The average new car price is nearly $50K in 2025. You can get this fully loaded new car for less than half of the average new car price.
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- Several affordable new cars have starting prices under $25,000 despite rising new car prices.
- One subcompact car from Nissan has such a low price range that even its final trim is sub $25K.
- Drivers can add optional packages and accessories to this affordable model to make it even more appealing.
Buying a new car can be incredibly expensive, especially a final trim model. The average new car price in June 2025 is around $48,699, according to automotive research site CarEdge.com. Luckily for American drivers, you can score a fully-loaded new car for less than half of that price.
That’s right, some new cars have starting prices under $25,000, even as fully loaded models. Drivers can add available packages and accessories and still get a new final configuration vehicle for under $30K.
The Nissan Versa SR is the cheapest fully-loaded car for 2025
There are several new affordable cars on the market for 2025, but the Versa stands out among the pack. It starts at just $17,190 for the base model. The 2025 Nissan Versa SR trim starts at $22,330 and comes standard with the best Versa features that the Japanese brand has to offer.
2025 Nissan Versa SR standard features
- Heated front seats
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Wired Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Wi-Fi hotspot
- Blind-spot warning
The SR trim is loaded with plenty of standard driver-assistance and safety features that make upgrading to the final configuration worth the money. Furthermore, it takes an affordable subcompact car that is inherently barebones due to its affordability and modernizes it with additional tech and creature comforts.
2025 Nissan Versa SR colors, specs, and add-ons
The 2025 Nissan Versa SR comes in Super Black, Gun Metallic, or Brilliant Silver Metallic. Drivers can pay an additional $450 for premium color options such as Scarlet Ember Tintcoat, Artic Ice Blue Metallic, Gray Sky Pearl, or Aspen White Tricoat.
The Versa SR uses a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine to produce 122 horsepower and 114 pound-feet of torque. It achieves 32 miles per gallon in the city and 40 miles per gallon on the highway.
Nissan offers the option to add exterior ground lighting with logo for $424, for drivers proud to rep the brand. There are also interior add-on options such as accent lighting ($262) and door pocket lighting ($113). Adding interior, lighting and technology, and cargo accessories can still amount to a final price of under $25,000 depending on your specific build preferences.
Is the 2025 Nissan Versa SR worth buying?
The 2025 Nissan Versa SR is worth the money for drivers in search of an affordable and efficient subcompact car loaded with tech. Its small cabin and lack of power may deter drivers who prefer larger and more powerful cars.
It has “lots of features for the money, generous cargo capacity, and a user-friendly infotainment system” according to a vehicle review by Edmunds. So, the Versa SR makes a fine daily driver for folks who don’t need extra cabin space and don’t mind sluggish acceleration.
Nissan offers several budget-friendly options across its portfolio of vehicles. If the Versa SR isn’t to your liking, the larger and more powerful 2025 Nissan Sentra SR is worth looking into.
The most affordable 2025 final trim cars
- 2025 Nissan Sentra SR Midnight Edition ($25,285)
- 2025 Kia K4 GT-Line Turbo ($28,090)
- 2025 Toyota Corolla Hybrid XLE ($28,190)
- 2025 Hyundai Elantra N-Line ($28,975)
- 2025 Volkswagen Jetta SEL ($29,000)
There are several 2025 final trim cars with starting prices under $30,000. The Nissan Versa SR is the only 2025 final trim car model with a starting price under $23,000. It may be underpowered and small compared to other final trim cars, but its value proposition is hard to ignore in such an expensive new car market.
