Best New Cars Under $25,000

Most of these come with standard automatic emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian detection and AEB that operates at highway speeds. Blind spot warning (BSW) and rear cross traffic warning (RCTW) either come standard on these models or as an option that doesn’t push the price above $25,000 before the destination charge, taxes, and fees. That’s why a few models, such as the Honda Civic, aren’t on this list. But they’re on our Best New Cars and SUVs for Under $30,000 list.

Some of these models feature our Green Choice designation, which highlights the vehicles with the cleanest emissions.

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