2025 Nissan Versa
$0.56 per mile | $17,390 - $21,390 | 35 MPG
Cheapest Cars to Own for 2025
The most affordable option is the 2025 Nissan Versa at $17,390, among 345 vehicles that qualify. Prices range up to $28,350, spanning 11 brands.
Top-Ranked Result
$59,540 estimated 5-year cost of ownership
$17,390 starting MSRP, 5-star safety
How this list is generated
Model year: 2025. Data is updated when source agencies publish new information.
$17k–$28kPrice Range
11Brands
175-Star Rated
$750Lowest Fuel Cost
Showing 30 of 345 vehicles
2025 Kia Soul
$0.56 per mile | $20,490 - $24,790 | 30 MPG
2025 Toyota Corolla Hybrid
$0.64 per mile | $23,825 - $28,190 | 44-47 MPG
2025 Nissan Sentra
$0.56 per mile | $21,590 - $24,590 | 34 MPG
2025 Hyundai Venue
$0.66 per mile | $20,200 - $23,450 | 31 MPG
2025 Toyota Corolla
$0.56 per mile | $22,325 - $28,040 | 34 MPG
2025 Chevrolet Trax
$0.69 per mile | $20,500 - $24,500 | 30 MPG
2025 Nissan Kicks Play
$0.66 per mile | $21,520 | 33 MPG
2025 Kia K4
$0.66 per mile | $21,990 - $28,090 | 33 MPG
2025 Volkswagen Jetta
$0.56 per mile | $22,995 - $29,500 | 33 MPG
2025 Hyundai Elantra
$0.56 per mile | $22,125 - $28,975 | 31 MPG
2025 Nissan Kicks
$0.66 per mile | $21,830 - $27,680 | 30-31 MPG
2025 Toyota Corolla Hatchback
$0.56 per mile | $23,780 - $27,080 | 35 MPG
2025 Honda Civic
$0.56 per mile | $24,250 - $45,895 | 34-49 MPG
2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
$0.64 per mile | $25,450 - $29,800 | 50 MPG
2025 Mazda 3
$0.56 per mile | $24,150 - $37,150 | 30-31 MPG
2025 Toyota Prius
$0.64 per mile | $28,350 - $36,765 | 54-57 MPG
2025 Subaru Impreza
$0.56 per mile | $24,360 - $29,250 | 30 MPG
2025 Chevrolet Malibu
$0.66 per mile | $24,700 - $31,500 | 31 MPG
2025 Toyota Corolla Cross
$0.69 per mile | $24,135 - $29,660 | 30-32 MPG
2025 Buick Envista
$0.69 per mile | $23,800 - $28,600 | 30 MPG
2025 Hyundai Kona
$0.66 per mile | $24,550 - $33,600 | 27-31 MPG
2025 Kia Seltos
$0.66 per mile | $24,690 - $31,190 | 29-31 MPG
2025 Volkswagen Taos
$0.69 per mile | $25,495 - $35,195 | 28-31 MPG
2025 Mazda CX-30
$0.69 per mile | $25,195 - $37,150 | 29 MPG
2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
$0.69 per mile | $24,445 - $29,445 | 26 MPG
2025 Nissan Altima
$0.66 per mile | $27,000 - $34,830 | 28-31 MPG
2025 Subaru Legacy
$0.66 per mile | $26,810 - $40,110 | 30 MPG
2025 Buick Encore GX
$0.66 per mile | $25,940 - $33,100 | 27-30 MPG
2025 Honda Accord
$0.66 per mile | $28,295 - $39,300 | 32-48 MPG
Common Questions
What is the cheapest car to own over 5 years in 2025?
The 2025 Nissan Versa has the lowest estimated 5-year total cost of ownership at $59,540 for 2025. This figure includes fuel, insurance, depreciation, maintenance, and financing, but not the purchase price itself.
Why does total cost of ownership matter more than MSRP?
A car with a lower sticker price can cost more to own over time due to higher fuel costs, faster depreciation, or more expensive insurance. Total cost of ownership captures these hidden expenses. Among these 345 vehicles, the cheapest to buy is not always the cheapest to own.
Which brands have vehicles on this list?
11 brands are represented: Buick, Chevrolet, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, and 3 more. Rankings are based on EPA, NHTSA, IIHS, AAA, and RepairPal data, not editorial opinion.