### 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.
These vehicles represented the entry-level floor for new car buyers in 2017: cheapest car you can buy 2017
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) ### Budget Reality: The "A/C Tax"For many 2017
: 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
The (sedan) was the absolute cheapest new car you could buy in 2017, starting at an MSRP of $11,990 . These vehicles represented the entry-level floor for new
Are you looking to buy a 2017 model today, or are you researching the historical market for a specific project? 15 Cheapest Mid-Size Cars of 2017 | Kelley Blue Book