The table below might help you the next time you go shopping for a brand new car. Let's say your budget is $14,000. In that case, only four car brands offer vehicles in your price range, Nissan, Chevrolet, Ford, and Kia.
Before making this table, I hadn't thought much about buying a Nissan. Now that I see how cheap their entry-level car is compared to every other manufacturer, I'll have to give them a closer look. (On second thought, maybe not. That base-level Versa doesn't include power windows, power locks, remote unlock, or power windows.)
Another reason this table is interesting is for quickly determining the potential price range for a car. If your friend buys a new Acura, you can be be guaranteed they paid at least $27,050. In fact, they probably paid more because who buys a base-level car without any options?
| Manufacturing Group | Country | Marque | Model | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan | Japan | Nissan | Versa | $11,990 |
| General Motors Company | USA | Chevrolet | Spark | $12,170 |
| Ford Motor Company | USA | Ford | Fiesta | $13,965 |
| Hyundai Motor Group | South Korea | Kia | Rio | $13,990 |
| Hyundai Motor Group | South Korea | Hyundai | Accent | $14,745 |
| Toyota Motor Corporation | Japan | Toyota | Yaris | $14,845 |
| Honda Motor Company | Japan | Honda | Fit | $15,650 |
| Toyota Motor Corporation | Japan | Scion | iQ | $16,435 |
| FCA Group | - | Dodge | Dart | $16,495 |
| FCA Group | - | Jeep | Patriot | $16,695 |
| FCA Group | - | Fiat | 500 | $17,145 |
| Volkswagen Group AG | Germany | Volkswagen | Jetta | $17,325 |
| General Motors Company | USA | GMC | Canyon | $20,955 |
| FCA Group | - | Chrysler | 200 | $21,800 |
| General Motors Company | USA | Buick | Verano | $23,380 |
| FCA Group | - | Ram | 1500 | $25,410 |
| Honda Motor Company | Japan | Acura | ILX | $27,050 |
| Volkswagen Group AG | Germany | Audi | A3 | $29,900 |
| Toyota Motor Corporation | Japan | Lexus | CT 200h | $32,050 |
| General Motors Company | USA | Cadillac | ATS | $33,065 |
| Ford Motor Company | USA | Lincoln | MKC | $33,100 |
| Nissan | Japan | Infiniti | Q40 | $33,950 |
| Volkswagen Group AG | Germany | Porsche | Macan S | $49,900 |