Cheapest Cars to Run
Models with a low entry price and strong fuel economy — the combination that keeps total cost of ownership down over several years.
| # | Model | From · Economy | Price range | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyundai IoniqReliability 8.0 / 10 | $22,200 · 58 mpg | $22,200–$38,815 | 2017–2022 |
| 2 | Toyota Prius | $24,800 · 58 mpg | $24,800–$37,700 | 2015–2026 |
| 3 | Hyundai ElantraReliability 7.8 / 10 | $16,950 · 53 mpg | $16,950–$29,800 | 2015–2026 |
| 4 | Toyota Corolla | $18,195 · 52 mpg | $18,195–$47,110 | 2015–2026 |
| 5 | Toyota CamryReliability 8.9 / 10 | $22,250 · 53 mpg | $22,250–$36,750 | 2015–2026 |
| 6 | Hyundai SonataReliability 8.0 / 10 | $21,150 · 50 mpg | $21,150–$39,025 | 2015–2026 |
| 7 | Honda Insight | $22,930 · 49 mpg | $22,930–$29,790 | 2019–2022 |
| 8 | Honda AccordReliability 8.5 / 10 (est.) | $22,105 · 48 mpg | $22,105–$39,495 | 2015–2026 |
| 9 | Honda CivicReliability 8.6 / 10 (est.) | $18,290 · 47 mpg | $18,290–$33,595 | 2015–2026 |
| 10 | Ford Escape | $23,750 · 44 mpg | $23,750–$41,995 | 2015–2026 |
| 11 | Ford Maverick | $19,995 · 42 mpg | $19,995–$42,490 | 2022–2026 |
| 12 | Hyundai TucsonReliability 6.5 / 10 | $21,650 · 38 mpg | $21,650–$48,900 | 2015–2026 |
| 13 | Toyota Corolla Cross | $24,800 · 38 mpg | $24,800–$34,100 | 2022–2026 |
| 14 | Toyota RAV4 | $25,405 · 38 mpg | $25,405–$41,750 | 2015–2026 |
| 15 | Kia SportageReliability 8.3 / 10 | $21,700 · 37 mpg | $21,700–$27,700 | 2015–2026 |
| 16 | Chevrolet Malibu | $21,625 · 36 mpg | $21,625–$33,500 | 2015–2025 |
| 17 | Hyundai Santa FeReliability 7.5 / 10 | $25,750 · 37 mpg | $25,750–$48,450 | 2015–2026 |
| 18 | Honda HR-VReliability 8.0 / 10 (est.) | $19,115 · 35 mpg | $19,115–$31,850 | 2016–2026 |
| 19 | Honda CR-VReliability 8.3 / 10 (est.) | $23,445 · 36 mpg | $23,445–$50,000 | 2015–2026 |
| 20 | Hyundai AccentReliability 7.5 / 10 | $14,745 · 33 mpg | $14,745–$19,600 | 2015–2022 |
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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