Five US-made cars under $35,000 you can actually buy today
As the average new-car price nears $50k, Cars.com’s American Made Index spotlights affordable options under $35k, including the Toyota Corolla LE ($24,420), Honda Civic LX ($25,890), Toyota Corolla Cross L ($26,830), Subaru Crosstrek Base ($28,415) and Nissan Altima SV ($28,825). The piece notes rising prices driven by premium features and fuel efficiency demand, while automakers like Stellantis push more low-cost models into the lineup.