Buy 2017 — Cheapest Car You Can

### 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 2017 Ford Fiesta (base model) or 2017 Toyota 86 ($26,255) were the go-to choices for affordable performance. cheapest car you can buy 2017

If you were willing to spend slightly more, these models offered better overall value or entry into specific segments: ### Budget Reality: The "A/C Tax"For many 2017

These vehicles represented the entry-level floor for new car buyers in 2017: Choosing a "cheap" car in 2017 meant navigating

The (Canada only) base price was $9,988 , but adding A/C required an automatic transmission, bumping the real price to $13,648 .

Choosing a "cheap" car in 2017 meant navigating a thin line between low upfront costs and "bare-bones" utility. Below is a breakdown of the most affordable options from that year across different categories. Top 3 Absolute Cheapest New Cars (MSRP)

The (sedan) was the absolute cheapest new car you could buy in 2017, starting at an MSRP of $11,990 .