You really can’t get a more iconic Ford than the Mustang. The model which sings out – actually, more like it purrs on the road, is a Ford classic. For the amount of power under its hood, the Mustang is a top pick for performance junkies! With a V8 engine that drives like a dream, the Mustang GT is a great choice – in terms of both value and performance. Due to the demand, Ford has been releasing generations upon generations of new Mustangs that consumers almost can’t keep up!
The speed at which Ford is releasing these newer models, however, has led to significant price decreases on earlier models. So you could pick up a bargain, saving over $20,000 on a car that retailed for $35,000 brand new! Also, you get the bragging rights of saying “the Stang” when referring to your new whip. Corny maybe, cool, yes.
$31,620
With a name like “Leaf” you better believe that the marketing department at Nissan were seriously having a hard time naming this vehicle. The five-door sedan was named due to its “green”-ness. Sure it may be electric and eco-friendly, but please… for the love of cars… give it a better name. When the Joneses ask what car you’re driving, surely you will wince before saying “we’ve got a leaf.” Just don’t. Despite the ill-named vehicle, it’s been Nissan’s most successful electric car venture. Good for Nissan and all, but in saying this, its resale value is dismal to say the least.
The sheer volume of leased Leaf vehicles doesn’t help with selling one of these cars! This means that if you’re looking to buy and never sell, this could be the car for you! We won’t draw too much attention to the fact that these cars attract over $7,000 in tax credits, but hey, if you want to change from gas to electric, this could be the way to go!
$13,000
Look, to be totally honest with you all, our team had no idea what an Acura ZDX was. After a quick browse on the web, apparently, this model was created by Honda for its upmarket label, Acura. Is it embarrassing that this was news for us? Probably. Anywho, the ZDX was a mid-size luxury crossover, designed to compete with other sedans in the category (think Lexus), however had a relatively short lifespan. In a nutshell, the ZDX was a flop. Like, majorly.
The car was pushing for a lowered back sports style – seemingly ahead of its time, because well, look at SUVs these days! At the time, it failed to impress, and the looks which didn’t quite wow consumers led it to depreciate, despite its great features! For this reason, you could pick one up for as little as $13,000 – and the best part is that the design won’t date for a while still!
$12,000
So good that we’ve snuck in both models onto our list, next up is the Nissan Versa/ Nissan Micra. The sedan is, in fact, one of the cheapest new cars available in the US, from under $13,000 drive away! Sadly for our Canadian friends the sedan isn’t available, but, there is the sportier Nissan Micra, which is even cheaper at under $12,000!
Definitely quite the bargain for a reputable and reliable car! Sure it isn’t built like some of the German or Italian supercars, but it’s got a great safety rating and is surprisingly roomy for the price (the sedan, more so obviously!). The Micra may be slightly underperforming when it comes to fuel economy, but it is also spacious for its size. Again, you get what you pay for – this is a base model, BUT if you’re looking for something cute to help you get from A to B that’s brand new, we are certainly flying the flag for Nissan here!
$15,000
Ah yes, that glistening chrome jaguar. Synonymous with luxury and prestige, the Jaguar brand is a car for those who enjoy the finer things in life. The XF, one of the brand’s newer models to come out, is certainly no exception to the Jaguar badge. The base model started at a cool $50,000, but Jaguar released the info that most of its clients opted to spend an extra $10,000 and get all the upgrades and special features.
But this was back in 2009 – and we know that Jaguar is considered a reliable second-hand buy, so why not look to the second-hand market for a luxury bargain? Good news for those of us looking for luxury on a budget: you can pick up at 2009/2010 model for around $15,000.