Cheapest Sedans 1

2024 Nissan Versa.
Buyers once had a wide selection of subcompact cars to choose from. But most entry-level sedans and hatchbacks have vanished from the market in recent years as automakers focus on building small crossover SUVs instead. The most recent casualty of this trend was the Kia Rio, discontinued after the 2023 model year.
2024 Mitsubishi Mirage.
The 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage is all about value. One of just two vehicles on the market with a base price below $20,000, the Mirage offers high value, low cost of ownership, and impressive fuel economy.
2024 Kia Forte.
Kia's playbook is simple: Beat the class leaders on features and price. The 2024 Forte accomplishes this quite handily with a sticker price that starts around $21,000 and includes a long list of goodies.
2024 Nissan Sentra.
Inside the cabin is where the Sentra really impresses. It boasts an upscale and user-friendly design that rivals pricier models, such as the Mazda 3.
2024 Volkswagen Jetta.
The 2024 VW Jetta is the outlier, with mature styling and more space for rear passengers, but it's otherwise just about average for the class. As U.S. automakers abandoned sedans in favor of more popular SUVs, Japanese and Korean carmakers filled the void. While those sedans have personalities all their own, some drivers feel the segment lacks diversity. There is still one German holdout in the compact sedan class, though: the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta.The Jetta fits between the smaller Golf GTI hatchback and the larger Arteon sedan. This seventh-generation model was last redesigned in 2019 and it received a significant refresh in 2022. This year, the Jetta gains more standard safety features and several minor upgrades. And the sporty Jetta GLI adds a lower-priced 40th Anniversary model.The Jetta deserves praise for its overall comfort and spacious interior, but we're turned off by the frustrating capacitive-touch controls and prevalent hard interior plastics. Rivals include the Honda Civic, Kia Forte, Hyundai Elantra, and Mazda3. We count the Civic as a class leader, while the Kia and Hyundai models stand out for their value. The Mazda3 is the sportiest choice, though its performance results in some sacrifices.The 2024 VW Jetta is the outlier, with mature styling and more space for rear passengers, but it's otherwise just about average for the class.
2024 Hyundai Elantra.
The Hyundai Elantra was already a standout in the compact sedan segment for its features and value. And this year, the 2024 Elantra gets enhancements in infotainment, safety, and style that make it even more appealing. Hyundai discontinued its small Accent in 2022, leaving the Elantra as the entry-level gas-powered sedan in the Hyundai lineup, below the larger Sonata sedan. The Elantra has a surprisingly roomy interior for a compact sedan, with a wide range of trims that include everything from hybrids to the high-performance N for those who crave a more spirited driving experience. A starting price of $22,500 makes it appealing to drivers with modest budgets, and yet this year's interior enhancements, including soft-touch front door panels, make it look and feel like a more expensive car. Factor in Hyundai's 10-year/100,000-mile warranty, and the Elantra is a strong entry in a competitive segment. The Honda Civic has a more compact cabin that’s tight for rear passengers, but with equally attractive materials. It also offers a performance trim but is not available as a hybrid. The Toyota Corolla has a more usable rear seat but comes up short on the interior. Like the Elantra, there are gas, hybrid, and performance versions of the Corolla.
2024 Toyota Corolla.
But the Corolla isn't especially inspiring to drive. It's not quick, not particularly dynamic, and it won't tickle your heart rate in a tight turn. For that, you want a competitor like the Honda Civic or Mazda 3. The Corolla also falls short in trunk space, trailing rivals such as the Civic or Hyundai Elantra, although the Corolla hatchback option makes this less of an issue. The Nissan Sentra and Subaru Impreza are also worth a look. Still, the Corolla remains competitive for good reason. Buyers today, like before, will find it offers a compelling mix of features and price to suit their needs. A staple of Toyota's lineup for nearly 60 years, the Corolla remains one of the best-selling compacts in the U.S. thanks to a combination of reliability, utility, and value. Toyota continues to refine the formula with the 2024 Toyota Corolla.The Corolla gets nearly 40 mpg on the highway with its standard gas engine, and up to 50 mpg in hybrid form. The roomy interior is trimmed in high-quality materials, the infotainment system is more sophisticated than you'd expect for the price, and it comes with useful driver-oriented features such as adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist. It's also the only compact hybrid sedan with all-wheel drive, a combination that gives it a little extra performance boost.