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How much car can I afford?

Car price from your income and budget.

Highest price for $500 a month

$26,303

  • 20 of 393 new models cost less.
  • 10% down. 7.0% APR. 60 months. 6% tax.

Salary: the payment is 10% of gross pay.

New models by class

Latest model year of each model. Base trim: MSRP + destination.

SUVs: 7

New SUVs under $26,303
ModelYearBase trimPricePayment
Hyundai Venue2026SE FWD$20,550$391
Nissan Kicks2026S FWD$22,730$432
Nissan Kicks Play2025S FWD$22,910$435
Chevrolet Trax2026LS FWD$23,495$447
Chevrolet Trailblazer2026LS FWD$23,600$449
Kia Seltos2026LX FWD$25,285$481
Toyota Corolla Cross2026L 2WD$25,335$482

Sedans: 10

New sedans under $26,303
ModelYearBase trimPricePayment
Nissan Versa2025S FWD$18,530$352
Nissan Sentra2026S FWD$22,600$430
Kia K42026LX FWD$23,535$447
Hyundai Elantra2026SE FWD$23,870$454
Toyota Corolla2026LE FWD$24,320$462
Volkswagen Jetta2026S FWD$25,270$480
Toyota Corolla Hatchback2026SE FWD$25,775$490
Honda Civic2026LX FWD$25,890$492
Chevrolet Malibu2025LS Fleet FWD$25,895$492
Kia K4 Hatchback2026EX FWD$26,235$499

Hatchbacks: 1

New hatchbacks under $26,303
ModelYearBase trimPricePayment
Mazda MAZDA320262.5 S FWD$25,885$492

Wagons: 1

New wagons under $26,303
ModelYearBase trimPricePayment
Kia Soul2025LX FWD$20,490$389

What this cannot tell you

MSRP. Dealer price, incentives and insurance differ.

Insurance, fuel and upkeep not included.

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