Cheapest Car You Can — Buy 2017

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

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) cheapest car you can buy 2017

The also required a CVT upgrade to include air conditioning, raising its price to $13,895 . : The 2017 Honda Fit won U

: 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 Below is a breakdown of the most affordable

### 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:

: Starting at $11,990 , it was the only new car in America with a base price under $12,000. It featured a 109-hp engine and a 5-speed manual transmission but lacked power windows and locks at the base level.

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