From Kia's entry-level sedan to Nissan's most basic SUV—these were the best cheap cars we drove this year.

With average new car prices hovering at around $50,000 in the US, good, cheap cars are getting harder and harder to find. Many budget-friendly entry-level sedans have disappeared from automakers’ lineups entirely, while SUVs get larger—and more expensive—every year. That said, there are still some excellent, reasonably priced vehicles out there if you know where to look.

— Jeff Perez, Editor-in-Chief

With Nissan ending production of the Versa this month, the sub-$20,000 category dies with it.

Alpine will likely sell its A110 sports car alongside a high-volume SUV.

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