The manual transmission isn’t having a great year when it comes to affordable performance sedans. That means customers are left with just two affordable manual performance sedans, made by Hyundai and Subaru. Hyundai Elantra N276 HP For $35,1002025 Hyundai Elantra N front 3/4 angle in blue while parked Jared Rosenholtz/CarBuzz/ValnetThe Elantra N appears to be nearing the end of its production run for this generation. It was easier to justify when the manual was shared with the Veloster N, which has since sadly departed. Subaru WRX271 HP For $32,4952025 Subaru WRX tS Jared Rosenholtz/CarBuzz/ValnetAnother great performance bargain, and the only other remaining affordable performance sedan with a manual, is the Subaru WRX.