--- title: "The Nissan Versa, America’s Cheapest Sedan, Costs $1,000 More Now" date: "2024-09-21" modified: "2024-09-21" authors: - name: "Beverly Braga" job_title: "Weekend Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/beverly-braga" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/the-nissan-versa-americas-cheapest-sedan-costs-1000-more-now" categories: - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Nissan News" tags: - "cheapest cars in America" - "Nissan" - "Nissan Versa" - "versa" --- # The Nissan Versa, America’s Cheapest Sedan, Costs $1,000 More Now ![]() *\Nissan\* The [Nissan Versa]() might be on its last gasp, but it's taking as deep a breath as it can to save you some cold, hard cash until the bitter end. The 2025 Versa is on sale now, and although its price increases by about a grand, it does come with a couple of new extras. Setting off into its final model year, the [Nissan]() Versa remains the [cheapest sedan in America](). The [2025 Nissan Versa]() will again be available in S, SV, and SR trims. And, yup, the base model still comes with a five-speed stick shift. The 2025 Versa starting price is $17,190. That's a $1,060 year-over-year hike from the 2024 model's MSRP of $16,130. Destination also goes up by $25 to $1,140. So, in total, the final-year Versa MSRP really increases by $1,085 to $18,330. Ah, inflation. Whaddaya get, though? LED headlights as standard! The Versa was refreshed in 2023, so last year's model was a direct carryover. Nothing changed except for a smidge of a markup (300 bucks). Also, those fancy new headlights will light the way en route to your now-free oil changes. Nissan Maintenance Care is included with any purchase or lease of a 2025 Versa (and any 2025 Nissan, for that matter). The complimentary [routine service]() package includes up to three scheduled oil changes within two years or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first. All Versa models are equipped with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder that produces 122 horsepower and 114 pound-feet of torque. Other than the manual-equipped S, all other Versas get the Xtronic CVT. The five-speed manual Versa will fetch you an EPA-rated 30 mpg in combined driving. The CVT fuel economy improves to 35 mpg combined. If you're willing to spend more, an optional S Plus package adds larger 16-inch wheels, 60/40-split rear seats, and NissanConnect Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. The SV adds niceties like body-colored exterior bits, heated outside mirrors, push-button start, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. Top-trim SR upgrades include 17-inch alloys, heated front seats, climate control, adaptive cruise control, an 8-inch touchscreen, and more [infotainment]() features. For the fine print, okay, the cheapest *car* on sale right now is the 2024 [Mitsubishi]() Mirage, which starts at $18,140 (including the $1,145 destination). But the [Mirage won't have a 2025 model](), leaving Versa the sole heir of the sub-$20,000-for-2025 throne. As probably the last of its kind, come spring, the Versa will be discontinued as well, leaving bargain hunters SOL on [cheap new cars](). ## Author Born and raised in Hawaii, Beverly has been a prolific and published creative writer since her teens. As a contributor to The Drive, Beverly covers the weekend shift, blogging about all things automotive, mobility, transportation, and topics in-between. Currently a digital nomad, Beverly's only constant is her car, a second-generation Mazdaspeed3. Even though she's never in one place for too long, her hot hatch always feels like home. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()