Cheapest Manual Transmission Cars 2017

1. Mitsubishi Mirage G4 ES ($13,995)

The Mitsubishi Mirage G4 ES is the cheapest manual transmission car on the market, with a starting price of just $13,995. It’s a subcompact sedan that offers good fuel economy and a surprisingly spacious interior. The Mirage G4 ES comes standard with a 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine that produces 78 horsepower and 74 lb-ft of torque. It’s paired with a five-speed manual transmission and gets an EPA-estimated 35 mpg in the city and 41 mpg on the highway.

2. Nissan Versa S ($14,990)

The Nissan Versa S is another affordable option for shoppers looking for a manual transmission car. It starts at $14,990 and comes standard with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 109 horsepower and 107 lb-ft of torque. The Versa S is paired with a five-speed manual transmission and gets an EPA-estimated 31 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway.

3. Hyundai Accent SE ($15,350)

The Hyundai Accent SE is a slightly more expensive option than the Mirage G4 ES and Versa S, but it offers more features and a more powerful engine. It starts at $15,350 and comes standard with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 130 horsepower and 119 lb-ft of torque. The Accent SE is paired with a six-speed manual transmission and gets an EPA-estimated 28 mpg in the city and 39 mpg on the highway.

4. Kia Rio S ($15,500)

The Kia Rio S is another good option for shoppers looking for a manual transmission car. It starts at $15,500 and comes standard with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 130 horsepower and 119 lb-ft of torque. The Rio S is paired with a six-speed manual transmission and gets an EPA-estimated 28 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway.

5. Chevrolet Spark LS ($15,700)

The Chevrolet Spark LS is a subcompact hatchback that offers good fuel economy and a surprisingly spacious interior. It starts at $15,700 and comes standard with a 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 98 horsepower and 94 lb-ft of torque. The Spark LS is paired with a five-speed manual transmission and gets an EPA-estimated 30 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway.

6. Toyota Yaris LE ($16,420)

The Toyota Yaris LE is a subcompact hatchback that offers good reliability and fuel economy. It starts at $16,420 and comes standard with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 106 horsepower and 103 lb-ft of torque. The Yaris LE is paired with a six-speed manual transmission and gets an EPA-estimated 30 mpg in the city and 39 mpg on the highway.

7. Honda Fit EX ($17,100)

The Honda Fit EX is a subcompact hatchback that offers a spacious interior and good fuel economy. It starts at $17,100 and comes standard with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 130 horsepower and 114 lb-ft of torque. The Fit EX is paired with a six-speed manual transmission and gets an EPA-estimated 29 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway.