An entry-level car doesn't cost $35k it costs ~$20k. A base model Mitsubishi Mirage can be had for $18,480. https://www.southsuburbanmitsubishi.com/api/legacy

An entry-level car doesn't cost $35k it costs ~$20k. A base model Mitsubishi Mirage can be had for $18,480. https://www.southsuburbanmitsubishi.com/api/legacy/pse/windowsticker/mitsubishi?vin=ML32AUHJ2RH008970&accountId=southsuburbanmitsubishimonee https://www.southsuburbanmitsubishi.com/api/legacy/pse/windo... Just yesterday Doug DeMuro reviewed, positively, a brand new Nissan Kicks that has models starting at $23k: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z88vakJoPXw&t=67s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z88vakJoPXw&t=67s Most people would agree that the classic VW Beetle was an "entry-level" small car like the Mirage. If you wind back the clock 50 years a 1974 VW type 111 (Beetle) was $2,746. https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/376521.jpg https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/376521.jpg That's $17-18k today, depending on which inflation calculator you use and the Beetle came with no power brakes, air conditioning, radio, backup camera, or airbags. Plus the Mirage's engine is more fuel efficient and reliable (come at me I had a 1973 Beetle).