There are tons of cars under $40k, what do you mean? Honda, Toyota, Mazda, Kia, Hyundai, Subaru, Nissan, GM, VW all make safe, basic cars well under $40k. The

There are tons of cars under $40k, what do you mean? Honda, Toyota, Mazda, Kia, Hyundai, Subaru, Nissan, GM, VW all make safe, basic cars well under $40k. The Honda Accord is a perennial "10 best" selection, stars under $30k. Most cars in Consumer Reports cars of the year start under $25k.