25 Celebs Who Drive A Cheaper Car Than You

Ask anyone what they would do if their bank accounts were bulging with billions of money. Some would probably go on a trip to Paris, others would perhaps take a vacation to the Maldives Islands. You can also bet that most people will want to buy vehicles that they only dreamed of owning after winning the lottery or becoming an accidental billionaire like Mark Zuckerberg. It’s a common stereotype. What could you do with all the money in the world? Seldom would you find a wealthy individual doing rounds in town with a simple car. Tell this to a teen, and they would jump in shock wondering what’s wrong with that billionaire and continue viewing their Instagram updates or playing their video games. In fact, you would be surprised to find out what Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg drives.

Strange as it may sound, there are actually very famous people who move around with very simple vehicles. You may be shocked to see that popular actors or artists you know, have a cheaper vehicle than the one you are driving. This may send shockwaves considering the fact that the celebrity is worth millions of dollars, if not billions. Of course, the celebrities are expected to be spinning around in a new state of the art machines, which the closest you would come to experiencing is when playing that video game you love so much with the latest Ferrari, Bugatti, and other fancy vehicles. It seems that some celebrities get tired of trying to keep up their appearances. Here are some of the celebrities that drive cheap cars.

25 Justin Bieber – Smart Car ($14,000)

Justin Bieber is one of the most famous pop stars in the world. The talented singer is so popular that he has 4 videos on YouTube with more than 1 billion views. If you want your song to blow up, Justin Bieber is the person to call to get a feature. Even ‘Despacito’ reached a whole new feat of popularity after Justin Bieber was included in the remix. But you wouldn’t believe what car Justin Bieber was caught driving around in Hollywood!

Well, Justin Beiber was photographed by the paparazzi driving around in a Smart Car. No, not a futuristic smart car that can drive itself and book your appointments but just a regular, small, Smart Car! What is even surprising is the price of the smart car that Justin Bieber was driving. A typical smart car will cost you $14,000. Mind you, Justin Bieber is a rich kid with a net worth of at least $250 million. Maybe Justin Bieber was trying to get away from the spying eyes of the Paparazzi and what better way than to drive a smart car. Although the paparazzi were sleek enough to spot Bieber driving a Smart car, who obviously wasn’t too happy. In fact, Justin Bieber tried to run over the paparazzi. Talk about not wanting to be seen driving a Smart car.

24 Cameron Diaz – Toyota Prius ($26,000)

Since she made her debut in acting in the movie The Mask, the decorated actress never looked back. She went on to feature in some of the most popular television series and movies such as Shrek, Gangs of New York, Charlie’s Angels and Being John Malkovich just to name a few. It is, therefore, no rocket science that her bank account has to be notably thick considering some of the sales made by the films she has starred in. You will, however, be shocked to hear that the 34-year old actress moves around in a Toyota Prius.

This model comes at a cost of roughly below $27,000. This is surprising considering the fact that the famous actress has a net worth of about $140 million.

Despite the fact that she also owns other vehicles, Cameron Diaz has on numerous occasions been spotted riding in this Toyota Prius, which is also partly powered by electricity. Some say she has a soft spot for nature, something that she has confessed in public. She was once quoted as saying one of the reasons she prefers driving this model is because of its relationship with the environment. She considers it a car for the future since the human race cannot keep on depending on fuel forever. But a Toyota Prius for Cameron Diaz? Who would have thought?

23 Tom Hanks – Scion xB ($16,000)

He has graced the box office movies on your screen a couple of times. Among some of the most popular movies, he has been featured include Castaway, Saving Private Ryan, Sully and The Terminal. The Golden Globe Award winner has a net worth of over $350 million. With such an amount in the bank one can afford to drive any latest and most expensive ride you can think of. What would $350 million do?

A simpler question is what would such an amount of money fail to be enough to do? It is, therefore, a shocker that Tom Hanks owns a Scion xB which he actually loves to roll in. Any Tom, Dick and Harry working at McDonalds can afford a Scion xB considering it only costs $16,000 new. You wouldn’t be hanged if you called the vehicle cheap. It is very unlikely you will meet many rich and famous people who own this model, leave alone driving around in it as Tom Hanks does. If you were thinking of getting rid of that Scion xB you own once you land that promotion, you might reconsider that. Just remember that Tom Hanks drives in a similar model. But boy, that is one hell of an ugly car!

22 Jennifer Lawrence – Volkswagen Eos ($24,000)

Who was the highest paid actress in the world in the year 2015 and the year preceding it? You already have your answer. That simple piece of statistic already has you doing logarithms wondering what she probably could be owning but don’t make guesses yet since some of the answers to that question may be surprising. Appearing on the cast of movies such as Red Sparrow, Passengers, and Silver Lining Playbook means that you no longer have to introduce yourself to anyone and certainly not with the following she has on social media platforms.

The household name in Hollywood was estimated to be worth around $130 million in the year 2017. Here comes the shocker, the perennial numerous awards nominee and winner drives a Volkswagen Eos a model that you can buy from as low as $24,000 new.

That wouldn’t do much damage to an account of a person of similar worth. It is therefore unexpected that someone with an endless cash flow or a celebrity of her status drives a car worth that much. The lesson here is that not all A-lister live the high-end life. The actress even confessed she does bargains when making purchases. Many high earners wouldn’t be that humble.

21 Mark Zuckerberg – Acura TSX ($21,000)

Most probably, you’re reading this with your Facebook app running in the background. The CEO of Facebook is so famous that I bet if there was any human population on Mars, they most probably must have heard of him too. This is a person who needs no introduction. As of 2018, the Facebook founder was estimated to be worth over $72 billion. The founder of the biggest social media networking platform in the world has hit the headlines in the past for his simple way of living.

For instance, he owns many similar grey t-shirts so that he does not have to undergo the mental torture of thinking what to wear when. Clearly, the gentleman isn’t flashy as one would expect. This is why the networking guru doesn’t like driving Maybach or other lavish vehicles. Instead, you will most likely spot him in a black Acura TSX which is valued at around $21,000 new. Give or take a few thousand dollars. How now? You would be mistaken if you told someone that 9 out of 10 CEOs based in any country in the world wouldn’t smile back at you if you advised them to be driving around in a similar vehicle. Not unless the smile was sarcastic. Mark Zuckerberg prefers the vehicle because it’s safe, comfortable and it isn’t flamboyant.

20 Jay Leno – 1991 GMC Syclone ($20,000)

Famed for gracing the screens of many people as a comedian, the American is also known for being a television host, actor and a script-writer. His financial muscle is also just as big as his popularity. The comedian has a net worth of at least $350 million. No wonder, he owns a collection of over 200 cars which is not shocking considering his “able hands”. Among the 200+ cars he owns, there is a 1991 GMC Syclone which he likes to move around in. The vehicle is valued at around $20,000, which is probably cheaper than the car you drive. Expecting such an amount to cause a wreck on his bank account is like expecting a drop of blood to turn the ocean red.

The legend entertainer, who is an avid automotive collector, wouldn’t look so extravagant driving in a vehicle which could have made more sense on the road almost thirty years ago. By the current standards, a GMC Syclone pickup would not go past 280 horsepower. That is a joke probably similar to the ones Jay used to make while on stage. Getting a vehicle with a 4.3-liter engine at the price of around $20,000 was a good bargain to Jay though. Not that he was broke but he wanted the GMC pickup and as you all know, rich people always get what they want.

19 Mel Gibson – Toyota Cressida ($10,000)

He is probably the most famous Australian-American actor in the world featuring in some of the most epic box office movies from the 70s to date. He has graced popular movies such as Passion of Christ, Ransom, Payback, Leather Weapon. Everyone who watches movies can’t fail to identify this infinite movie icon. The movie star has a net worth of around $400 million. Such a whopping amount is enough to buy him almost any single item on the planet.

The actor and film producer has been spotted various times rocking in a sky blue Toyota Cressida. In the modern current state of affairs, every person is hoping to save a coin or two for the future rainy days but certainly not him.

He is capable of buying himself any modern machine reserved for the who is who but you will most probably spot him on the streets of Adelaide in this simple and economical ride. The car comes at a price of around $5,000. The Mad-Max movie-star couldn’t pull a greater surprise to all his mad fans but certainly, he does when behind the wheel of the 90s Toyota model. Give me $400 million and I will get myself a Bugatti Veyron and a private jet on top.

18 Conan O’Brien – Ford Taurus ($28,000)

The timeless animated comedy of The Simpsons, which is based in an American town, has been hitting the screens long before colored TVs came into existence. One would certainly think that this is among the first animations to be created by those who always come up with those entertaining stuff. They wouldn’t be wrong. Conan O’Brien is certainly a landmark in the entertainment industry, having been a major figure in this famous TV show of The Simpsons. The television host would become a hit through the Late Night Show, The Tonight Show and Late Night. His net worth is estimated to be at around $85 million.

That amount of cash is capable of purchasing any luxury car of your choice and leave enough to do the same more than a hundred times and still spare some change. But Conan O’Brien is a man of simple taste. He actually possesses a Ford Taurus. On a good bargain, you can buy a brand new Ford Taurus for at least $28,000. You wouldn’t expect such a famous television host to be taking his wife on a date in such a model vehicle model compared to the size of his wallet. Obviously, he owns other models but he still maintains this old model is that’s what makes him seem even more interesting.

17 Britney Spears – BMW Mini Cooper ($26,000)

The female singer is with no doubt a high-caliber music celebrity. The discovery that the tongue could be such an important part of the human body capable of making a fortune out of nothing should be included in the list of the world’s wonders. As the popular saying goes, the end justifies the means and the American singer has made huge strides when it comes to tasting music related success. Of course, not many can find their names above her in a list. Circus, Glory and The Original Doll are among some of the most notable albums the actress and also dancer has recorded.

However, it may come as a shock that the ‘’Gimme More’’ singer drives a simple BMW Mini Cooper car.

You don’t expect someone who has sold over 150 million records in the world to be driving around in a $2,6000 car.

The singer certainly can drive a better car if she wanted but when she is driving around the streets with her babies; she definitely looks like that’s all she needs. Why not a flashy Lamborghini or a classic Mercedes Benz? Her tongue is different and you don’t expect her to have a similar taste, even on rides. You rarely do that when you got more than $220 million to spend.

16 Justin Timberlake – Volkswagen Jetta ($16,000)

The 37-year-old American songwriter is famed for various songs and television series and is more popular among the youth than most celebs on this list. For someone who is regarded as one of the most influential people in the world by Time Magazine, you would probably find almost every other celebrity’s number on Justin Timberlake’s phonebook.

The artist has a net worth of about 230 million dollars according to Forbes Magazine and still, he does rounds in his Volkswagen Jetta which is worth roughly under $16,000 new.

The vehicle model which started producing its models in 1979 is certainly not the type of car you would have guessed Justin Timberlake to be driving. Growing up in the 80’s and 90’s may justify Justin’s love for this Volkswagen model but certainly, it would surprise any of his fans that he actually drives such an affordable car. His 2002 Volkswagen Jetta may however have a bigger meaning to him as a person that he wouldn’t mind spinning around in alongside his kids. Despite his fame and riches, he chose not to spend so much on a car. That’s why he is a king of simplicity.

15 Daniel Radcliffe – Fiat Punto ($17,000)

Harry Potter is the best magic-fictional movie ever witnessed in the current and previous movie worlds. That role of Harry Potter was acted by non-other than Daniel Radcliffe. He is among the most famous English actors who have are renowned worldwide. He is estimated to be worth at least $102 million. Much of his fortune was made through his lucrative acting career, mostly portraying the Harry Potter character based on the best-selling novels by J.K.Rowling.

The Harry Potter brand is worth $25 billion and certainly, their main actor must have acquired a fortune from the same definitely. The surprise comes in when you realize that Daniel Radcliffe would ride in a simple Fiat Punto.

A rich British kid is likely to get himself a flashy Ferrari or BMW series but this boy decided to gift himself with a Fiat Punto for his 18th birthday. What was his reason to purchase this simple car worth about $17,000? Well, he chose this particular model because it concealed his status as a rich or famous person. You can’t really blame him. All he is trying to do is camouflage himself as an ordinary person to get away from the paparazzi and crazy groupies.

14 Leonardo DiCaprio – Toyota Prius ($22,000)

Have you heard of a poor American actor who has made it big time in acting? Certainly not, because as long as people want to be entertained then they will continue getting their accounts thicker. There are certainly very few people however who have a similarly attractive acting career as Leonardo DiCaprio has. Ask any random person to name the top 5 best actors of all time and most people will have Leonardo Dicaprio on their list. It is not even up for debate! He doesn’t just act any silly popcorn movie but most of his movies are classics. You know, like the Titanic, The Departed, Inception, Wolf of Wall Street and The Revenant.

Certainly, that Oscar award should have come earlier. He is definitely not someone you would expect to drive in his Toyota Prius when he is hanging out with his buddies or spending time away from the screens. This movie star has a special love for this ride which can be purchased for about $22,000 new. These are some of the most fascinating things about these famous guys. They always have a way of keeping people guessing as to what they are always up to. That is how he decides to raid his over $245 million accounts.

13 LeBron James – Jeep Wrangler Unlimited ($26,000)

King James, as he is popularly known by his NBA fans, is arguably the best basketball player of our generation. To say that LeBron James is good would be an understatement. No wonder the shareholders at Cleveland Cavaliers decided to make him one of the best players in NBA history only behind Stephen Curry.

Currently, LeBron James pockets a salary of $33.3 million per season! That’s a whole lot of money that is enough to a buy Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita, Lamborghini Veneno, Bugatti Veyron and still have some change left to buy a mansion every season.

But wait! King James drives around in a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited that is probably worth around $26,000. That is like 0.007 percent of his salary!!! In fact, he can buy 1,000 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited models and still wouldn’t go broke. Like a Jeep Wrangler is not enough, LeBron James likes to drive a KIA K900 for a luxury car. That is the type of person you would least expect to be in front of you in traffic driving a KIA K900. Obviously, I’m not underrating the KIA K900 but for someone like LeBron James who can easily afford million dollar vehicles but why settle for less? However, don’t let this distract you from the fact that King James is one of the greatest basketballers to ever grace the game.

12 Pope Francis – Fiat 500 ($15,000)

The head of the universal Catholic Church is not a mediocre title, such as which Pope Francis possesses. As a man of the cloth, it’s not surprising that his name finds itself in the list of humble riding celebrities. This may be justified by the fact that Holy books don’t encourage flamboyant lifestyle but rather puts emphasis on giving back to the society. The Pope is the spiritual leader of more than 1.3 billion people in the world and is an iconic figure. Not to forget that the Catholic Church is one of the wealthiest institution in the world.

Recently the Pope was given a flashy-looking Lamborghini which he stated he was going to auction and give up the money to charity. You won’t see a more modest person on earth. The Pope prefers to drive in a Fiat 500. You most probably would struggle to see this micro car when it’s in between his security detail convoy. This alone tells you a lot about the kind of a person the Pope is; definitely not a show-off despite his fame and might. The leader of the Catholic Church has so often stated that money was making life miserable for people and what better way to prove this than to take up a $15,000 car when not riding the popemobile (the Pope’s official vehicle).

11 Steve Ballmer – Ford Fusion Hybrid ($24,000)

Business and investment are the routes he used to conquer the world with. With a net worth of over $38 billion, Steve Ballmer stands tall among the wealthiest businessmen in the United States. He is famed for overseeing the rise of the Microsoft Company having served as its CEO from 2000 to 2014. If you head this organization for five years, I bet you can resort and enjoy your retirement plan with your family for life.

He ranks highly among the most paid CEOs in this universe.

The benevolent multibillionaire is however more likely to be spotted riding a Ford Fusion Hybrid motor vehicle than you shaking your president’s hand. So instead of doing rounds in a turbo screaming vehicle in the streets, the multibillionaire chose a modest vehicle worth about $24,000.The price of a Ford Fusion Hybrid is like a pinch in his fat bank account thanks to Microsoft. But among the most interesting thing about this vehicle is that it is nature friendly. Maybe that’s why this current Croesus decide to ride in it. Just maybe.

10 Former President Jose Mujica – 1987 Volkswagen beetle ($1,000)

The 40th Uruguayan president who was in service from 2010-2015 is certainly a popular person. His popularity grew as being the poorest president in the world. The former Commander-in-chief of the Uruguayan army likes to live in a farm and gives out 90% of his salary to charity. The former president also lived a simple life while in power even showing up in official events while dressed in a casual manner. The former rebel cheated death when he survived being shot six times and was imprisoned for 14 years for going against his country’s former dictators. That experience seems to have confirmed his humble belief that republics came into existence to create equality among all people including the leaders themselves.

After hearing all this, it is therefore no twist to the tail that the former guerrilla soldier drives a cheap 1987 Volkswagen beetle that is worth only $1000. It even gets better, ex-president Jose Mujica rejects offers to be chauffeured in his 1987 Volkswagen beetle and even to this day, he personally drives the car. When other heads of states are driven in convoys of modern SUVs and classy chase cars that are bulletproof with explosion armor, Jose Mujica prefers to keep it simple. What a time to be alive! The former president was even offered a million dollars for the beetle by an Arabian Sheikh but didn’t consider the offer.

9 Alice Walton – 2006 Ford F-150 King Ranch ($7,000)

When your dad was the founder of Walmart, you will most likely have real objects for toys if you so wish. This is what being born with a silver spoon literally stands for. Alice Walton, daughter to Sam Walton, stood among the top two wealthiest female billionaires in the world in 2017. Currently valued at above $40 billion, one would be forgiven for calling her the richest female billionaire in the universe. How the rich lady billionaire spends her fortune may be a puzzle. However, her 2006 Ford F-150 King Ranch wouldn’t be responsible if one day we woke up to the news she has become bankrupt.

At the moment, a 2006 Ford F-150 King Ranch is being valued at only $7,000. Her father Sam used to love driving in the 1979 model, which is currently owned by Alice Walton as a reminder of her father’s humble beginnings. The heiress to the Walmart Empire seems to have followed in her father’s footsteps and is constantly flexing in a 2006 Ford, a vehicle more likely to be seen being driven in ranches by farmers. Definitely, Alice Walton is the last person you expect to be driving a 2006 Ford F-150 King Ranch. It seems the billionaires have a thing for cheap cars.

8 Jim Walton – Dodge Dakota pick-up ($21,000)

It seems all the Waltons inherited a billion-dollar fortune from their father. Just like his sister, Jim Walton is worth billions! Being one of the top 20 richest people in the world, he could have anything he wished for with a flip. However, Jim Walton does have a thing for Dodge Dakota pick-up which anybody with $21,000 can buy new. In fact, $21,000 for a Dodge Dakota is a little too high considering it can be bought for as little as $8,000 depending on the model year. Perhaps Jim doesn’t care about cars so much.

To him, a car is just a vehicle that is used to move from point A to point B. He would rather spend his millions growing his fortune with Arvest Bank which is allegedly credited to be behind his personal wealth. This type of lifestyle has clearly shown that the son inherited the spending habits of his father being a chip of the old block. Or maybe it’s because he has the billionaire syndrome which makes billionaires be primarily concerned about managing their billion-dollar franchise. Everything else after that is secondary. Perhaps that is why most billionaires have a poor sense of fashion and poor taste of cars. He is already a billionaire, what more do you want?

7 Clint Eastwood – GMC Typhoon ($30,000)

The action movie hero made a name for himself by establishing himself as a force to reckon with in Hollywood acting in some of the best-selling films in the entertainment world.

The veteran actor and filmmaker has been counting his money right as he is currently valued at over $370 million.

The American who also has interest in politics, witnessed success in his work in movies such as Gran Torino, Million Dollar Baby and in the film The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Currently, at 87 years of age, the film star has had his better days and wouldn’t mind splashing millions of dollars just for show. However, just as he has earned his wealth over time, the guy is unlikely to smile at the idea buying a fleet of flashy Porches in a flurry. The actor certainly has a soft spot for the GMC Typhoon based on the number of times he has been seen riding in this model. Most enthusiasts wouldn’t have guessed that such a famous celebrity could be driving a car of that worth. It is very rare that a person who has seen all sort of exclusive vehicles in his days in action would choose to drive a vehicle valued below $30,000 new. That is pocket change for Clint Eastwood you might say.

6 Colin Farrell – Ford Bronco ($28,000)

The Irish actor made his millions as an actor in various television shows and movies. Having starred in movies such a Total Recall, Miami Vice, Phone Booth and also in TV shows such as True Detective and Falling For a Dancer, you can guess where gets his money from. The fast-rising Irish star has a fortune to match his iconic status and is estimated to be worth a figure of about $30 million. The actor who came into prominence in 2000 after the success of the film ‘Tigerland’ owns a fleet of vehicles.

However, the most surprising of the cars he owns and drives is a 1996 Ford Bronco. Shockingly, he did not buy a new Ford Bronco but bought it as a second-hand car. The three-door station wagon seems to have touched the softest spot of Colin’s heart that he actually is seen driving it around a couple of times.

A new Ford Bronco, if you’re lucky to find it, will cost you at least $28,000. But of course, Colin Farrell must have bought it cheaper than that since it was a used vehicle. Only Colin Farrell can get away with it.