If you have taken a stroll on a car lot within the past few years, you know that cars available for under $10,000 are sadly going the way of dinosaurs. There are, on the other hand, a couple very frugal finds still out there.

The Nissan Versa SMT, the most basic trim of the Versa model, actually starts at $9,990 (not including shipping charges). It has been the most inexpensive four-door sedan sold in the U.S. since it was released in 2009.

If you don't need a car with all the bells and whistles, but serves…