Chevrolet Still Sells Some Of The Most Affordable Vehicles In America
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Almost from the moment it was created in 1911, Chevrolet has had a policy of including affordable models in its lineup. 110 years later, there is still a wide choice of relatively low-cost Chevrolet vehicles on sale.
Chevrolet Trax
This might not immediately square with a recent GM Authority report, which stated that Chevy’s average transaction price (ATP) reached a record high of $36,400 in the U.S. last year. But it is important to remember in this context that Chevrolet produces many vehicles which are not intended for motorists operating on a tight budget, such as the Tahoe and Suburban full-size SUVs and, of course, the Corvette sports car.
As Chevrolet chief Steve Hill recently revealed during a media call attended by GM Authority, the median household income of C8 Corvette buyers is $76,000 higher than the figure for C7 customers. Affordability isn’t really relevant here.
Chevrolet Equinox
However, in the high-volume car and crossover segments, Chevrolet’s reputation as a budget brand is well justified. For example, the 2021 Chevrolet Spark LS with its five-speed manual transmission is currently the cheapest new car on sale in the U.S., with a base MSRP of $14,395.
Lending further credence to affordability is the fact that ATPs of various Chevy models are generally either at or below the average for their segments, and compare favorably with vehicles sold by direct rivals Ford, Nissan and Toyota. The Bow Tie brand’s most affordable crossover is the Chevy Trax, which transacts for approximately $18,500. That’s well below the $22,200 average for the subcompact crossover sector.
Chevrolet Traverse
Similarly, while the average ATP for the compact crossover segment is $28,140, the Chevy Equinox undercuts this at about $24,700. And although the Chevy Traverse is closer in positioning to the full-size crossover average of $37,340, it is still significantly below it at around $36,000.
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There’s a reason they’re cheap, they’re all showcases of GM cost-cutting.
My 21 LS Spark was 11.5K out the door. Its cheap but not cheaply made. Back-up camera, android auto/carplay and pretty decent ride. The interior is also decent. I can’t speak for other models but the Spark is a good one.
My Silverado 1500 LD was $46k out the door. That’s not exactly cheap in my mind, especially without heated seats, parking sensors, sunroof, nor a sliding rear window.
However, I will say, it has had far fewer problems than a few of my friends’ trucks. A 2012 Titan, and a 19 RAM 1500. Plus, I average 23 MPG in the summer if I watch it. (winter only nets about 19).
A used car is more affordable!