The Mitsubishi Mirage is America’s Cheapest New Car in 2025

Key takeaways

• Finding a new car for under $20,000 is becoming increasingly difficult, with only 3 models below the threshold 
• The average price of a new car in the U.S. is around $48,000

You get what you pay for

The Mitsubishi Mirage and Mirage G4 are two of the cheapest new car options today, but buyers should know what they’re getting into.

Both models are ranked very poorly by Car and Driver (2.5 to 3 out of 10) due to their unrefined powertrains and cheap interiors.

"The Mitsubishi Mirage offers an impressive warranty and surprising fuel efficiency, even if it somehow feels even cheaper than its low price suggests."