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As a lifelong car enthusiast, I can attest that no artisanal or designer fragrance, vivid memory, or carefully cut flower beats anything other than the new car smell.\u00a0<\/p>\n

However, for a growing number of Americans, the opportunity to experience such a feeling can seem very far out of reach. According to the latest data from Kelley Blue Book, the average new car in the United States sold for an eye-watering $48,641 in January, a massive\u00a0$11,000\u00a0increase over five years.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In January 2020, before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the average new car in the U.S. sold for just $38,002.<\/p>\n

As new cars are expensive for most buyers, many feel incentivized to keep their vehicles for as long as possible. According to May 2024 data from S&P Global Mobility, the average car on the road in the United States has reached 12.6 years in 2024.\u00a0<\/p>\n

With this in mind, new car buyers seek the best bang for their buck with their purchase, and fortunately, some very familiar models prove their worth as\u00a0tried-and-tested names. A new study by iSeeCars shows that some familiar favorites deliver some of the best value over the longest period of time.<\/p>\n

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According to a new study by iSeeCars, the most reliable cars for the money include very familiar models from Honda and Toyota.<\/p>\n

milorad kravic&sol;Getty Images<\/a><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

These new cars are the best value for the long haul<\/h2>\n

Getting the most value for money on any car purchase wholly depends on whether the car stays reliable; therefore, having a car you can rely on is worth its price.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In a new study<\/a>, iSeeCars analyzed the prices of over 3.8 million vehicles sold in the second half of 2024 and compared them with data compiled from odometer readings of 368 million cars from its longest-lasting cars study published in 2024.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“With new car prices remaining at near record highs, getting the best value for your new-car dollar remains a top priority for most consumers,” iSeeCars executive analyst Karl Brauer said in a statement.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“We\u2019ve identified the models offering the lowest purchase price and the longest lifespan, helping consumers maximize their new car budget.”<\/p>\n

What they found was that none of the top 15 cars that provided the most reliability for the money were from luxury brands, European marques, or any Detroit Big Three automaker. Still, it did consist of some cars you might see on your neighbor’s driveway or your daily commute.<\/p>\n

Related: Two popular car brands deliver the worst road rage<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Honda Civic\u00a0<\/h3>\n
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The Honda Civic tops the list of the Most Reliable New Cars for the Money by iSeeCars for 2025. <\/p>\n

Honda<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Average List Price: $27,564
Expected Lifespan: 13.7 years
Price\/Year: $2,006<\/strong><\/p>\n

2. Toyota Corolla<\/h3>\n
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The Toyota Corolla gets second on the list of the Most Reliable New Cars for the Money by iSeeCars for 2025. <\/em><\/p>\n

Toyota<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Average List Price: $25,218
Expected Lifespan: 11.6 years
Price\/Year: $2,166<\/strong><\/p>\n

3. Mazda Mazda3 (hatchback)\u00a0<\/h3>\n
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The Mazda Mazda3 hatchback gets third on the list of the Most Reliable New Cars for the Money by iSeeCars for 2025. <\/em><\/p>\n

Mazda<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Average List Price: $31,849
Expected Lifespan: 14.1 years
Price\/Year: $2,260<\/strong><\/p>\n

4. Honda Accord<\/h3>\n
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The Honda Accord gets fourth on the list of the Most Reliable New Cars for the Money by iSeeCars for 2025.<\/em><\/p>\n

Honda<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Average List Price: $30,659
Expected Lifespan: 13.1 years
Price\/Year: $2,339<\/strong><\/p>\n

5. Subaru Impreza (wagon)\u00a0<\/h3>\n
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The Honda Accord gets fifth on the list of the Most Reliable New Cars for the Money by iSeeCars for 2025.<\/p>\n

Subaru<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Average List Price: $26,900
Expected Lifespan: 11.2 years
Price\/Year: $2,399<\/strong><\/p>\n

6. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport<\/h3>\n

Average List Price: $28,250
Expected Lifespan: 11.8 years
Price\/Year: $2,400<\/strong><\/p>\n

7. Honda CR-V<\/h3>\n
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The Honda CR-V gets seventh on the list of the Most Reliable New Cars for the Money by iSeeCars for 2025.<\/em><\/p>\n

Honda<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Average List Price: $36,009
Expected Lifespan: 15 years
Price\/Year: $2,401<\/strong><\/p>\n

8. Toyota RAV4<\/h3>\n
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The Toyota RAV4 gets eigth on the list of the Most Reliable New Cars for the Money by iSeeCars for 2025.<\/p>\n

Toyota<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Average List Price: $35,258
Expected Lifespan: 14.6 years
Price\/Year: $2,411<\/strong><\/p>\n

9. Kia Soul<\/h3>\n
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The Kia Soul gets ninth on the list of the Most Reliable New Cars for the Money by iSeeCars for 2025.<\/em><\/p>\n

Kia<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Average List Price: $23,863
Expected Lifespan: 9.9 years
<\/strong>Price\/Year:<\/strong>\u00a0$2,417<\/strong><\/p>\n

10.\u00a0Mazda Mazda3 (sedan)\u00a0<\/h3>\n
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The Mazda Mazda3 sedan rounds out the top ten Most Reliable New Cars for the Money by iSeeCars for 2025. <\/em><\/p>\n

Mazda<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Average List Price: $27,735
Expected Lifespan: 10.6 years
<\/strong>Price\/Year: $2,608<\/strong><\/p>\n

11. Hyundai Elantra<\/h3>\n
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The Hyundai Elantra is the eleventh on the list of the Most Reliable New Cars for the Money by iSeeCars for 2025. <\/em><\/p>\n

Hyundai<\/a><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Average List Price: $25,536
Expected Lifespan: 9.8 years
<\/strong>Price\/Year:\u00a0<\/strong>$2,608<\/strong><\/p>\n

12. Toyota Prius<\/h3>\n
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The Toyota Prius is the twelveth on the list of the Most Reliable New Cars for the Money by iSeeCars for 2025. <\/p>\n

Toyota<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Average List Price: $34,333
Expected Lifespan: 13 years
<\/strong>Price\/Year: $2,649<\/strong><\/p>\n

13. Toyota Camry Hybrid<\/h3>\n
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The Toyota Camry Hybrid is the thirteenth on the list of the Most Reliable New Cars for the Money by iSeeCars for 2025. <\/em><\/p>\n

Toyota<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Average List Price: $35,471
Expected Lifespan: 13.2 years
<\/strong>Price\/Year: $2,683<\/strong><\/p>\n

14. Nissan Sentra<\/h3>\n
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The Nissan Sentra is the fourteenth on the list of the Most Reliable New Cars for the Money by iSeeCars for 2025. <\/em><\/p>\n

Nissan<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Average List Price: $24,886
Expected Lifespan: 9 years
<\/strong>Price\/Year: $2,755<\/strong><\/p>\n

15. Nissan Versa<\/h3>\n
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The Nissan Versa is the fifteenth on the list of the Most Reliable New Cars for the Money by iSeeCars for 2025. <\/em><\/p>\n

Nissan<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Average List Price: $21,011
Expected Lifespan: 7.6 years
<\/strong>Price\/Year: $2,767<\/strong><\/p>\n

Honda, Toyota top list<\/h2>\n

At the top of the list is the venerable Honda Civic, which, according to iSeeCars, costs $27,564 and lasts 13.7 years on average.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Civic is one of the brand’s most popular cars. According to the brand’s sales data, American Honda sold 242,005 Civics out of the 1,291,490 cars the Honda brand sold last year in the states.<\/p>\n

In a close second is the Honda Civic’s fiercest competitor, the Toyota Corolla. According to iSeeCars, it costs $25,218 and lasts 11.6 years on average. Last year, Toyota North America sold\u00a0232,908 Corollas out of the 1,986,954 Toyota brand vehicles it sold in the U.S. last year.<\/p>\n

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