: The 2017 Ford Fiesta (base model) or 2017 Toyota 86 ($26,255) were the go-to choices for affordable performance.

: Starting at $13,000 , the Spark was the most affordable "domestic" car. Despite its low price, it came standard with modern tech like a built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot and a rearview camera. Best Value & "Cheap" Specialty Picks

### Budget Reality: The "A/C Tax"For many 2017 buyers, the "sticker price" was misleading because the absolute cheapest trims often omitted air conditioning. To get a car with A/C, you often had to jump to a higher trim:

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: The 2017 Ford Fiesta (base model) or 2017 Toyota 86 ($26,255) were the go-to choices for affordable performance.

: Starting at $13,000 , the Spark was the most affordable "domestic" car. Despite its low price, it came standard with modern tech like a built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot and a rearview camera. Best Value & "Cheap" Specialty Picks

### Budget Reality: The "A/C Tax"For many 2017 buyers, the "sticker price" was misleading because the absolute cheapest trims often omitted air conditioning. To get a car with A/C, you often had to jump to a higher trim:

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