In 2017, anyone who was on a budget and looking for basic transportation could acquire a brand-new set of wheels for less than $17,000…not counting taxes, tags, and all the other whatnot that is tacked onto the sticker price. And that was for the most expensive new car on autoguide.com's top-ten list.

At the far end of the budget-stretching spectrum was the Nissan Versa sedan, with a starting cost of only $12,855.

For a few dollars more, the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage was available for $13,860. Fuel economy was the name of the selling game for this model. With a sticker price still under $14,000 was the Chevrolet Spark, a subcompact listing for as low as $13,875, as Chevy’s entry-level offering.

Ford’s Fiesta competed with the Spark at the same level, but with a starting price of $14,535.

The rest of the 10 least expensive new cars, with sticker prices rising from lowest upward:

5. Kia Rio, $15,060.

6. Smart ForTwo, $15,575.

7. Hyundai Accent, $15,580.

8. Fiat 500, $15,590.

9. Chevrolet Sonic, $16,020.

10. Toyota Yaris, $16,135.

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