LeaderboardUpdated April 2026
Lowest Hybrid trim tax
Ranks models by how little extra a shopper spends above the entry trim to unlock Hybrid.
Qualified models
41
Rows that passed data readiness and ranking rules.
Top model
Kia Sorento
Hybrid costs $0 above this model's entry trim.
Ranking lens
Trim tax
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 | Trim tax | Why it ranks | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 Kia Sorento vs Market | Mid-Size SUV | $0 | Hybrid costs $0 above this model's entry trim. LX HEV$43,695 | strong · 100 |
| 2 | 2026 Toyota RAV4 vs Compact SUV | Compact SUV | $0 | Hybrid costs $0 above this model's entry trim. LE$37,500 | strong · 100 |
| 3 | 2026 Lexus UX / UX 300e vs Market | Subcompact Luxury SUV | $0 | Hybrid costs $0 above this model's entry trim. UX 300h Premium$45,045 | strong · 100 |
| 4 | 2026 Toyota Crown vs Car | Full-Size Sedan | $0 | Hybrid costs $0 above this model's entry trim. Limited$55,227 | strong · 100 |
| 5 | 2026 BMW X3 vs Market | Compact Luxury SUV | $0 | Hybrid costs $0 above this model's entry trim. X3 30 xDrive$64,092 | strong · 100 |
| 6 | 2026 Toyota Sienna vs Market | Minivan | $0 | Hybrid costs $0 above this model's entry trim. LE FWD 8-Pass$50,420 | strong · 100 |
| 7 | 2026 Toyota Sequoia vs Full-Size SUV | Full-Size SUV | $0 | Hybrid costs $0 above this model's entry trim. SR5 TRD Off Road$85,690 | strong · 100 |
| 8 | 2026 BMW X5 vs Market | Mid-Size Luxury SUV | $0 | Hybrid costs $0 above this model's entry trim. X5 xDrive40i$96,192 | strong · 95 |
| 9 | 2026 Kia EV9 vs Full-Size SUV | Full-Size SUV | $0 | Hybrid costs $0 above this model's entry trim. Light RWD$59,995 | usable · 75 |
| 10 | 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC vs Market | Compact Luxury SUV | $0 | Hybrid costs $0 above this model's entry trim. AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe$57,800 | usable · 75 |
| 11 | 2026 Subaru Solterra vs Compact SUV | Compact SUV | $0 | Hybrid costs $0 above this model's entry trim. Solterra AWD$55,327 | usable · 75 |
| 12 | 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs Market | Mid-Size Sedan | $0 | Hybrid costs $0 above this model's entry trim. Preferred Long Range$54,999 | usable · 75 |
| 13 | 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE vs Market | Mid-Size Luxury SUV | $0 | Hybrid costs $0 above this model's entry trim. GLE 450e 4MATIC SUV$93,400 | usable · 70 |
| 14 | 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N vs Market | Performance Compact SUV | $0 | Hybrid costs $0 above this model's entry trim. N$78,199 | usable · 70 |
| 15 | 2026 Porsche Cayenne vs Market | Mid-Size Luxury SUV | $0 | Hybrid costs $0 above this model's entry trim. Cayenne E-Hybrid$89,900 | usable · 55 |
| 16 | 2026 Porsche Panamera vs Car | Full-Size Luxury Sedan | $0 | Hybrid costs $0 above this model's entry trim. Panamera 4 E-Hybrid$116,900 | usable · 55 |
| 17 | 2026 Hyundai Sonata vs Market | Mid-Size Sedan | $100 | Hybrid costs $100 above this model's entry trim. Preferred Trend Hybrid$36,199 | strong · 100 |
| 18 | 2026 Kia Niro vs Compact SUV | Compact SUV | $2,000 | Hybrid costs $2,000 above this model's entry trim. EX Hybrid$32,845 | strong · 100 |
| 19 | 2026 Kia Seltos vs Market | Subcompact SUV | $2,000 | Hybrid costs $2,000 above this model's entry trim. LX$28,095 | strong · 100 |
| 20 | 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs Compact SUV | Compact SUV | $2,000 | Hybrid costs $2,000 above this model's entry trim. Preferred Long Range AWD$57,499 | usable · 75 |
| 21 | 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander vs Full-Size SUV | Full-Size SUV | $3,400 | Hybrid costs $3,400 above this model's entry trim. Hybrid XLE$55,535 | strong · 100 |
| 22 | 2026 Toyota Camry vs Market | Mid-Size Sedan | $3,695 | Hybrid costs $3,695 above this model's entry trim. SE Upgrade AWD$38,770 | strong · 100 |
| 23 | 2026 Honda Civic Hatchback vs Car | Compact Hatchback | $3,800 | Hybrid costs $3,800 above this model's entry trim. Sport Hybrid$36,000 | strong · 100 |
| 24 | 2026 Honda Accord vs Market | Mid-Size Sedan | $5,200 | Hybrid costs $5,200 above this model's entry trim. SPORT-L HYBRID$43,700 | strong · 100 |
| 25 | 2026 Honda Civic Sedan vs Market | Compact Sedan | $5,760 | Hybrid costs $5,760 above this model's entry trim. SPORT HYBRID$34,100 | strong · 100 |
| 26 | 2026 Honda CR-V vs Compact SUV | Compact SUV | $6,125 | Hybrid costs $6,125 above this model's entry trim. Sport Hybrid$45,900 | strong · 100 |
| 27 | 2026 Hyundai Palisade vs Full-Size SUV | Full-Size SUV | $6,800 | Hybrid costs $6,800 above this model's entry trim. Luxury Hybrid 8-Passenger$60,499 | strong · 100 |
| 28 | 2026 Kia EV6 vs Compact SUV | Compact SUV | $7,000 | Hybrid costs $7,000 above this model's entry trim. Wind RWD$55,995 | usable · 75 |
| 29 | 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross vs Market | Subcompact SUV | $7,330 | Hybrid costs $7,330 above this model's entry trim. Hybrid SE AWD$36,160 | strong · 100 |
| 30 | 2026 Ford F-150 vs Market | Full-Size Pickup | $7,605 | Hybrid costs $7,605 above this model's entry trim. XLT$58,545 | strong · 100 |
| 31 | 2026 Hyundai Tucson vs Compact SUV | Compact SUV | $8,700 | Hybrid costs $8,700 above this model's entry trim. N Line Hybrid AWD$43,799 | strong · 100 |
| 32 | 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser vs Full-Size SUV | Full-Size SUV | $8,770 | Hybrid costs $8,770 above this model's entry trim. Land Cruiser$80,325 | strong · 100 |
| 33 | 2026 Kia Sportage vs Compact SUV | Compact SUV | $9,200 | Hybrid costs $9,200 above this model's entry trim. EX Hybrid$41,495 | strong · 100 |
| 34 | 2026 Subaru Crosstrek vs Market | Subcompact SUV | $10,000 | Hybrid costs $10,000 above this model's entry trim. Hybrid Limited$43,432 | strong · 100 |
| 35 | 2025 Honda Civic Sedan vs Car | Compact sedan | $10,300 | Hybrid costs $10,300 above this model's entry trim. Touring Hybrid$39,195 | strong · 100 |
| 36 | 2025 Toyota Corolla vs Car | Compact sedan | $10,600 | Hybrid costs $10,600 above this model's entry trim. XSE Hybrid AWD$36,995 | strong · 100 |
| 37 | 2026 Kia Telluride vs Full-Size SUV | Full-Size SUV | $11,100 | Hybrid costs $11,100 above this model's entry trim. X-Line$62,095 | strong · 100 |
| 38 | 2026 Lexus RZ vs Market | Compact Luxury SUV | $13,001 | Hybrid costs $13,001 above this model's entry trim. RZ 450e AWD Luxury$72,991 | usable · 75 |
| 39 | 2026 Subaru Forester vs Compact SUV | Compact SUV | $14,500 | Hybrid costs $14,500 above this model's entry trim. Hybrid Premier$51,532 | strong · 100 |
| 40 | 2026 Toyota Tacoma vs Market | Mid-Size Pickup | $16,420 | Hybrid costs $16,420 above this model's entry trim. 4X4 DOUBLE CAB HYBRID$65,315 | strong · 100 |
| 41 | 2026 Lexus ES vs Market | Mid-Size Luxury Sedan | $16,534 | Hybrid costs $16,534 above this model's entry trim. ES 300h Ultra Luxury$66,819 | strong · 100 |