2025 Nissan Versa: Affordable Excellence from iBestTravel

The most affordable new car you can buy from Nissan at the moment is the Versa sedan, with a starting price of $17,820 for the 2024 model year. Moreover, it stands out as the cheapest new car in the U.S., next to the 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage compact (by a mere $20). However, that model is not returning for 2025, making the Nissan the likely continued holder of the title “cheapest new car in America.” Though the price is slightly increasing for the updated 2025 model year, with the entry-level Versa S (which features an available manual transmission) now starting at $18,330, that’s only $510 more than before. Here’s a breakdown of what you receive for the price.

Is Nissan increasing the price due to a decrease in competition (we’re looking at you, Mirage)? The answer is no. The primary reason behind the increased starting price for the 2025 Nissan Versa is the addition of standard LED headlights on the lower two trims. Previously, this feature was not included for the 2024 model. Furthermore, buyers now receive three “prepaid” oil changes across 24,000 miles or two years included in the purchase price. Other trims also experience price increases ranging from $500 to $600, yet no noteworthy changes in features are listed beyond the newly integrated oil changes.

2025 Nissan Versa Trim Pricing

All models come equipped with a standard 1.6-liter engine providing 122 horsepower. Additionally, the Versa boasts an impressive fuel efficiency rating of 32 mpg city, 40 mpg highway, and 35 mpg combined with the CVT. Each Versa also includes a standard 7-inch (or 8-inch on SR) interior touchscreen, plus a comprehensive suite of safety features such as Automatic Emergency Braking, Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Warning, Rear Automatic Braking, and High Beam Assist. Moreover, the SV and SR trims upgrade to include driver alertness monitoring, while the SR trim gains Intelligent Cruise Control as an added bonus.