​Here Are the 7 Cheapest Cars to Buy

Aside from the price tag, there are a ton factors to consider when deciding on a car to buy like maintenance, repairs, depreciation, insurance etc. You have to keep these things in mind to determine how much the vehicle will really cost to operate. Here are 7 of the cheapest ones over a period of 5 years, based on IntelliChoice's data. Honda Fit, for instance, will set you back at around $24,991-$29,189 (5 years). Value rating is excellent. You'd love its seats that can easily be put away to let you store stuff even as cumbersome as a surfboard or a small sofa. Next is Chevrolet Spark that will cost you roughly $26,143-$30,108 for half a decade. Value rating is just average. This tiny vehicle's price tag starts at only $14,095. Available in fun colors like Caribbean Blue Metallic, Orange Burst Metallic, Raspberry and Passion Fruit. Kia Rio, on the other hand, is at $27,560-$28,057 (sedan), $28,418 (hatchback)--again that's for 5-year ownership.

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Now, for the cheapest license plate magnet to go with these cheapest cars during test drives, it's none other than Donkey-approved magnetic license plate holders. We don't want to scratch these cars; hence, they're rubber-coated. They hold strongly like a clingy partner but will let go easily when it's time to move on. Grab some of these for your auto dealership or rental!