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20 Cheapest Cars for the Middle Class To Drive in 2025

June 5, 2025

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Written by Travis Woods

Edited by Zuri Anderson

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The American middle class, as per Pew Research (via Smart Asset), are those who earn approximately $49,478 to $71,359 annually. Given the economic uncertainty of 2025 — from inflation to tariffs increasing the prices of everything from groceries to new cars — it pays for the middle class to be budget-conscious and know how to spread a dollar. That’s especially true for high-price items, like new cars.

Recently, iSeeCars compiled the 20 cheapest cars to drive in 2025, based upon price as well as average annual miles. For those in the market for a new set of wheels, these rides are both rather affordable and have high annual driving rates, making them big saves in the long run. Your next new car might just be below.

Mitsubishi Mirage

Average new car price: $18,281
Average miles driven per year: 16,342
Price per 1,000 miles per year: $1,119

Kia Rio

Average new car price: $18,553
Average miles driven per year: 13,988
Price per 1,000 miles per year: $1,326

Chevrolet Spark

Average new car price: $16,982
Average miles driven per year: 12,624
Price per 1,000 miles per year: $1,345

Nissan Versa

Average new car price: $19,250
Average miles driven per year: 13,904
Price per 1,000 miles per year: $1,384

Mitsubishi Mirage G4

Average new car price: $19,355
Average miles driven per year: 13,744
Price per 1,000 miles per year: $1,408

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Kia Soul

Average new car price: $22,197
Average miles driven per year: 15,590
Price per 1,000 miles per year: $1,424

Toyota Corolla

Average new car price: $23,349
Average miles driven per year: 15,310
Price per 1,000 miles per year: $1,525

Chevrolet Malibu

Average new car price: $28,637
Average miles driven per year: 18,762
Price per 1,000 miles per year: $1,526

Hyundai Accent

Average new car price: $18,720
Average miles driven per year: 12,006
Price per 1,000 miles per year: $1,559

Nissan Sentra

Average new car price: $23,045
Average miles driven per year: 13,592
Price per 1,000 miles per year: $1,695

Nissan Kicks

Average new car price: $23,681
Average miles driven per year: 13,365
Price per 1,000 miles per year: $1,772

Nissan Altima

Average new car price: $28,806
Average miles driven per year: 16,147
Price per 1,000 miles per year: $1,784

Kia Rio 5-Door

Average new car price: $19,418
Average miles driven per year: 10,725
Price per 1,000 miles per year: $1,811

Kia Forte

Average new car price: $22,823
Average miles driven per year: 12,494
Price per 1,000 miles per year: $1,827

Toyota Corolla Hybrid

Average new car price: $26,048
Average miles driven per year: 14,062
Price per 1,000 miles per year: $1,852

Chrysler Voyager

Average new car price: $37,248
Average miles driven per year: 19,948
Price per 1,000 miles per year: $1,867

Honda Insight

Average new car price: $27,841
Average miles driven per year: 14,501
Price per 1,000 miles per year: $1,920

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Volkswaen Passat

Average new car price: $30,030
Average miles driven per year: 15,584
Price per 1,000 miles per year: $1,927

Toyota Camry

Average new car price: $31,053
Average miles driven per year: 16,042
Price per 1,000 miles per year: $1,936

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

Average new car price: $29,514
Average miles driven per year: 14,453
Price per 1,000 miles per year: $2,042

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