### Budget Reality: The "A/C Tax"For many 2017 buyers, the "sticker price" was misleading because the absolute cheapest trims often omitted air conditioning. To get a car with A/C, you often had to jump to a higher trim:
The also required a CVT upgrade to include air conditioning, raising its price to $13,895 . cheapest car you can buy 2017
Choosing a "cheap" car in 2017 meant navigating a thin line between low upfront costs and "bare-bones" utility. Below is a breakdown of the most affordable options from that year across different categories. Top 3 Absolute Cheapest New Cars (MSRP) ### Budget Reality: The "A/C Tax"For many 2017
The (sedan) was the absolute cheapest new car you could buy in 2017, starting at an MSRP of $11,990 . Below is a breakdown of the most affordable
: The 2017 Toyota Corolla was cited for having the lowest long-term costs due to high resale value and reliability.