Top Ten Cheapest New Cars With An Automatic Transmission

The ten cheapest cars with an automatic gearbox have been arranged based on the price of their entry-level model. The list starts with the Nissan Kicks crossover and has only Hyundai Venue as the other crossover that made the list. The list is dominated as usual by Korean like Hyundai and Kia, and Japanese carmakers like Nissan and Mitsubishi. Although the biggest surprise is the sole car which is also the cheapest is from an American car brand.

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10. 2022 Nissan Kicks

The 2022 Nissan Kicks is the least affordable car with an automatic gearbox on our list. The compact crossover is offered in the three trims namely S, SV, and SR. The base trim starts at $19,990. The latter two start at $21,850 and $22,550 respectively. The Kicks S trim can be financed starting at 3.99 percent APR for 60-month which comes at $391/month. The lease of the same starts at $338/month for 36-month with $338 due at signing.

2022 Nissan Kicks S

Specs

Price

$19,990

Engine

1.6-liter inline-4

Horsepower

122 hp

Torque

114 lb-ft

Transmission

CVT

Exterior Colors

Blue, Black, Gun Metallic, Fresh Powder

Fuel Economy (City / Highway / Combined)

31 mpg / 36 mpg / 33 mpg

The 2022 Kicks is powered by a 1.6-liter inline-4 engine that is mated to a CVT and makes 122 hp and 114 lb-ft of torque. In this configuration, the EPA rates the crossover to return 31 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway. Nissan Kicks offers a generous cargo space of 25.3 cubic feet. The other key features of the crossover include automatic headlights, automatic emergency brakes, 7-inch touchscreen, lane departure warning, rear cross-traffic alert, rear automatic braking, etc.

9. 2022 Nissan Sentra

The 2022 Nissan Sentra is the least affordable sedan with an automatic on our list. It is available in four trims S, SV, SR, and SR Midnight Edition. The cheapest among them is the S trim starting at $19,810. The same model can be financed at 1.9 percent APR for 36-month which comes at $28.60/month for every $1,000 financed. The lease of the Sentra S starts at $348/month for 60-month with a 10,000-mile annual mileage cap. While customers eligible for $351 cashback can lease the same starting at $304/month for the same duration and mileage cap.

2022 Nissan Sentra S

Specs

Price

$19,810

Engine

2.0-liter inline-4

Horsepower

149 hp

Torque

146 lb-ft

Transmission

CVT

Exterior Colors

Red, Black, Silver, White, Gray, Blue, Brown, Orange, Green

Fuel Economy (City / Highway / Combined)

29 mpg / 39 mpg / 33 mpg

The 2022 Sentra is powered by a 2.0-liter inline-4 engine that makes 149 hp and is mated to a CVT. The combination returns 29 mpg in the city and 39 mpg on the highway. The sedan also offers 14.3 cubic feet of trunk space and comes standard with 3 year or 36,000 miles limited warranty. Standard features offered on the sedan include a 7.0-inch color touchscreen with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, forward collision warning, automatic headlights with high beam assist, Nissan Safety Shield 360, etc.

8. 2022 Kia Forte

The 2022 Kia Forte is a compact sedan that offers a sleek and sporty design. The sedan comes in four trims namely FE, LXS, GT-Line, and GT. Among them, the FE trim starting at $19,090 is the cheapest model with an automatic transmission. It can be leased starting at $199/month for 24-month with $3,021 due at signing. The same can also be financed starting at $282/month for 72-month with a down payment of $2,282.

2022 Kia Forte FE

Specs

Price

$19,090

Engine

2.0-liter inline-4

Horsepower

147 hp

Torque

132 lb-ft

Transmission

CVT

Exterior Colors

White, Black ($195 extra), and Gray

Fuel Economy (City / Highway / Combined)

31 mpg / 41 mpg / 35 mpg

The 2022 Forte sedan comes with a 147 hp, naturally aspirated inline-4 engine and CVT as standard. The combination returns 35 mpg combined gas mileage as per EPA. Standard features offered by the sedan include an 8.0-inch touchscreen, cruise control, lane-keeping assist, automatic emergency brake, etc. That said, Kia offers a standard 5 years or 60,000 miles warranty with every new Forte sedan.

7. 2022 Hyundai Venue

The 2022 Hyundai Venue is a subcompact crossover that is the cheapest crossover on sale from Hyundai. It comes in three trims SE, SEL, and Limited, and starts at $19,000. The same is available on lease starting at $159/month for 36 months with $2,899 due at signing. The subcompact crossover can be financed starting at 2.25% APR (up to 60 months) at $21 per $1,000 financed.

2022 Hyundai Venue SE

Specs

Price

$19,000

Engine

1.6-liter inline-4

Horsepower

121 hp

Torque

113 lb-ft

Transmission

CVT

Exterior Colors

Green, Black, Red, Gray, Silver, White, Blue

Fuel Economy (City / Highway / Combined)

29 mpg / 33 mpg / 31 mpg

The 2022 Venue is powered by a 1.6-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine that makes 121 hp and 113 lb-ft of torque. The engine comes mated to a CVT and returns 31 mpg of combined gas mileage as per EPA. Every new Venue comes with a limited warranty of 5 years/ 60,000 miles. Key standard features include projector automatic headlights, 8-inch touchscreen display, wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, etc.

6. 2022 Nissan Versa

The 2022 Nissan Versa sedan comes in three trims starting at $15,380 but with the CVT the Sentra base starts at $17,050. The Sentra S with a CVT can be financed starting at $33/month at 3.99 percent APR for up to 60-month. The same can also be leased starting at $349/month for up to 36-month with a 10,000-mile annual mileage cap and $349 due at signing. The 2022 Sentra is powered by a 1.6-liter inline-4 engine making 122 hp and 114 lb-ft of torque. It comes mated to a manual transmission as standard but CVT is available as an option.

2022 Nissan Versa S

Specs

Price

$17,050

Engine

1.6-liter inline-4

Horsepower

122 hp

Torque

114 lb-ft

Transmission

CVT

Exterior Colors

White, Silver, Black, Blue, Ember, Orange, Gun Metallic

Fuel Economy (City / Highway / Combined)

32 mpg / 40 mpg / 35 mpg

The model equipped with CVT returns 35 mpg combined. This along with its standard 14.3 cubic feet of trunk space and 3-year or 36,000 miles standard warranty makes it a practical and a safe choice. Other key highlights of the sedan include a 7-inch touchscreen, automatic emergency braking, rear automatic braking, rearview mirror, cruise control, etc.

5. 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage G4

The 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 sedan contrary to general perception isn’t the cheapest car with an automatic. It comes in four trims namely ES, LE, BE, and SE. The ES trim starts at $15,645 while the one with a CVT starts at $16,995. The same model of the sedan can be financed starting at $253/month for up to 72-month at 3.9 percent APR and a $1,804 down payment. As of this writing, Mitsubishi isn’t offering any lease deal on the above model.

2022 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 LE

Specs

Price

$16,995

Engine

1.2-liter inline-3

Horsepower

78 hp

Torque

74 lb-ft

Transmission

5-speed manual

Exterior Colors

Black, Silver, Red, White( $395 extra), Blue, Gray

Fuel Economy (City / Highway / Combined)

33 mpg / 40 mpg / 35 mpg

The sedan comes with a small 1.2-liter naturally aspirated inline-3 engine that makes just 78 hp and 74 lb-ft of torque. Mated to a CVT it returns 33 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway as per EPA. The sedan comes with a company-backed 5 years or 60,000 miles standard warranty and features like a 7-inch touchscreen, forward collision mitigation, automatic climate control, and.

4. 2022 Hyundai Accent

The 2022 Hyundai Accent is a subcompact sedan that is the most model in Hyundai’s lineup as of now. The sedan comes in three trims namely SE, SEL, and Limited. It starts at $16,645 and goes up to $19,600. As of this writing, Hyundai isn’t offering any lease deals on the sedan. But the sedan in the SE trim can be financed starting at 2.79% APR (up to 36 months) at $28 per $1,000 financed. Along with this Hyundai is also offering a $500 dealer choice cash bonus.

2022 Hyundai Accent SE

Specs

Price

$16,645

Engine

1.6-liter inline-4

Horsepower

120 hp

Torque

113 lb-ft

Transmission

CVT

Exterior Colors

Silver, Black, Blue, Gray, Red, White

Fuel Economy (City / Highway / Combined)

33 mpg / 41 mpg / 36 mpg

The 2022 Accent is powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 120 hp and 113 lb-ft of torque. The combination returns EPA-estimated gas mileage of 33 mpg in the city and 41 mpg on the highway. Key highlights of the sedan include fabric-trimmed seats, 60/40-split folding rear seats, a 5-inch touchscreen, a rearview camera, a 4-speaker sound system, etc. On purchase of every new Accent subcompact sedan, Hyundai offers a standard 5 years or 60,000 miles warranty.

3. 2022 Kia Rio

The 2022 Kia Rio is a subcompact sedan that is also available as a five-door hatchback. The Rio sedan starting at $16,250 is the cheapest model with an automatic. The same model can be financed starting at $263/month for 66-month at 3.25 percent APR and a down payment of $1,645. The sedan is also available for lease starting at $267/month for up to 36-month with $2,267 due at signing and an annual mileage cap of 10,000 miles.

2022 Kia Rio LX

Specs

Price

$16,450

Engine

1.6-liter inline-4

Horsepower

120 hp

Torque

112 lb-ft

Transmission

CVT

Exterior Colors

White, Black ($195 extra), and Silver

Fuel Economy (City / Highway / Combined)

33 mpg / 41 mpg / 36 mpg

The sedan comes standard with an inline-4 engine and a CVT gearbox. The setup is tuned to deliver good fuel economy and as per EPA, you can expect 36 mpg combined of combined gas mileage. Standard features offered on the sedan include auto headlights, hill start assist, an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, power heated outside mirror, etc. While Kia offers a class-leading 5-year or 60,000-mile limited basic warranty on the purchase of every new Rio sedan.

2. 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage

The 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback starting at $15,995 is the second cheapest car with an automatic on our list. The hatchback comes in four trims ES, LE, SE, and BE with its prices going up to $17,195 for the top trim. As of this writing, the Mirage ES isn’t available for lease from Mitsubishi. Although the same can be financed starting at $243/month for up to 72-month at 3.9 percent APR with a $1,732.5 down payment.

2022 Mitsubishi Mirage ES Hatchback

Specs

Price

$15,995

Engine

1.2-liter inline-3

Horsepower

78 hp

Torque

74 lb-ft

Transmission

CVT

Exterior Colors

Black, Silver, Red, White( $395 extra), Blue, Gray, Yellow

Fuel Economy (City / Highway / Combined)

36 mpg / 43 mpg / 39 mpg

Powered by the same 1.2-liter inline-3 engine as its sedan version, the hatchback returns 36 mpg in the city and 43 mpg on the highway. Standard features offered on the hatchback include automatic climate control, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), a 7.0-inch infotainment system, a 4-speakers sound system, LED taillights, and a rearview camera, etc.

1. 2022 Chevrolet Spark

The 2022 Chevrolet Spark starting at $14,700 is the cheapest car with an automatic gearbox that is on sale in the United States as of this writing. The hatchback is offered in four trims LS, 1LT, Activ, and 2LT. The Spark LS with CVT can be financed starting at $237/month for up to 72-month at 2.9 percent APR with zero down payment. As of this writing, Chevrolet is not offering any lease of the hatchback.

2022 Chevrolet Spark LS

Specs

Price

$14,700

Engine

1.4-liter inline-4

Horsepower

98 hp

Torque

94 lb-ft

Transmission

CVT

Exterior Colors

Silver, White, Black, Crimson, Red, Blue, Gray, Orange ($395 extra), Yellow ($395 extra), Mystic Blue ($395 extra)

Fuel Economy (City / Highway / Combined)

30 mpg / 38 mpg / 33 mpg

The econobox is powered by a 1.4-liter inline-4 engine that makes 98 hp and is mated to a CVT. The combination returns gas mileage of 30 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway. It has a cargo capacity of 27.2 cubic feet and comes with a choice of ten exterior colors. Standard features include an aero rear spoiler, halogen headlamps, rearview camera, Bluetooth, etc.