The top 5 cheapest car brands in America are a surprising mix

The top 5 cheapest car brands in America are a surprising mix

FIAT 500e | Emirhan Karamuk via iStockThe average price of a new car is flirting with $50,000. It’s up by nearly $15,000 in the last decade, making it increasingly difficult for a car shopper to justify the expense of a new set of wheels. But that doesn’t mean buyers can’t set their sights on the cheapest car brands in the pursuit of a good deal.  These five brands boast the cheapest average car prices on the market, but next year may look diffe…