The 10 best cheap cars to buy right now, according to Consumer Reports

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Car prices may be at all-time highs, but there are still affordable and reliable vehicles on the market.

Consumer Reports found 10 cheap cars it recommends that are safe and reliable despite their prices.

The publication ranked the cars based on their transaction prices and not the manufacturer’s suggested retail price, averaging sales to determine what these new cars are actually selling for.

Continue reading to see which ones it recommends.

Hyundai Venue: $21,030

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Photo: Hyundai

The Venue averages 32 miles per gallon.

Nissan Sentra: $21,852

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Photo: Nissan

The Sentra averages 32 miles per gallon.

Toyota Corolla: $22,651

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Photo: Toyota

The Corolla averages 36 miles per gallon.

Hyundai Elantra: $23,196

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Photo: Hyundai

The Elantra averages 33 miles per gallon.

Kia Soul: $23,890

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Photo: Kia

The Soul averages 28 miles per gallon.

Mazda3: $23,949

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Photo: Mazda

The Mazda3 averages 30 miles per gallon.

Buick Envista: $25,471

Screenshot: Buick.com
Screenshot: Buick.com

The Envista averages 29 miles per gallon.

Subaru Impreza: $25,543

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Photo: Subaru

The Impreza averages 29 miles per gallon.

Kia Seltos: $25,720

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Photo: Kia

The Seltos averages 28 miles per gallon.

Subaru Crosstrek: $25,972

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Photo: Subaru

The Crosstrek averages 29 miles per gallon.

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