Cheapest SUVs (2026)

#1: Hyundai Venue SE FWD

$20,550

176 SUVs ranked. Median $47,693.

Top 10 of 176 SUVs by MSRP. Lower is better.

Cheapest SUVs (2026): top 25 of 176
Model	Trim	MSRP	MPG or range	Seats	Drive
1. Hyundai Venue	SE FWD	$20,550	31 mpg	5	FWD
2. Chevrolet Trax	LS FWD	$21,700	30 mpg	5	FWD
3. Nissan Kicks	S FWD	$22,730	31 mpg	5	FWD
4. Chevrolet Trailblazer	LS FWD	$23,600	30 mpg	5	FWD
5. Kia Seltos	LX FWD	$23,790	29 mpg	5	FWD
6. Buick Envista	Preferred FWD	$24,700	30 mpg	5	FWD
7. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport	S 2.0 AWC 4WD	$24,995	26 mpg	5	4WD
8. Toyota Corolla Cross	L 2WD	$25,335	32 mpg	5	2WD
9. Hyundai Kona	SE FWD	$25,500	31 mpg	5	FWD
10. Mazda CX-30	2.5 S AWD	$26,375	27 mpg	5	AWD
11. Buick Encore GX	Preferred FWD	$26,500	30 mpg	5	FWD
11. Honda HR-V	LX FWD	$26,500	28 mpg	5	FWD
11. Volkswagen Taos	S FWD	$26,500	31 mpg	5	FWD
14. Subaru Crosstrek	AWD	$26,995	29 mpg	5	AWD
15. Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross	ES AWD	$27,695	26 mpg	5	AWD
16. Kia Sportage	LX FWD	$28,790	28 mpg	5	FWD
17. Chevrolet Equinox	LT FWD	$28,800	27 mpg	5	FWD
18. Nissan Rogue	FWD S	$29,490	32 mpg	5	FWD
19. Jeep Compass	Latitude 4WD	$29,550	26 mpg	5	4WD
20. Hyundai Tucson	SE FWD	$29,700	28 mpg	5	FWD
21. Mazda CX-50	2.5 S Select AWD	$29,900	26 mpg	5	AWD
22. Mazda CX-5	2.5 S AWD	$29,990	26 mpg	5	AWD
22. Nissan LEAF	S FWD	$29,990	303 mi	5	FWD
24. Mitsubishi Outlander	ES FWD	$29,995	28 mpg	7	FWD
24. Subaru Forester	AWD	$29,995	29 mpg	5	AWD

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Ranks 26 to 176
Model	Trim	MSRP	MPG or range	Seats	Drive
26. GMC Terrain	Elevation FWD	$30,200	27 mpg	5	FWD
27. Ford Escape	Active FWD	$30,350	30 mpg	5	FWD
28. Volkswagen Tiguan	S FWD	$30,805	29 mpg	5	FWD
29. Honda CR-V	LX 2WD	$30,920	30 mpg	5	2WD
30. Ford Bronco Sport	Big Bend 4WD	$31,845	27 mpg	5	4WD
31. Toyota RAV4	LE FWD	$31,900	43 mpg	5	FWD
32. Kia Sorento	LX FWD	$32,390	26 mpg	7	FWD
33. Chevrolet Blazer	2LT FWD	$34,300	25 mpg	5	FWD
34. Toyota bZ	XLE FWD	$34,900	236 mi	5	FWD
35. Subaru Outback	Premium AWD	$34,995	27 mpg	5	AWD
35. Subaru Uncharted	Premium FWD	$34,995	308 mi	5	FWD
37. Acura ADX	FWD	$35,000	29 mpg	5	FWD
37. Hyundai Ioniq 5	SE Standard Range RWD	$35,000	245 mi	5	RWD
37. Jeep Cherokee	4x4	$35,000	37 mpg	5	4WD
37. Volvo EX30	Single Motor Extended Range RWD Core	$35,000	261 mi	5	RWD
41. Hyundai Santa Fe	SE FWD	$35,050	24 mpg	7	FWD
42. Jeep Wrangler	2 Door Sport 4WD	$36,035	19 mpg	4	4WD
43. Toyota C-HR	SE AWD	$37,000	287 mi	5	AWD
44. Lexus UX Hybrid	300h FWD	$37,455	43 mpg	5	FWD
45. Alfa Romeo Tonale	Sprint AWD	$37,495	24 mpg	5	AWD
46. Nissan Pathfinder	S 2WD	$37,500	23 mpg	8	2WD
47. Ford Mustang Mach-E	Select RWD	$37,795	260 mi	5	RWD
48. Kia EV6	Light RWD	$37,900	237 mi	5	RWD
49. Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport	SE FWD	$38,300	23 mpg	5	FWD
50. Ford Explorer	Active RWD	$38,465	24 mpg	N/A	RWD
51. Subaru Solterra	Premium AWD	$38,495	278 mi	5	AWD
52. MINI Countryman	S ALL4 AWD	$38,900	27 mpg	5	AWD
53. Jeep Grand Cherokee	Laredo 4x2	$38,920	22 mpg	5	2WD
54. Dodge Durango	GT RWD	$38,995	20 mpg	7	RWD
55. Mazda CX-90	3.3 Turbo Select AWD	$39,300	25 mpg	8	AWD
56. Volkswagen Atlas	SE FWD	$39,310	23 mpg	7	FWD
57. Hyundai Palisade	SE FWD	$39,435	21 mpg	8	FWD
58. Volvo XC40	B4 Core Dark Theme FWD	$39,800	27 mpg	5	FWD
59. Honda Prologue	EX 2WD	$39,900	308 mi	5	2WD
60. Lincoln Corsair	Premiere FWD	$39,985	25 mpg	5	FWD
61. Tesla Model Y	RWD	$39,990	321 mi	5	RWD
62. Subaru Trailseeker	Premium AWD	$39,995	281 mi	5	AWD
63. Ford Bronco	Base Style 4WD	$40,495	19 mpg	5	4WD
64. Subaru Ascent	Premium AWD	$40,795	22 mpg	8	AWD
65. Chevrolet Traverse	LT FWD	$40,800	22 mpg	7	FWD
66. Jeep Grand Cherokee L	Laredo 4x2	$40,920	21 mpg	6	2WD
67. Buick Envision	Preferred AWD	$41,300	25 mpg	5	AWD
68. Mercedes-Benz GLA	250 FWD	$41,500	29 mpg	5	FWD
69. Nissan Murano	FWD SV	$41,670	23 mpg	5	FWD
70. Toyota Grand Highlander	LE FWD	$42,260	24 mpg	8	FWD
71. Toyota 4Runner	SR5 2WD	$42,270	22 mpg	5	2WD
72. Honda Pilot	Sport 2WD	$42,395	22 mpg	8	2WD
73. Mazda CX-70	3.3 Turbo Preferred AWD	$42,750	25 mpg	5	AWD
74. BMW X1	xDrive28i AWD	$43,200	28 mpg	5	AWD
75. Audi Q3	S line AWD	$43,700	25 mpg	5	AWD
75. GMC Acadia	Elevation FWD	$43,700	22 mpg	8	FWD
77. Mercedes-Benz GLB	250 FWD	$43,800	28 mpg	N/A	FWD
78. Toyota Crown Signia	XLE Hybrid AWD	$44,345	38 mpg	5	AWD
79. BMW X2	xDrive28i AWD	$44,700	28 mpg	5	AWD
80. Cadillac XT5	Luxury FWD	$44,800	24 mpg	5	FWD
81. Honda Passport	RTL AWD	$44,950	21 mpg	5	AWD
82. Volkswagen ID.4	Pro RWD	$45,095	291 mi	5	RWD
83. Acura RDX	SH-AWD	$45,100	23 mpg	5	AWD
84. Lexus NX	NX 350h FWD	$45,175	40 mpg	5	FWD
85. Toyota bZ Woodland	AWD	$45,300	281 mi	5	AWD
86. Lexus RZ	350e FWD	$46,000	301 mi	5	FWD
87. Toyota Highlander	XLE AWD	$46,270	24 mpg	7	AWD
88. Buick Enclave	Preferred AWD	$46,400	21 mpg	7	AWD
89. Genesis GV70	2.5T AWD	$48,985	23 mpg	5	AWD
90. Mercedes-Benz GLC	300 RWD	$49,550	27 mpg	5	RWD
91. Volvo XC60	B5 Core AWD	$49,700	26 mpg	5	AWD
92. Land Rover Discovery Sport	Landmark AWD	$49,900	20 mpg	5	AWD
92. Land Rover Range Rover Evoque	Core S AWD	$49,900	22 mpg	5	AWD
94. Alfa Romeo Stelvio	AWD	$49,995	24 mpg	5	AWD
94. Cadillac OPTIQ V	4dr Luxury w/1SC	$49,995	N/A	5	N/A
96. Audi Q4 e-tron	45 Premium RWD	$50,600	288 mi	5	RWD
97. Cadillac OPTIQ	Luxury RWD	$50,900	317 mi	5	RWD
98. Lexus RX	350 FWD	$51,225	25 mpg	5	FWD
99. BMW X3	30 xDrive	$51,300	29 mpg	5	AWD
100. INFINITI QX60	PURE FWD	$51,590	24 mpg	7	FWD
101. Acura MDX	FWD	$51,800	22 mpg	7	FWD
102. Genesis GV60	RWD	$52,525	306 mi	5	RWD
103. Audi Q5	TFSI Premium AWD	$52,800	24 mpg	5	AWD
104. Lincoln Nautilus	Premiere AWD	$53,995	24 mpg	5	AWD
105. Chevrolet Tahoe	Police RWD	$54,500	N/A	N/A	RWD
106. Kia EV9	Light RWD	$54,900	230 mi	7	RWD
107. Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback	45 Premium Plus	$55,100	N/A	5	N/A
107. Audi Q5 Sportback	TFSI Premium AWD	$55,100	24 mpg	5	AWD
109. Volvo EX40	Plus RWD	$55,150	296 mi	5	RWD
110. Polestar 4	Long Range Single Motor RWD	$56,400	310 mi	5	RWD
111. Lincoln Aviator	Premiere RWD	$56,910	21 mpg	6	RWD
112. Lexus TX	350 FWD	$56,940	23 mpg	7	FWD
113. Jaguar F PACE	P250 R-Dynamic S AWD	$57,000	24 mpg	5	AWD
114. Toyota Land Cruiser	1958 4WD	$57,600	23 mpg	5	4WD
115. Ford Expedition	XL SSV 4WD	$57,700	18 mpg	N/A	4WD
115. Genesis GV80	2.5T RWD	$57,700	22 mpg	5	RWD
117. Nissan Armada	4x2 SV	$58,840	18 mpg	8	2WD
118. Hyundai Ioniq 9	S RWD	$58,955	335 mi	7	RWD
119. Cadillac LYRIQ	Luxury AWD	$59,200	303 mi	5	AWD
119. Cadillac LYRIQ V	4dr Luxury	$59,200	N/A	5	N/A
121. Land Rover Discovery	S AWD	$60,200	20 mpg	7	AWD
122. Volvo XC90	B5 Core AWD	$61,050	24 mpg	N/A	AWD
123. Land Rover Range Rover Velar	P250 S AWD	$61,600	23 mpg	5	AWD
124. Audi Q7	Premium 45 quattro	$62,000	22 mpg	7	AWD
125. Mercedes-Benz GLE	350 RWD	$62,250	23 mpg	N/A	RWD
126. Land Rover Defender	S	$63,400	N/A	N/A	N/A
127. Chevrolet Suburban	LS RWD	$63,700	17 mpg	8	RWD
128. Jeep Grand Wagoneer	4x2	$63,995	19 mpg	7	2WD
129. Jeep Recon	Moab 4xe 4x4	$65,000	222 mi	5	4WD
130. Audi SQ5	TFSI Premium AWD	$65,400	23 mpg	5	AWD
130. Porsche Macan	AWD	$65,400	21 mpg	5	AWD
132. Toyota Sequoia	SR5 RWD	$65,725	22 mpg	8	RWD
133. Jeep Wagoneer S	Limited 4xe 4x4	$66,000	N/A	5	4WD
134. Lexus GX	550 Premium AWD	$66,785	17 mpg	7	AWD
135. Audi SQ5 Sportback	TFSI Premium AWD	$66,800	23 mpg	5	AWD
136. Jeep Grand Wagoneer L	4x2	$66,995	19 mpg	7	2WD
137. BMW X5	sDrive40i RWD	$68,300	25 mpg	5	RWD
138. GMC Yukon	Elevation RWD	$69,600	17 mpg	8	RWD
139. Ineos Grenadier Station Wagon	4WD	$71,000	N/A	5	4WD
140. GMC Yukon XL	Elevation RWD	$72,600	17 mpg	8	RWD
141. BMW iX	xDrive45 AWD	$75,150	312 mi	5	AWD
142. Audi Q8	55 TFSI Premium AWD	$75,600	19 mpg	5	AWD
143. Volvo EX90	Plus RWD	$76,695	N/A	N/A	RWD
144. Rivian R1S	Dual Standard AWD	$76,990	258 mi	7	AWD
145. BMW X6	xDrive40i AWD	$77,300	23 mpg	5	AWD
146. Cadillac VISTIQ	Luxury AWD	$77,395	305 mi	7	AWD
147. Land Rover Range Rover Sport	S P360 AWD	$77,600	22 mpg	5	AWD
148. Lucid Gravity	Touring AWD	$79,900	337 mi	N/A	AWD
149. Genesis GV80 Coupe	3.5T AWD	$81,850	19 mpg	5	AWD
150. INFINITI QX80	PURE RWD	$83,750	18 mpg	7	RWD
151. Maserati Grecale	Modena AWD	$84,500	20 mpg	5	AWD
152. Porsche Cayenne	Hybrid Base Style	$86,700	N/A	N/A	N/A
153. BMW X7	xDrive40i AWD	$87,500	23 mpg	7	AWD
154. Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV	400 4MATIC	$89,950	N/A	5	AWD
155. Mercedes-Benz GLS	GLS 450 4MATIC AWD	$90,250	21 mpg	7	AWD
156. Cadillac Escalade	RWD	$91,100	17 mpg	7	RWD
157. Lincoln Navigator	Premiere 4WD	$91,995	17 mpg	7	4WD
158. Audi SQ7	Premium Plus AWD	$93,800	16 mpg	7	AWD
159. Cadillac Escalade ESV	RWD	$94,100	17 mpg	7	RWD
160. GMC Hummer EV SUV	2X 4WD	$97,200	N/A	5	4WD
161. Audi SQ8	Premium Plus AWD	$99,700	16 mpg	5	AWD
162. Lexus LX	600 Premium AWD	$107,000	19 mpg	7	AWD
163. Porsche Cayenne Coupe	E-Hybrid Coupe AWD	$107,300	N/A	4	AWD
164. Land Rover Range Rover	P400 SE AWD	$113,300	21 mpg	5	AWD
165. Tesla Model X	AWD	$114,990	352 mi	5	AWD
166. Cadillac Escalade IQ	Luxury AWD	$127,405	465 mi	7	AWD
167. Cadillac Escalade IQL	Luxury AWD	$130,405	N/A	7	AWD
168. BMW X5 M	Competition AWD	$131,000	15 mpg	5	AWD
169. BMW X6 M	Competition AWD	$136,100	15 mpg	5	AWD
170. Audi RS Q8	Performance AWD	$138,300	16 mpg	5	AWD
171. Mercedes-Benz G-Class	G 550 AWD	$153,900	18 mpg	5	AWD
172. BMW XM	Label AWD	$159,600	14 mpg	5	AWD
173. Bentley Bentayga	Hybrid AWD	$223,600	21 mpg	5	AWD
174. Aston Martin DBX	707 AWD	$257,000	17 mpg	5	AWD
175. Rolls-Royce Cullinan	AWD	$420,000	14 mpg	5	AWD
176. Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan	AWD	$490,000	14 mpg	4	AWD

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