[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/cars-cheaper-monthly-phone-contract\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/cars-cheaper-monthly-phone-contract\/","headline":"New cars cheaper than a monthly phone contract","name":"New cars cheaper than a monthly phone contract","description":"So, are cars getting ridiculously cheap, or are today\u2019s smart phones becoming ludicrously expensive? For example, Apple\u2019s brand-new iPhone X has a price tag of \u00a31000 and that\u2019s not even including calls, texts or data. Add this preciously-priced device to a monthly plan and you\u2019re looking at \u00a360-\u00a3117 per month, with the expensive packages equaling a total of just over \u00a32,800 over 2 years! But it\u2019s not just the iPhone X that\u2019s criminally costly, it\u2019s common to find many other […]","datePublished":"2017-11-06","dateModified":"2017-11-06","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Nissan-Micra-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Nissan-Micra-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/cars-cheaper-monthly-phone-contract\/","about":["BLOG"],"wordCount":802,"keywords":["Dacia Sandero","iPhone X","nissan micra","Smart Forfour","Suzuki Celerio","VW Up"],"articleBody":"So, are cars getting ridiculously cheap, or are today\u2019s smart phones becoming ludicrously expensive? For example, Apple\u2019s brand-new iPhone X has a price tag of \u00a31000 and that\u2019s not even including calls, texts or data. Add this preciously-priced device to a monthly plan and you\u2019re looking at \u00a360-\u00a3117 per month, with the expensive packages equaling a total of just over \u00a32,800 over 2 years! But it\u2019s not just the iPhone X that\u2019s criminally costly, it\u2019s common to find many other phone contract \u2018deals\u2019 for phones like the iPhone 8 plus and Samsung Galaxy 8+ that range between \u00a360 and \u00a380 per month. Still, compared to pay-monthly car contracts, you would think that no 4-wheeled automobile would be below \u00a3100 per month.This is where we are wrong. With real determination and the willingness to pay a large deposit, after that, these cars will cost you less than \u00a3100 a month, meaning you would be paying less than some iPhone X fanatics.Here are 5 new cars that are cheaper (monthly) than some of today’s expensive phone contracts.Suzuki Celerio \u00a379 per monthThis car is as cheap as it gets for monthly finance deals, but don’t let that make you think it’s poor quality. This car is rated as one of the best city cars by What Car and it’s easy to see why.Headlining with a list price of only \u00a36,999, it has an outstanding 65 mpg (when driving economically, of course) and if you’re driving this car, you won’t have to pay road tax as it only emits 99g\/km of CO2. So not only will you be helping your wallet, but the environment as well.However, to unlock the tiny price of \u00a379\/month, the catch is that a large deposit of \u00a31,855 will be needed. You didn’t expect there not to be a catch, did you? Still, a great bargain for a great car, if you’ve got spare cash lying around.Nissan Micra (K13 model) \u00a389 per monthBeing one of best known small cars on the road, throughout Europe and Asia, it’s surprising to find that the Micra is now available for such an affordable monthly price. Comprising of a low fuel consumption of around 60 mpg, a surprisingly spacious interior and a very good, 4 star NCAP safety rating, it makes you wonder how this can be as low as \u00a389\/month.However, with a huge deposit of \u00a32,600 at 7.9% APR, the reality becomes clearer. Nonetheless, for such a well-known and popular car, this finance plan may still be worth considering.Dacia Sandero \u00a389 per monthThe champion of the Top Gear’s 1.0 litre three cylinder cars challenge, this little car is amazing value for money. Although it may cost about \u00a37,000-\u00a310,000 less than the Ford Fiesta, it doesn’t come with that much less. Featuring an exceptionally generous boot of 320 litres and an impressive fuel efficiency of about 70 mpg, this small car is superb value for money.What Car called it “the cheapest new car you can buy” and at a list price of \u00a36,995, it’s certainly up there. The reviews for this car are positive all round, praising its very spacious interior, outstanding visibility and fuel efficiency.You can find finance deals for this car with a relatively small deposit of only \u00a3798 and APR of 7.9%, making this car the cheapest on the list.Volkswagen Up! \u00a399 per monthIt’s hard to believe a VW can be had for \u00a399\/month, but they’ve only made that possible with a large \u00a32,485 deposit. However, if you can see past that, then this little runaround is a great buy.Known for its style, the car is available in 1000 different colour combinations and can include contrasting roof and wing mirrors to make it stand out even more.The interior features smartphone integration, a multi-function steering wheel and trendy-looking seating that is also height-adjustable.Just like the other cars, it is very economical, achieving about 63 mpg which will keep your fuel costs nice and low. Above all this, if you’re into your brands, who else can say they drive a Volkswagen for \u00a399 per month?Smart ForFour \u00a399 per monthLast but certainly not least, the super-snazzy Smart ForFour can also be driven for just \u00a399\/month. Smart cars have been synonymous with the phrase “city car” and for good reason. This particular model comes in at just 3.49 metres long, making any tight space easy to park in and stress-free.Not only that, but the cars are hard to beat on style as well, with modern LED lights, contrasting colours and very contemporary interior designs. Unfortunately, the electric models will cost extra, but even with the petrol models the fuel consumption is very appealing, doing roughly 61 mpg this motor will get you from A to B and even C while costing you less than you’d expect."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"New cars cheaper than a monthly phone contract","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/cars-cheaper-monthly-phone-contract\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]