If new car prices look daunting, don’t worry, there are plenty of affordable models to choose from that won’t break the bank.

If you’re looking for a new car under $20,000… there’s only one choice. It’s the Mitsubishi Mirage. It costs less than half of what the average new car does, some selling locally as low as $17,800.

Just five years ago, a price-conscious auto shopper in the United States could choose from among a dozen new small cars selling for under $20,000.