Independent · sourced · Updated June 2026
Best Cars (2026)
The cheapest cars is Hyundai Elantra (2026) at $22625. Best by the numbers — Hyundai Elantra (2026) (lowest price), Toyota Camry (2026) (newest). This page compares 16 cars across 9 brands on price and key specs — every figure sourced, updated June 2026.
16 cars compared on the specs that matter and US price — ranked cheapest-first. Every spec and price links to its source and the date we captured it.
Key takeaways
- Lowest price: Hyundai Elantra (2026) at $22625 (US MSRP base 2.0L non-ISG per fueleconomy.gov; full range $22,625–$29,400).
- Typical price: from $22625, median $29720, up to $39330 — across 16 priced.
- Tracked: 16 products across 9 brands, current through 2026-06-15.
- Compared on: body style, mpg combined, horsepower, drivetrain, seats, cargo cuft.
Best by the numbers
Objective winners — each is the leader on one measured spec, with the figure. No subjective ranking.
- Lowest price: Hyundai Elantra (2026) ($22625)
- Newest: Toyota Camry (2026) (2026)
- Most powerful: Ford F-150 (2026) (325 horsepower)
- Highest seats: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2026) (6 seats)
- Highest cargo cuft: Toyota RAV4 (2026) (37.8 cargo cuft)
Comparison
| # | Car | Price | body style | mpg combined | horsepower | drivetrain | seats | cargo cuft | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyundai Elantra (2026) | $22625 | compact sedan | 34 | 147 | FWD | 5 | — | fueleconomy.gov |
| 2 | Toyota Corolla (2026) | $22925 | compact sedan | 35 | 169 | FWD | 5 | 13.1 | fueleconomy.gov |
| 3 | Honda Civic (2026) | $24695 | compact sedan | 36 | 150 | FWD | 5 | — | fueleconomy.gov |
| 4 | Honda Accord (2026) | $28395 | midsize sedan | 32 | 192 | FWD | 5 | — | fueleconomy.gov |
| 5 | Kia Sportage (2026) | $28790 | compact SUV | 28 | 187 | FWD | 5 | — | fueleconomy.gov |
| 6 | Nissan Rogue (2026) | $29090 | compact SUV | 32 | 201 | FWD | 5 | — | fueleconomy.gov |
| 7 | Toyota Camry (2026) | $29100 | midsize sedan | 51 | 225 | FWD | 5 | 15.1 | fueleconomy.gov |
| 8 | Hyundai Tucson (2026) | $29450 | compact SUV | 28 | 187 | FWD | 5 | — | fueleconomy.gov |
| 9 | Mazda CX-5 (2026) | $29990 | compact SUV | 26 | 187 | AWD | 5 | — | fueleconomy.gov |
| 10 | Subaru Forester (2026) | $29995 | compact SUV | 29 | 180 | AWD | 5 | — | fueleconomy.gov |
| 11 | Ford Escape (2026) | $30350 | compact SUV | 30 | 181 | FWD | 5 | — | fueleconomy.gov |
| 12 | Honda CR-V (2026) | $30920 | compact SUV | 30 | 190 | FWD | 5 | — | fueleconomy.gov |
| 13 | Toyota RAV4 (2026) | $31900 | compact SUV | 43 | 226 | FWD | 5 | 37.8 | fueleconomy.gov |
| 14 | Subaru Outback (2026) | $34995 | midsize wagon/crossover | 27 | 180 | AWD | 5 | — | fueleconomy.gov |
| 15 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2026) | $36900 | full-size pickup truck | 20 | 310 | RWD | 6 | — | fueleconomy.gov |
| 16 | Ford F-150 (2026) | $39330 | full-size pickup truck | — | 325 | RWD | 3 | — | consumerreports.org |
Specs are as published by the manufacturer (or a reputable spec source where the official page was unavailable); prices are US launch MSRP. Full per-product records and all spec columns are in our open dataset.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest cars?
Hyundai Elantra (2026) is the cheapest at $22625 (US MSRP base 2.0L non-ISG per fueleconomy.gov; full range $22,625–$29,400), as of 2026-06-15.
How much does cars cost?
Across the 16 cars with a published price, the median is $29720, ranging from $22625 to $39330, as of 2026-06-15.
Which cars is best by the numbers?
Lowest price: Hyundai Elantra (2026) ($22625). Newest: Toyota Camry (2026) (2026). Most powerful: Ford F-150 (2026) (325 horsepower).
How many cars are compared here?
16 cars across 9 brands, with US price and key specs, current through 2026-06-15.
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How we compiled this
Specs sourced primarily from fueleconomy.gov (EPA official, vehicle IDs cited in provenance) for MPG and MSRP ranges, supplemented by manufacturer comparison pages (toyota.com, mazdausa.com) for horsepower/cargo/seating, and ConsumerReports.org overview pages for horsepower/starting price cross-check. For each vehicle the base/entry-level gasoline (or standard hybrid where that is the only powertrain offered for 2026) config is used as reference. 2026 MY data used throughout; where 2026 EPA data was absent (Ford F-150), the vehicle is included with null MPG and a note. MSRP = US starting price excluding destination/delivery. specKeys: body_style (string), mpg_combined (number, EPA combined; null if no EPA data), horsepower (number, base engine net hp), drivetrain (string, base config), seats (number), cargo_cuft (number, behind-rear-seat or trunk cu ft with rear seats up; null where not retrievable from accessible sources), powertrain (string, engine description), release (string, MY or date). Numbers stored unit-free. All sources accessed 2026-06-15. A null beats any guess.
Last verified 2026-06-15. We re-check published specs and prices on a recurring cadence and update this page when they change.
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