{"id":1513,"date":"2026-05-27T20:05:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T20:05:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/denvermovingchronicle.com\/?p=1513"},"modified":"2026-05-27T20:05:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T20:05:16","slug":"these-are-the-five-least-expensive-new-cars-you-can-buy-in-2026-according-to-edmunds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/denvermovingchronicle.com\/?p=1513","title":{"rendered":"These are the five least expensive new cars you can buy in 2026, according to Edmunds"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Buying a car is a major investment, especially when everyday costs keep rising. It can seem especially daunting given that the average price of a new vehicle is close to $50,000 in 2026. This is why the experts at Edmunds have compiled a list of the five least expensive vehicles on sale in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>While there are certain qualities that you\u2019re just not going to find in a budget-priced vehicle \u2014 powerful acceleration, for example, or leather seating \u2014 the five vehicles here all come with a respectable amount of features for the price. In Edmunds\u2019 evaluation testing, they also earned average or better overall scoring. Another bonus is that each one gets good fuel economy, helping you save money when it comes time to refuel. All listed prices below include the destination fee.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hyundai Venue<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Venue is Hyundai\u2019s subcompact SUV that also happens to be the least expensive vehicle for the 2026 model year. The base Venue SE trim isn\u2019t as well equipped as some of the other entry-level vehicles listed here, but it does have an 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. In testing, Edmunds found the Venue has a useful interior fitted with easy-to-use controls. You also get a long warranty and an EPA-estimated 31 mpg combined city\/highway average. One thing that isn\u2019t available is the option to add all-wheel drive, however. Edmunds\u2019 overall evaluation score: 6\/10<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>2026 Venue starting price: $22,650<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chevrolet Trax<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Like the Venue, the Trax is a five-seat subcompact SUV that serves as Chevrolet\u2019s smallest and least expensive model. It\u2019s also strictly front-wheel-drive; all-wheel drive isn\u2019t available on any trim. Edmunds praised the surprising amount of interior space given the Trax\u2019s tidy proportions. Another cabin highlight is the easy-to-use 8-inch touchscreen with wireless smartphone connectivity that comes on the base LS trim. Higher trims are outfitted with an 11-inch screen. The EPA estimates you\u2019ll get up to 30 mpg combined with the Trax. Edmunds\u2019 overall evaluation score: 7\/10<\/p>\n<p>2026 Trax starting price: $23,495<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kia K4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Kia K4 is Kia\u2019s least expensive small car. It comes as a sedan or, as a new entry for 2026, a sleek-looking hatchback. Edmunds praised the K4\u2019s generous rear legroom and long lineup of standard features. Even a base LX trim includes a big 12.3-inch touchscreen and adaptive cruise control. Another plus point is the K4\u2019s attractive cabin. It looks and feels like it belongs in a car with a much higher price tag. The K4 can get up to an EPA-estimated 33 mpg combined. Edmunds\u2019 overall evaluation score: 7.5\/10<\/p>\n<p>2026 K4 sedan starting price: $23,535<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nissan Sentra<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Nissan Sentra enters the 2026 model year completely redesigned inside and out. This small sedan has a bold new look and an impressive roster of standard driver aids. The base S trim has adaptive cruise control, blind-spot warning and lane keeping assistance. During testing, Edmunds gave the Sentra high marks for its comfortable seating, big trunk and modernized 12.3-inch touchscreen. The Sentra also gets up to an EPA-estimated 33 mpg combined. Acceleration is leisurely, however, even for this group of cars. Edmunds\u2019 overall evaluation score: 6.2\/10<\/p>\n<p>2026 Sentra starting price: $23,845<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hyundai Elantra<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Coming in at No. 5 of the 2026 class of least expensive new cars is the Hyundai Elantra small sedan. It boasts one of the largest interiors in its class, a roomy trunk and a long warranty. The Elantra\u2019s entry-level SE trim is equipped with the basics plus a few nice extras such as wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Its standard 8-inch touchscreen isn\u2019t as big as the Sentra\u2019s or K4\u2019s, however. The EPA estimates the Elantra can get up to 35 mpg in combined driving. Edmunds\u2019 overall evaluation score: 6.8\/10<\/p>\n<p>2026 Elantra starting price: $23,870<\/p>\n<p><strong>Edmunds says<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The five cheapest cars will surprise you in terms of how much you get for your money. 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