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Best first cars

Cheap to buy, insure and fix. Simple sedans, hatchbacks and small SUVs, cheapest first.

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1 2022 Nissan Versa35 MPG5★ Safety5 seatsCheap and reliable $13,000used · estimate≈ $242/mo est.Full guide →2 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage39 MPG4★ Safety5 seatsTiny price, tiny gas bill $14,000used · estimate≈ $262/mo est.Full guide →3 2022 Chevy Trax26 MPG5★ Safety5 seatsSame car, all new $15,000used · estimate≈ $282/mo est.Full guide →4 2022 Hyundai Elantra31 MPG5★ Safety5 seatsLots of car for the money $17,000used · estimate≈ $321/mo est.Full guide →5 2022 Toyota Corolla Hybrid52 MPG5★ Safety5 seatsGas sipper $18,500used · estimate≈ $351/mo est.Full guide →6 2022 Hyundai Kona29 MPG5★ Safety5 seatsSame style, bold look $19,000used · estimate≈ $361/mo est.Full guide →7 2022 Honda Civic34 MPG5★ Safety5 seatsFun and thrifty $20,500used · estimate≈ $391/mo est.Full guide →8 2022 Chevy Equinox27 MPG5★ Safety5 seatsRoomy and affordable $20,500used · estimate≈ $391/mo est.Full guide →9 2026 Kia K428 MPG5★ Safety5 seatsBold and budget-friendly $23,500new · estimate≈ $426/mo est.Full guide →10 2022 Toyota Camry26 MPG5★ Safety5 seatsSmooth, safe, lasts forever $23,500used · estimate≈ $450/mo est.Full guide →

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