Car You Can Buy 2017: Cheapest

: The 2017 Honda Fit won U.S. News & World Report’s award for its versatile "Magic Seat" and high safety scores.

: Starting at $13,000 , the Spark was the most affordable "domestic" car. Despite its low price, it came standard with modern tech like a built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot and a rearview camera. Best Value & "Cheap" Specialty Picks

: Starting at $12,995 , this subcompact was redesigned for 2017 with a 78-hp 3-cylinder engine. While underpowered, it offered excellent fuel economy at 37 mpg city / 43 mpg highway . cheapest car you can buy 2017

: The 2017 Ford Fiesta (base model) or 2017 Toyota 86 ($26,255) were the go-to choices for affordable performance.

: The 2017 Toyota Corolla was cited for having the lowest long-term costs due to high resale value and reliability. : The 2017 Honda Fit won U

### Budget Reality: The "A/C Tax"For many 2017 buyers, the "sticker price" was misleading because the absolute cheapest trims often omitted air conditioning. To get a car with A/C, you often had to jump to a higher trim:

The also required a CVT upgrade to include air conditioning, raising its price to $13,895 . Despite its low price, it came standard with

: The 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid was the most affordable entry point for hybrid buyers, starting around $22,200.