15 Best New Cars for the Money in 2025

Some readers may be surprised by the models in the iSeeCars ranking of the best new cars for the money in 2025. There are no luxury name-brand models in the top 15.

Most, if not all, cars mentioned are known for their reliability, affordable pricing and longevity. With the exception of the Nissan Versa, every car mentioned has an expected lifespan of nine or more years.

Shopping for a new car this year? You might consider buying one of these 15 vehicles for a lasting return on investment.

• Average list price: $27,564
• Expected lifespan (years): 13.7
• Price per year: $2,006

• Average list price: $25,218
• Expected lifespan (years): 11.6
• Price per year: $2,166

• Average list price: $31,849
• Expected lifespan (years): 14.1
• Price per year: $2,260

• Average list price: $30,659
• Expected lifespan (years): 13.1
• Price per year: $2,339

• Average list price: $26,900
• Expected lifespan (years): 11.2
• Price per year: $2,399

• Average list price: $28,250
• Expected lifespan (years): 11.8
• Price per year: $2,400

• Average list price: $36,009
• Expected lifespan (years): 15
• Price per year: $2,401

• Average list price: $35,258
• Expected lifespan (years): 14.6
• Price per year: $2,411

• Average list price: $23,863
• Expected lifespan (years): 9.9
• Price per year: $2,417

• Average list price: $27,735
• Expected lifespan (years): 10.6
• Price per year: $2,608

• Average list price: $25,536
• Expected lifespan (years): 9.8
• Price per year: $2,608

• Average list price: $34,333
• Expected lifespan (years): 13
• Price per year: $2,649

• Average list price: $35,471
• Expected lifespan (years): 13.2
• Price per year: $2,683

• Average list price: $24,886
• Expected lifespan (years): 9
• Price per year: $2,755

• Average list price: $21,011
• Expected lifespan (years): 7.6
• Price per year: $2,767