Cheapest SUVs of 2026

SUVs ranked by lowest starting MSRP.

Data-driven ranking · Rankings computed August 26, 2026 · Listing counts refresh daily

What are the cheapest SUVs? The 2026 Chevrolet Trax ranks #1, followed by the 2026 Nissan Kicks and the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer.

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Cheapest SUVs FAQ

What are the cheapest SUVs?
OpenDealer ranks the following as the cheapest suvs for 2026: Chevrolet Trax, Nissan Kicks, Chevrolet Trailblazer, Kia Seltos, Buick Envista.
How much do the cheapest suvs cost?
Starting MSRPs in this ranking range from $21,600 to $27,395, depending on trim and configuration.
What is the cheapest vehicle in the cheapest suvs list?
The 2026 Chevrolet Trax has the lowest starting MSRP in this ranking at $21,600.
How does OpenDealer rank vehicles?
Ranked by starting MSRP (lowest first), with ties broken by the OpenDealer composite score (safety, efficiency, value, popularity, availability). All inputs are from public data sources; no paid placement.

How this ranking works

Ranked by starting MSRP (lowest first), with ties broken by the OpenDealer composite score (safety, efficiency, value, popularity, availability). All inputs are from public data sources; no paid placement.

Rank order and scores are computed from public data (NHTSA, EPA, manufacturer pricing, 2025 US sales figures) and inventory availability at snapshot time, then frozen for six months. OpenDealer listing counts and shop links refresh daily. Dealers cannot pay to influence placement. Rankings last computed August 26, 2026.

US sales data courtesy of GoodCarBadCar.net.