20 Best New Cars under $20,000

13. Nissan Versa SL
Starting price: $17,280

The Nissan Versa SL is one of the best new cars sold today under $20,000. Every variant of the Versa is priced under $20,000, and the base model comes in below $15,000 USD. The SL is powered by a 1.6 liter four cylinder engine rated at 109 horsepower and 107 lb-ft of torque. What the model lacks in pickup, it makes up for it with an above average fuel economy rating for the highway of 39 MPG (highway) and 31 MPG (city). The car comes with all of the options expected by consumers for modern autos, and is quickly becoming one of the most popular car models sold in the United States.