Best Cars Under $40,000
Models whose entry trim lists below $40,000, ranked by fuel economy. This band is where most well-equipped family cars and mid-size SUVs land.
| # | Model | From | Price range | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota Crown | $39,050 · 41 mpg | $39,050–$41,450 | 2023–2026 |
| 2 | Lexus ES | $37,550 · 39 mpg | $37,550–$45,200 | 2015–2026 |
| 3 | Chevrolet Volt | $33,170 · 38 mpg | $33,170–$38,945 | 2015–2019 |
| 4 | Acura Integra | $32,495 · 37 mpg | $32,495–$55,150 | 2023–2026 |
| 5 | Toyota Highlander | $30,450 · 35 mpg | $30,450–$56,000 | 2015–2026 |
| 6 | Acura TLX | $32,965 · 35 mpg | $32,965–$54,795 | 2015–2025 |
| 7 | Audi A4Reliability 7.2 / 10 | $35,500 · 34 mpg | $35,500–$57,400 | 2015–2026 |
| 8 | Cadillac CT4 | $33,395 · 34 mpg | $33,395–$37,795 | 2020–2026 |
| 9 | Lexus IS | $36,550 · 33 mpg | $36,550–$43,100 | 2015–2026 |
| 10 | Hyundai PalisadeReliability 7.5 / 10 | $31,975 · 33 mpg | $31,975–$56,780 | 2020–2026 |
| 11 | Volvo XC40 | $34,795 · 33 mpg | $34,795–$53,990 | 2019–2026 |
| 12 | BMW 3 Series | $32,950 · 32 mpg | $32,950–$63,700 | 2015–2026 |
| 13 | Cadillac CT5 | $36,895 · 32 mpg | $36,895–$49,200 | 2020–2026 |
| 14 | Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid | $39,995 · 32 mpg | $39,995–$62,460 | 2017–2026 |
| 15 | Lexus RC | $39,995 · 32 mpg | $39,995–$71,100 | 2015–2026 |
| 16 | Chrysler 300 | $30,390 · 31 mpg | $30,390–$55,000 | 2015–2026 |
| 17 | Cadillac ATS | $33,215 · 31 mpg | $33,215–$67,795 | 2015–2019 |
| 18 | Buick Envision | $31,800 · 31 mpg | $31,800–$44,710 | 2016–2026 |
| 19 | Dodge Hornet | $31,000 · 30 mpg | $31,000–$48,340 | 2023–2026 |
| 20 | BMW X3 | $38,500 · 30 mpg | $38,500–$65,900 | 2015–2026 |
Figures are the best quoted across each model's trims and years, taken from the Cars4Real catalog. Prices are original sticker prices, so used examples list for less.
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