These Are The Cheapest New Cars On The Market For 2026
The days of sub-$20,000 new cars may be over, but that doesn't mean you can't pick up a great-value new car in the U.S. today. Here are some of the cheapest.
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Here's How Much A 2020 Subaru WRX Has Depreciated In 5 Years
The WRX is an awesome sports sedan, but if you bought one five years ago, how much value would it have lost? And how much will a used one set you back now?
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How Reliable Is The 2025 Buick Enclave? Here's What Consumer Reports Says
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Which Chevys Led The Pack In 2025, And Which Fell Behind
Chevrolet has published its sales results for 2025, giving us the chance to find out which models were a hit, and which ones missed the mark.
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Here's How Much A 2021 Chevy Corvette Has Depreciated In Just 5 Years
If you bought a C8 Chevrolet Corvette back in 2021, how much would it be worth now? And what would you have to pay to pick up a second-hand one?
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Which Chevy Vehicles Are Made In Canada?
Chevrolet is a popular automaker in the United States, but the brand has manufactured plenty of models in Canada. Some are still made there today.
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Ford 3.5 EcoBoost Vs. Toyota 3.5 V6: How Do The Twin Turbo Engines Compare?
It might seem like there isn't much to compare between the Ford 3.5 EcoBoost and the Toyota 3.5 V6 engines. But they have some notable differences in power.
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Here's How Much A 2020 Mazda3 Has Depreciated After 5 Years
The Mazda3 is a practical, entry-level compact car, with lots of premium touches. But after five years, you may be curious how its value has held up.
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How Well Do Rivians Hold Their Value?
Rivian is a fairly new car manufacturer focused around electric vehicles. Considering that newness, some might wonder how well its models can hold their value.
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The Prius launched in 1997 as the first mass-market hybrid, setting a new benchmark for efficiency. But which Prius generation offers the strongest reliability?
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Platform mates like the Subaru Uncharted and the Toyota CH-R share a lot of equipment, but there are a few differences that set them apart.
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Is The Chevrolet Traverse A Reliable Three-Row SUV? Here's What Consumer Reports Says
The Chevrolet Traverse has plenty of great specs and features. But what does Consumer Reports say about the reliability of its latest models?
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What Is The Difference Between An IIHS Top Safety Pick And Top Safety Pick+?
There are some important differences in crash-test performance that set apart cars rewarded with the IIHS' Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ designations.
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How Reliable Is The New Toyota Sienna? Here's What Consumer Reports Says
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5 Of The Most Reliable German SUVs, According To Consumer Reports
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Why Lexus Just Fell Three Spots In Consumer Reports' Reliability Rankings
According to Consumer Reports, Lexus' reliability rating has dropped a few spaces in recent years. Here's why that happened and what it means for the brand.
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These Hybrids Can Get 50 MPG Or More
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Here's How Much A 2020 Nissan Leaf Has Depreciated In 5 Years
The 2020 Nissan Leaf has some good specs. But owners will want to know how much the EV has depreciated in five years, especially if they want to upgrade.
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These Are The States Where Your Car Is More Likely To Be Stolen
While car theft is down overall in the U.S., some states still experience very high rates of vehicle thievery. These are the states where it happens the most.
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Modern Mazda MX-5 Miata models have held their value incredibly well. But has the 2020 model managed to avoid harsh depreciation after five years?
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