Earlier this week, we gave the keys to our Jalopnik viewers and asked you to share which new car you think is the best value. There are a variety of answers, from serious, logical ones to hilarious, silly ones, but this is just a compilation of some of my favorites, so feel free to go back and read some of the others.
The great thing about this question is that it’s very variable. Everyone has a different idea of ​​their own worth, so there is no one right answer. As an example, I submit that the Bentley Bentayga is a great value because it’s about half the price of its main competitor, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan. I suppose if you’re very rich but not super rich, the Bentayga is a smart financial choice, but I’m neither, so my real answer is the Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness.
I don’t think any car offers as much versatile value as the Crosstrek Wilderness, which is capable off-road, practical, efficient, reliable, and only costs around $35,000. But you’re not here to listen to me, these are the opinions of some of your viewers.
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Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
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I’m not saying this is a good car. I mean it’s the most valuable.
The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has an MSRP of $25,000, and there are plenty of plans to move it off the lot. At the same time, it gets up to 58 mpg on the highway and is pretty cheap to insure (like boring cars).
If you have to buy a new home for some reason (rent, want to experience depreciation) and need it over a 7-8 year lifespan with a lower cost of ownership, they aren’t going to be that much cheaper.
Submitted by: tmt
Mazda3 hatchback
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Mazda3 hatchback for me. First of all, it looks absolutely great! Its interior looks and feels better than what you’ll find in some premium car brands. It has a true automatic transmission and can be had with a manual gearbox. Its reliability is equivalent to 90% of Toyota’s. With a starting price of $26,000, it’s one of the last cars available without penalty under $30,000.
Submitted by: Trailbilly
hot wheels cars
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Matchbox or Hot Wheels. It’s still only $1.19 at my local Meijer. Every car you can actually put in it is nothing short of highway robbery.
Submitted by: Joe Stricker
none of them
Front three-quarter photo of my brother’s blue 2003 Subaru WRX station wagon parked in front of his garage door – Logan K. Carter
To be honest, I don’t think any new car is a good value right now…I think a 2000-2010 vehicle with under 100,000 miles and in good condition is your best value. It was an era when computers had increased reliability, but not before they became so technical that problems arose.
Submitted by: cintocrunch1
Hyundai Elantra N
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The Kia Telluride was an amazing value when it came out, and it may have faded a bit since then, but it’s still a steal. It offers stunning looks, many great options and trim levels, a luxurious interior, plenty of space and practicality. As far as family cars go, it’s hard to beat it.
I’m biased here, but I think the Elantra N is the best-performing budget car since the Fiesta ST. I paid $34,000 for a car with a host of upgrades (engine, suspension, and brakes, plus cooling, chassis, drivetrain, and electronics…the list of changes is impressive). It can just go to the track, kick ass, and drive home with no issues. repeatedly. It offers most of the car’s performance but is significantly more expensive than anything in its price range.
Submitted by: DTEL77
Subaru Crosstrek
First three-quarter shot of a dark blue Subaru Crosstrek parked on the dirt in front of the green Rocky Mountains –
I’m far from a Subie person (I respect them, just don’t want to own the vast majority), but I agree that the Crossstrek is a great deal. It’s convenient to go anywhere and do anything, is low maintenance, reliable, and doesn’t look terrible (but doesn’t look great either).
It’s unique for most people who want practicality but don’t want to spend a fortune or a large SUV.
Submitted by: sclass88
Base C8 Chevrolet Corvette
Side view of a blue C8 Corvette traveling on a bridge in front of a cityscape and cloudy sky –
If you could find one, I’d go with the base model C8. 70 yuan is not cheap, but you can buy a lot of cars. Almost 500 horsepower, accelerates to 60 mph in 3 seconds, almost 200 mph, handles better than 99% of vehicles on the road
You can even buy one in green, orange, purple or yellow
Submitted by: JaredOfLondon
2026 Toyota RAV4
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It’s hard to beat the latest RAV4. With the 2026 redesign, they’ve set the standard for excellent hybrid powertrains. For an MSRP of $31,900, you get an extremely practical 43 mpg (average) crossover with the latest Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 and a very simple drivetrain that should last a long time. AWD is an additional $1,400.
Submitted by: Stephen.
Honda Civic
First three-quarter shot of a gray Honda Civic sedan driving on a road in front of bushes, rocks and the ocean –
Honda Civic. One could say that all of their trim levels offer good value for money – entry-level prices are in the $25,000 range, have excellent fuel economy, are reliable, spacious and have low running and maintenance costs. A hybrid will save you a little bit on gas over the life of the car—possibly more than you paid for the hybrid in the first place. The Si is cheap fun, and it’s hard to top the Civic Type-R for fun and power. Four more can accommodate luggage, so everyone can experience the fun. The only negative I think is the price of insurance. In my area the Civic is one of the most stolen cars and this is reflected in the car insurance rates.
Submitted by: Xavier96
Volkswagen GTI and Jetta GLI
The first three-quarter photo of a red Volkswagen Jetta GLI parked on the dirt in front of a bush-covered rocky hill –
Volkswagen GTI/GLI. It’s an all-around car, and unless you spend an extra $20,000, it’s hard to find a better one. Suitable for daily commuting, road trip car, (small) family hauler and track day/cross country weapon.
Submitted by: reviewer
Chrysler Pacifica
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Chrysler Pacific! Hear me out about this. Three rows of seats, storage available, can be 2 rows or front seats only, has a huge cargo area. Fuel efficiency is excellent for its size. Sliding doors are great for easy entry and avoiding the door hitting other people. It has a nice electronics package and, unlike GM, allows for Apple Auto and Android Auto. It can carry 7 people (6 adults comfortably) and all their belongings. Ex-factory prices are nearly half the price of any SUV competitor with similar storage and passenger specs. The price is lower than other minivans without stow-n-go features. If you can live with the stigma of a minivan, it’s a great value.
Submitted by: Old_SLAAB_Guy
Lexus LC 500
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There is no doubt that it is the LC500. Depreciation is surprisingly slow. The price in 2018 is still around $50. It’s unusual for a high-end car with expensive parts to lose 50% in about 8-9 years. The material quality of the car itself is only a notch below that of a Bentley. If you purchased one of the last 5% of VINs before they were discontinued, there may be a collector factor in the future. You might be able to resell it and keep it for 10 years for just $50,000. People pay that cost (or more) to drive a bunch of crap that won’t even last 10 years.
Submitted by: Tex
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