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Affordable American cars are not easy to find.

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After all, American-made means American labor, which isnt cheap.

As a result, most American car companies have a hard time keeping their cars under $30k.

And they cancost you even moreover time.

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Fortunately, weve got a list of 3 safe, affordable American cars to give as gifts in 2024.

In this article, were looking at a variety of factors, the most important being safety.

This means:

Next, whenwe talk about affordability, the term is of course relative.

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The cheapest new car made in 2024 is the Nissan Versa, but its not American.

The Mitsubishi Mirage is super cheap, but its also the deadliest car among them all.

Lets dig in:

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This car has retained its value well.

Youll get 25 MPG in the city and 32 MPG on the highway.

The Trax is a small SUV with decent fuel efficiency.

you’re free to expect 24 MPG in the city and 32 MPG on the highway.

The NHTSA has awarded the Trax 5 stars on all of its safety tests.

Its roomy, comfortable, and nice-looking!

Jeep Compass

Many new cars these days tend to run closer to $30,000, with few exceptions.

The 2024 Jeep Compass is a rugged contender at just under that amount.

The Jeep Compass has received 4 out of 5 stars from the NHTSA.

It has a turbo engine, so you could zip around in it.

And its fuel efficiency is equivalent to that of the other cars listed here.

So, there you have it, your top 3 affordable options for safe American cars in 2024.Happy shopping!

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