Independent · sourced · Updated July 2026
Best Toilets (2026)
Best by the numbers — Kohler Cimarron K-31621 (lowest price). The cheapest is Kohler Cimarron K-31621 at $213. 10 toilets compared from $213 to $1623 across 6 brands — every figure sourced, updated July 2026.
10 toilets 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: Kohler Cimarron K-31621 at $213 (Consumer Reports' K-31621 review page lists the model "from $213.00" (aggregated across 4 retailers), accessed 2026-07-13 — used as typical US street/retail price. For reference, kohler.com separately displayed a "$547.15 List" (and $410.36 sale) price for the K-31621-NY color variant, but that is a specific-color list figure and was not used here.).
- Typical price: from $213, median $351.38, up to $1623 — across 10 priced.
- Tracked: 10 products across 6 brands, current through 2026-07-13.
- Compared on: Flush type, Flush volume gpf, Map score, Bowl shape, Bowl height inches, Rough in inches.
Best by the numbers
Objective winners — each is the leader on one measured spec, with the figure. No subjective ranking.
- Lowest price: Kohler Cimarron K-31621 ($213)
Top 3 by quality
An algorithmic overall ranking from the data on this page — value for money, spec strength, and recency. 100% data-driven, no paid placement.
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TOTO Drake CST776CEFG Quality score 98/100 Best value -
Niagara Original Stealth 0.8 GPF Quality score 0/100 Top pick -
Woodbridge T-0019 Quality score 0/100 Best value
How we rank: Value 45% · Spec strength 35% · Recency 20%. Scores are computed only within this category from published specs and prices — never influenced by commissions or placement. Method & open data →
Comparison
| Compare | # | Toilet | Price | Flush type | Flush volume gpf | Map score | Bowl shape | Bowl height inches | Rough in inches | Source |
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| 1 |  Kohler Cimarron K-31621 | $213 | gravity | 1.28 | — | elongated | — | 12 | studiokohler.com | |
| 2 | Niagara Original Stealth 0.8 GPF | $266.18 | gravity | 0.8 | 800 | elongated | 17 | 12 | niagaracorp.com | |
| 3 |  American Standard Cadet 3 | $292 | gravity | 1.28 | — | elongated | — | 12 | americanstandard-us.com | |
| 4 |  Swiss Madison St. Tropez SM-1T254 | $311.2 | dual-flush | 1.6 | — | elongated | — | 12 | swissmadison.com | |
| 5 |  Kohler Highline K-3999 | $343.76 | gravity | 1.28 | — | elongated | — | 12 | kohler.com | |
| 6 | Woodbridge T-0019 | $359 | dual-flush | 1.28 | 1000 | elongated | — | 12 | woodbridgebath.com | |
| 7 |  American Standard Champion 4 | $436 | — | 1.6 | — | elongated | — | 12 | americanstandard-us.com | |
| 8 |  Kohler Santa Rosa K-3810 | $448.65 | gravity | 1.28 | — | elongated | — | 12 | kohler.com | |
| 9 | TOTO Drake CST776CEFG | $503 | gravity | 1.28 | — | elongated | 16.125 | 12 | totousa.com | |
| 10 |  TOTO Nexus MS642124CEFG | $1623 | gravity | 1.28 | — | elongated | — | 12 | totousa.com |
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 toilet?
Kohler Cimarron K-31621 is the cheapest at $213 (Consumer Reports' K-31621 review page lists the model "from $213.00" (aggregated across 4 retailers), accessed 2026-07-13 — used as typical US street/retail price. For reference, kohler.com separately displayed a "$547.15 List" (and $410.36 sale) price for the K-31621-NY color variant, but that is a specific-color list figure and was not used here.), as of 2026-07-13.
How much does toilets cost?
Across the 10 toilets with a published price, the median is $351.38, ranging from $213 to $1623, as of 2026-07-13.
Which toilet is best by the numbers?
Lowest price: Kohler Cimarron K-31621 ($213).
How many toilets are compared here?
10 toilets across 6 brands, with US price and key specs, current through 2026-07-13.
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How we compiled this
Covers standalone floor-mounted residential toilets sold as a complete fixture (bowl plus tank where applicable) at a published US MSRP or typical retail price. Excludes standalone bidet seats and washlets (see bidet-toilet-seats), wall-hung carrier/in-wall tank systems, portable/RV/composting units, and commercial flushometer fixtures. Price is typical US retail or MSRP in USD for the complete toilet. flushType is an enum: gravity, pressure-assisted, or dual-flush. flushVolumeGpf is the full-flush water use in US gallons per flush; for dual-flush models this is the higher (solid) volume. mapScore is the MaP (Maximum Performance) test result in grams of solid waste cleared in a single flush, higher is better; null if the model has not been MaP-tested. bowlShape is an enum: elongated or round-front. bowlHeightInches is the floor-to-bowl-rim height in inches excluding the seat (comfort/chair height is roughly 16.5 to 19). roughInInches is the drain rough-in distance in inches (standard is 12; some models offer 10 or 14). trapwayDiameterInches is the fully glazed trapway inner diameter in inches; null if not disclosed. pieceCount is an enum: one-piece or two-piece. waterSenseCertified is a boolean (EPA WaterSense certified, effective flush at or below 1.28 gpf). seatIncluded is a boolean (toilet seat included in the box). weightPounds is product weight in pounds.
Last verified 2026-07-13. We re-check published specs and prices on a recurring cadence and update this page when they change.
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