | Median MSRP | Below MSRP | Cars checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Elantra (2026) | $24,133 | $21,580 | $26,355 | 97% | 154 at 11 stores |
| Hyundai Venue (2026–27) | $24,380 | $21,824 | $25,040 | 50% | 92 at 10 stores |
| Nissan Sentra (2026–27) | $25,037 | $22,219 | $26,505 | 90% | 469 at 16 stores |
| Kia K4 (2026–27) | $25,561 | $23,019 | $25,430 | 25% | 163 at 7 stores |
| Chevrolet Trax (2026) | $25,722 | $22,356 | $27,100 | 97% | 146 at 16 stores |
| Nissan Kicks (2026–27) | $26,335 | $20,756 | $28,515 | 91% | 307 at 16 stores |
| Buick Encore GX (2026) | $27,114 | $23,515 | $31,012 | 100% | 104 at 8 stores |
| Volkswagen Jetta (2026–27) | $27,338 | $24,467 | $28,196 | 83% | 49 at 5 stores |
| Toyota Corolla, gas and hybrid (2026–27) | $27,659 | $24,179 | $27,571 | 23% | 81 at 10 stores |
| Honda Civic Sedan (2026) | $27,700 | $25,553 | $27,890 | 46% | 58 at 7 stores |
| Buick Envista (2026) | $27,960 | $23,165 | $29,685 | 100% | 101 at 6 stores |
| Hyundai Kona (2026–27) | $28,360 | $25,153 | $30,732 | 98% | 82 at 12 stores |
| Hyundai Elantra Hybrid (2026) | $28,600 | $26,232 | $29,300 | 37% | 19 at 8 stores |
| Honda Civic Hatchback (2026) | $29,608 | $27,879 | $29,190 | 41% | 29 at 7 stores |
Open a new model from the price table
Current US listings matching this guide. Open the photos or ask the selling dealer about a specific car. The selection updates as inventory changes.
2026 Hyundai Elantra Sel Sport Plus
VIN: KMHLM4DG7TU300126
11 mi · FWD · Gasoline
Ask for the price without conditional rebates and a written out-the-door total before you travel.
This is a new listing of a model from the price table. Rebates inside the advertised price, dealer add-ons and the out-the-door total have not been verified for this VIN.
2026 Hyundai Venue SE
VIN: KMHRB8A34TU502656
10 mi · FWD · Gasoline
Ask for the price without conditional rebates and a written out-the-door total before you travel.
This is a new listing of a model from the price table. Rebates inside the advertised price, dealer add-ons and the out-the-door total have not been verified for this VIN.
2027 Nissan Sentra SV
VIN: 3N1AB9CV0VY206445
4 mi · FWD · Gasoline
Ask for the price without conditional rebates and a written out-the-door total before you travel.
This is a new listing of a model from the price table. Rebates inside the advertised price, dealer add-ons and the out-the-door total have not been verified for this VIN.
Cheapest by type: SUV, hybrid, electric, pickup and minivan
If you need a particular kind of vehicle, these were the two lowest median prices in each group. Fewer hybrids and electric cars were listed, so their medians can move more as cars sell.
| Type | Model | Median price | Lowest price | Cars checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV | Hyundai Venue | $24,380 | $21,824 | 92 at 10 stores |
| SUV | Chevrolet Trax | $25,722 | $22,356 | 146 at 16 stores |
| Hybrid | Toyota Corolla Hybrid | $28,598 | $25,423 | 15 at 5 stores |
| Hybrid | Hyundai Elantra Hybrid | $28,600 | $26,232 | 19 at 8 stores |
| Electric | Chevrolet Bolt (2027) | $30,778 | $26,885 | 17 at 7 stores |
| Electric | Chevrolet Equinox EV | $38,326 | $35,169 | 12 at 7 stores |
| Pickup | Hyundai Santa Cruz | $34,489 | $30,435 | 87 at 11 stores |
| Pickup | Ford Maverick | $37,720 | $28,333 | 79 at 9 stores |
| Minivan | Kia Carnival | $44,783 | $34,393 | 172 at 7 stores |
| Minivan | Honda Odyssey | $45,610 | $40,909 | 147 at 9 stores |
The lowest price is usually the base trim
The cheapest listing of a model is often a different car from the typical one. All 27 Nissan Kicks listed at $20,756 were the base 2026 Kicks S. The S made up 71 of the 307 Kicks we found, the mid-level SV made up 185, and the median Kicks was $26,335.
The Venue looked similar. Its lowest prices, from $21,824, were the SE trim, which made up 20 of 92 listings. The other 72 were SEL models. Decide which equipment you need first, then compare prices for that trim at more than one store.
Which low-priced models were listed below sticker
Most of these models were advertised under their sticker price (MSRP). That was true of 97% of Elantras and Traxes, 98% of Konas and every Buick Encore GX and Envista we found.
Others were mostly listed at or above sticker. 25% of Kia K4s and 23% of Toyota Corollas were below MSRP. On those models the advertised price is already close to the window sticker, and a quote from a second store is the easiest way to compare.
What the advertised price can leave out
An advertised price can include a manufacturer rebate that depends on financing through the brand’s lender, a trade-in or another condition. Ask for the price without conditional rebates, then add back the ones you qualify for.
Tax, registration and the documentation fee are usually added at signing. The FTC suggests asking the dealer to confirm the car is available and to send the out-the-door price in writing before you visit. That total is the number to compare between stores.
Source: FTC: car dealer ads and promotions, know before you go
How we counted
On 14 November 2026 we read every new-vehicle listing published on Car Handshake and counted each VIN once. We kept 2026 and 2027 cars, SUVs, pickups and minivans with an advertised price: 15,265 vehicles from 138 dealerships in 30 dealer groups across 18 states. Trailers, commercial vans and other non-passenger vehicles are not included.
These are the dealerships that list with us, so the figures describe their inventory. Prices change as cars sell, and national surveys will produce different averages.
Get the out-the-door price in writing first
Choose a car below and tap “Ask for the out-the-door price.” The form opens for that listing with a message you can edit. It asks whether the car is still available at the advertised price, which rebates the price includes and what the full total comes to.
The examples refresh as cars sell. Use the searches below to compare more stores.
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Tell the AI assistant your ZIP code, travel distance and must-have features. Here is a starting point you can adapt:
I want the lowest-priced new car that fits my needs. Help me compare new listings near my ZIP code by trim and advertised price, then ask the dealers for a written out-the-door price without conditional rebates.
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Publication notes
Published 14 Nov 2026. Advertised prices and MSRPs read from 15,265 new 2026 and 2027 cars, SUVs, pickups and minivans at 138 US dealerships on 14 Nov 2026. Listing examples update separately.
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