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Lowest Monthly Cost Cars for 2025

The 2025 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid has the lowest estimated monthly cost at $861 per month, including fuel, insurance, depreciation, and maintenance. Base prices start at $23,825.

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2025 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid

$861 per month estimated ownership cost

$33,375 starting MSRP, 48-52 MPG

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How this list is generated

Model year: 2025. Data is refreshed periodically from published sources.

$24k–$118kPrice Range
12Brands
175-Star Rated
$750Lowest Fuel Cost

Sources: NHTSA.gov, IIHS.org, fueleconomy.gov, RepairPal.com, AAA.

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Common Questions

What is the cheapest new car to own per month in 2025?

The 2025 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid has the lowest estimated monthly ownership cost at $861 per month for 2025. This estimate includes fuel, insurance, depreciation, maintenance, registration, and financing based on AAA data.

What is included in monthly ownership cost?

Monthly ownership cost includes the estimated monthly share of fuel, insurance premiums, depreciation, scheduled maintenance, registration and taxes, and financing costs. It does not include the monthly car payment itself, since that depends on individual loan terms. These estimates are based on AAA annual ownership cost data.

Which brands have vehicles on this list?

12 brands are represented: Audi, BMW, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, and 4 more. Rankings are based on EPA, NHTSA, IIHS, AAA, and RepairPal data, not editorial opinion.