Best cars under $25,000

Plenty — 12 popular cars in our guides land at or below $25,000. The most affordable is the 2026 Nissan Versa SV, about $19,929 at a fair price.

The 2026 Toyota Corolla LE keeps its value best of these — roughly 62% after three years, or about $14,880.

A common starting point is about 20% up front — for the 2026 Nissan Versa SV that's roughly $3,986. Put away about $77 a week and your car fund is ready in a year.