LeaderboardUpdated April 2026
Lowest AWD unlock price
Ranks models by the lowest trim price that unlocks AWD.
Qualified models
151
Rows that passed data readiness and ranking rules.
Top model
Hyundai Kona
AWD starts at Essential FWD.
Ranking lens
Unlock price
Deterministic scoring from structured catalog data.
Ranked models
The ordering is generated from the current catalog and Trimwise Edge scores. Editorial summaries can layer on later without changing the underlying rank.
| Rank | Model | Segment | Unlock price | Why it ranks | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 Hyundai Kona vs Subcompact SUV | Subcompact SUV | $26,749 | AWD starts at Essential FWD. Essential FWD$26,749 | strong · 100 |
| 2 | 2026 Mitsubishi RVR vs Subcompact SUV | Subcompact SUV | $27,598 | AWD starts at RVR 4WD. RVR 4WD$27,598 | strong · 100 |
| 3 | 2026 Kia Seltos vs Subcompact SUV | Subcompact SUV | $28,095 | AWD starts at LX. LX$28,095 | strong · 100 |
| 4 | 2026 Mazda CX-30 vs Subcompact SUV | Subcompact SUV | $28,650 | AWD starts at CX-30 4WD. CX-30 4WD$28,650 | strong · 100 |
| 5 | 2026 Nissan Kicks vs Subcompact SUV | Subcompact SUV | $29,498 | AWD starts at Kicks S AWD CVT. Kicks S AWD CVT$29,498 | strong · 100 |
| 6 | 2026 Volkswagen Taos vs Subcompact SUV | Subcompact SUV | $29,995 | AWD starts at Trendline 4MOTION. Trendline 4MOTION$29,995 | strong · 80 |
| 7 | 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross vs Subcompact SUV | Subcompact SUV | $30,230 | AWD starts at L AWD. L AWD$30,230 | strong · 100 |
| 8 | 2026 Honda HR-V vs Subcompact SUV | Subcompact SUV | $30,300 | AWD starts at LX 2WD. LX 2WD$30,300 | strong · 100 |
| 9 | 2026 Subaru Impreza vs Car | Compact Hatchback | $30,927 | AWD starts at Convenience 5-door. Convenience 5-door$30,927 | strong · 100 |
| 10 | 2026 Buick Encore GX vs Subcompact SUV | Subcompact SUV | $30,998 | AWD starts at Encore GX AWD. Encore GX AWD$30,998 | strong · 100 |
| 11 | 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs Compact SUV | Compact SUV | $31,498 | AWD starts at Eclipse Cross 4WD. Eclipse Cross 4WD$31,498 | strong · 95 |
| 12 | 2026 Nissan Altima vs Market | Mid-Size Sedan | $32,998 | AWD starts at Altima AWD. Altima AWD$32,998 | strong · 100 |
| 13 | 2026 Subaru Crosstrek vs Subcompact SUV | Subcompact SUV | $33,432 | AWD starts at Convenience. Convenience$33,432 | strong · 100 |
| 14 | 2025 Ford Escape vs Compact SUV | Compact SUV | $33,499 | AWD starts at Active®. Active®$33,499 | strong · 100 |
| 15 | 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer vs Subcompact SUV | Subcompact SUV | $33,843 | AWD starts at Trailblazer AWD. Trailblazer AWD$33,843 | strong · 100 |
| 16 | 2026 Mazda CX-5 vs Compact SUV | Compact SUV | $33,850 | AWD starts at CX-5 4WD. CX-5 4WD$33,850 | strong · 100 |
| 17 | 2026 Kia Sportage vs Compact SUV | Compact SUV | $34,395 | AWD starts at LX. LX$34,395 | strong · 100 |
| 18 | 2026 Nissan Rogue vs Compact SUV | Compact SUV | $34,598 | AWD starts at Rogue S AWD CVT. Rogue S AWD CVT$34,598 | strong · 100 |
| 19 | 2026 Hyundai Tucson vs Compact SUV | Compact SUV | $35,099 | AWD starts at Preferred AWD. Preferred AWD$35,099 | strong · 100 |
| 20 | 2025 Toyota Corolla vs Car | Compact sedan | $36,995 | AWD starts at XSE Hybrid AWD. XSE Hybrid AWD$36,995 | strong · 100 |
| 21 | 2026 Jeep Compass vs Compact SUV | Compact SUV | $36,995 | AWD starts at Compass 4X4. Compass 4X4$36,995 | strong · 95 |
| 22 | 2026 Subaru Forester vs Compact SUV | Compact SUV | $37,032 | AWD starts at Convenience. Convenience$37,032 | strong · 100 |
| 23 | 2026 Toyota RAV4 vs Compact SUV | Compact SUV | $37,500 | AWD starts at LE. LE$37,500 | strong · 100 |
| 24 | 2026 Ford Maverick vs Truck | Compact Pickup | $37,600 | AWD starts at XLT. XLT$37,600 | strong · 100 |
| 25 | 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan vs Compact SUV | Compact SUV | $37,995 | AWD starts at Trendline 4MOTION. Trendline 4MOTION$37,995 | strong · 80 |
| 26 | 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander vs Mid-Size SUV | Mid-Size SUV | $38,198 | AWD starts at Outlander 4WD. Outlander 4WD$38,198 | strong · 95 |
| 27 | 2026 GMC Terrain vs Compact SUV | Compact SUV | $38,598 | AWD starts at Terrain AWD. Terrain AWD$38,598 | strong · 100 |
| 28 | 2026 Toyota Camry vs Market | Mid-Size Sedan | $38,770 | AWD starts at SE Upgrade AWD. SE Upgrade AWD$38,770 | strong · 100 |
| 29 | 2025 Subaru Ascent vs Mid-Size SUV | Mid-Size SUV | $38,995 | AWD starts at Ascent AWD. Ascent AWD$38,995 | strong · 95 |
| 30 | 2026 Buick Envision vs Compact SUV | Compact SUV | $38,998 | AWD starts at Envision AWD. Envision AWD$38,998 | strong · 95 |
| 31 | 2026 Mazda CX-50 vs Compact SUV | Compact SUV | $39,150 | AWD starts at CX-50 4WD. CX-50 4WD$39,150 | strong · 100 |
| 32 | 2026 Ford Bronco Sport vs Compact SUV | Compact SUV | $39,395 | AWD starts at Big Bend®. Big Bend®$39,395 | strong · 100 |
| 33 | 2026 Honda CR-V vs Compact SUV | Compact SUV | $39,775 | AWD starts at LX. LX$39,775 | strong · 100 |
| 34 | 2026 Dodge Hornet vs Compact SUV | Compact SUV | $39,995 | AWD starts at Hornet AWD. Hornet AWD$39,995 | strong · 95 |
| 35 | 2026 Audi A3 vs Market | Compact Luxury Sedan | $40,500 | AWD starts at A3 40 TFSI quattro. A3 40 TFSI quattro$40,500 | strong · 95 |
| 36 | 2026 Subaru WRX vs Car | Compact Performance Sedan | $41,232 | AWD starts at Sport. Sport$41,232 | usable · 75 |
| 37 | 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz vs Truck | Compact Pickup | $41,999 | AWD starts at Preferred AWD. Preferred AWD$41,999 | strong · 100 |
| 38 | 2026 Audi Q3 vs Subcompact Luxury SUV | Subcompact Luxury SUV | $42,500 | AWD starts at Q3 TFSI quattro. Q3 TFSI quattro$42,500 | strong · 95 |
| 39 | 2026 GMC Canyon vs Mid-Size Pickup | Mid-Size Pickup | $42,998 | AWD starts at Canyon 4WD. Canyon 4WD$42,998 | strong · 100 |
| 40 | 2026 Ford Ranger vs Mid-Size Pickup | Mid-Size Pickup | $43,370 | AWD starts at XL. XL$43,370 | strong · 100 |
| 41 | 2026 Kia Sorento vs Mid-Size SUV | Mid-Size SUV | $43,695 | AWD starts at LX HEV. LX HEV$43,695 | strong · 100 |
| 42 | 2026 Subaru Outback vs Car | Mid-Size Wagon | $43,732 | AWD starts at Touring. Touring$43,732 | strong · 100 |
| 43 | 2025 Lincoln Corsair vs Compact Luxury SUV | Compact Luxury SUV | $43,750 | AWD starts at Corsair AWD. Corsair AWD$43,750 | strong · 95 |
| 44 | 2026 Cadillac CT5 vs Mid-Size Luxury Sedan | Mid-Size Luxury Sedan | $43,998 | AWD starts at CT5 AWD. CT5 AWD$43,998 | strong · 100 |
| 45 | 2026 Cadillac XT4 vs Compact Luxury SUV | Compact Luxury SUV | $43,998 | AWD starts at XT4 AWD. XT4 AWD$43,998 | strong · 95 |
| 46 | 2026 Jeep Wrangler vs SUV | Off-Road SUV | $44,490 | AWD starts at Sport. Sport$44,490 | usable · 75 |
| 47 | 2026 Volkswagen Atlas vs Mid-Size SUV | Mid-Size SUV | $44,995 | AWD starts at Comfortline 4MOTION. Comfortline 4MOTION$44,995 | strong · 80 |
| 48 | 2026 Mazda CX-90 vs Mid-Size SUV | Mid-Size SUV | $45,950 | AWD starts at CX-90 4WD. CX-90 4WD$45,950 | strong · 100 |
| 49 | 2026 Lexus UX / UX 300e vs Subcompact Luxury SUV | Subcompact Luxury SUV | $46,115 | AWD starts at UX 300h F SPORT Design. UX 300h F SPORT Design$46,115 | strong · 100 |
| 50 | 2026 Chevrolet Colorado vs Mid-Size Pickup | Mid-Size Pickup | $46,443 | AWD starts at Colorado 4WD. Colorado 4WD$46,443 | strong · 100 |