The most reliable new cars for your money in 2025, according to study

When it comes to vehicles with a low purchase price and the longest lifespan, what’s the best money can buy?

A new report by iSeeCars.com aimed to find that answer for consumers in the market in 2025, ranking the top 15 vehicles – many of which are compact cars.  

RELATED: Court throws out car-buying transparency rule: What consumers should know

Most reliable new cars for the money in 2025: Study

What we know:

While car values can be defined in a number of ways, iSeeCars.com’s report found that buyers seeking the longest vehicle lifespan at the lowest price should look no further than the Honda Civic for best new car value. 

Overall, Toyota had four models on iSeeCars’ "Most Reliable New Cars for the Money" list, followed by Honda with three vehicles. Mazda and Nissan had two models each on the list, while Hyundai, Kia, Mitsubishi, and Subaru each had one model. The longer warranty coverage from car brands like Hyundai, Kia, and Mitsubishi was also noted in the report "for buyers seeking long-term peace of mind."

By the numbers:

At today’s manufacturer suggested retail prices, the average new car costs $48,106 and has an 11.5-year predicted lifespan, which is about $4,197 for each of those 11.5 years, according to the report. Comparatively, the No. 1 ranked Honda Civic has an average list price of $27,564 and a 13.7-year predicted lifespan, for a $2,006 price each year, the report said.

What they're saying:

"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. 

Here is iSeeCars.com's full ranking:

1. Honda Civic: $27,564 average list price ($2,006 price per year), 13.7 year expected lifespan
2. Toyota Corolla: $25,218 average list price ($2,166 price per year), 11.6 year expected lifespan
3. Mazda Mazda3 (hatchback): $31,849 average list price ($2,260 price per year), 14.1 year expected lifespan
4. Honda Accord: $30,659 average list price ($2,339 price per year), 13.1 year expected lifespan
5. Subaru Impreza (wagon): $26,900 average list price ($2,399 price per year), 11.2 expected lifespan
6. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: $28,250 average list price ($2,400 price per year), 11.8 year expected lifespan
7. Honda CR-V: $36,009 average list price ($2,401 price per year), 15 year expected lifespan
8. Toyota RAV4: $35,258 average list price ($2,411 price per year), 14.6 year expected lifespan
9. Kia Soul: $23,863 average list price ($2,417 price per year), 9.9 year expected lifespan
10. Mazda Mazda3 (sedan): $27,735 average list price ($2,608 price per year), 10.6 year expected lifespan
11. Hyundai Elantra: $25,536 average list price ($2,608 price per year), 9.8 year expected lifespan
12. Toyota Prius: $34,333 average list price ($2,649 price per year), 13 year expected lifespan
13. Toyota Camry Hybrid: $35,471 average list price ($2,683 price per year), 13.2 year expected lifespan
14. Nissan Sentra: $24,886 average list price ($2,755 price per year), 9 year expected lifespan
15. Nissan Versa: $21,011 average list price ($2,767 price per year), 7.6 year expected lifespan

Overall Average: $48,106 average list price ($4,197 price per year), 11.5 year expected lifespan