LeaderboardUpdated April 2026
Lowest entry price
Ranks vehicles by the lowest positive MSRP in the tracked trim ladder.
Qualified models
203
Rows that passed data readiness and ranking rules.
Top model
Nissan Versa
Nissan Versa starts at $20,298 in the tracked ladder.
Ranking lens
Entry MSRP
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 | Entry MSRP | Why it ranks | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025 Nissan Versa vs Car | Subcompact Sedan | $20,298 | Nissan Versa starts at $20,298 in the tracked ladder. | usable · 70 |
| 2 | 2026 Hyundai Venue vs Subcompact SUV | Subcompact SUV | $21,999 | Hyundai Venue starts at $21,999 in the tracked ladder. | strong · 95 |
| 3 | 2026 Hyundai Elantra vs Compact Sedan | Compact Sedan | $22,999 | Hyundai Elantra starts at $22,999 in the tracked ladder. | strong · 100 |
| 4 | 2026 Kia K4 vs Compact Sedan | Compact Sedan | $24,295 | Kia K4 starts at $24,295 in the tracked ladder. | strong · 100 |
| 5 | 2026 Toyota Corolla Hatchback vs Car | Compact Hatchback | $25,070 | Toyota Corolla Hatchback starts at $25,070 in the tracked ladder. | strong · 95 |
| 6 | 2026 Nissan Sentra vs Compact Sedan | Compact Sedan | $25,268 | Nissan Sentra starts at $25,268 in the tracked ladder. | strong · 100 |
| 7 | 2026 Volkswagen Jetta vs Compact Sedan | Compact Sedan | $25,995 | Volkswagen Jetta starts at $25,995 in the tracked ladder. | usable · 55 |
| 8 | 2026 Kia Seltos vs Subcompact SUV | Subcompact SUV | $26,095 | Kia Seltos starts at $26,095 in the tracked ladder. | strong · 100 |
| 9 | 2025 Toyota Corolla vs Car | Compact sedan | $26,395 | Toyota Corolla starts at $26,395 in the tracked ladder. | strong · 100 |
| 10 | 2026 Hyundai Kona vs Subcompact SUV | Subcompact SUV | $26,749 | Hyundai Kona starts at $26,749 in the tracked ladder. | strong · 100 |
| 11 | 2026 Nissan Kicks vs Subcompact SUV | Subcompact SUV | $27,198 | Nissan Kicks starts at $27,198 in the tracked ladder. | strong · 100 |
| 12 | 2026 Mitsubishi RVR vs Subcompact SUV | Subcompact SUV | $27,598 | Mitsubishi RVR starts at $27,598 in the tracked ladder. | strong · 100 |
| 13 | 2026 Chevrolet Trax vs Subcompact SUV | Subcompact SUV | $27,843 | Chevrolet Trax starts at $27,843 in the tracked ladder. | usable · 70 |
| 14 | 2026 Kia Soul vs SUV | Subcompact Crossover | $27,995 | Kia Soul starts at $27,995 in the tracked ladder. | usable · 70 |
| 15 | 2026 Buick Envista vs Subcompact SUV | Subcompact SUV | $27,998 | Buick Envista starts at $27,998 in the tracked ladder. | usable · 70 |
| 16 | 2026 Honda Civic Sedan vs Compact Sedan | Compact Sedan | $28,340 | Honda Civic Sedan starts at $28,340 in the tracked ladder. | strong · 100 |
| 17 | 2026 Mazda CX-30 vs Subcompact SUV | Subcompact SUV | $28,650 | Mazda CX-30 starts at $28,650 in the tracked ladder. | strong · 100 |
| 18 | 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross vs Subcompact SUV | Subcompact SUV | $28,830 | Toyota Corolla Cross starts at $28,830 in the tracked ladder. | strong · 100 |
| 19 | 2025 Honda Civic Sedan vs Car | Compact sedan | $28,895 | Honda Civic Sedan starts at $28,895 in the tracked ladder. | strong · 100 |
| 20 | 2026 Volkswagen Taos vs Subcompact SUV | Subcompact SUV | $29,995 | Volkswagen Taos starts at $29,995 in the tracked ladder. | strong · 80 |
| 21 | 2026 Honda HR-V vs Subcompact SUV | Subcompact SUV | $30,300 | Honda HR-V starts at $30,300 in the tracked ladder. | strong · 100 |
| 22 | 2026 Kia Niro vs Compact SUV | Compact SUV | $30,845 | Kia Niro starts at $30,845 in the tracked ladder. | strong · 100 |
| 23 | 2026 Subaru Impreza vs Car | Compact Hatchback | $30,927 | Subaru Impreza starts at $30,927 in the tracked ladder. | strong · 100 |
| 24 | 2026 Buick Encore GX vs Subcompact SUV | Subcompact SUV | $30,998 | Buick Encore GX starts at $30,998 in the tracked ladder. | strong · 100 |
| 25 | 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs Compact SUV | Compact SUV | $31,498 | Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross starts at $31,498 in the tracked ladder. | strong · 95 |
| 26 | 2025 Chevrolet Malibu vs Mid-Size Sedan | Mid-Size Sedan | $31,498 | Chevrolet Malibu starts at $31,498 in the tracked ladder. | usable · 70 |
| 27 | 2026 Honda Civic Hatchback vs Car | Compact Hatchback | $32,200 | Honda Civic Hatchback starts at $32,200 in the tracked ladder. | strong · 100 |
| 28 | 2026 Kia Sportage vs Compact SUV | Compact SUV | $32,295 | Kia Sportage starts at $32,295 in the tracked ladder. | strong · 100 |
| 29 | 2026 Toyota GR86 vs Sports Car | Sports Car | $32,895 | Toyota GR86 starts at $32,895 in the tracked ladder. | usable · 75 |
| 30 | 2026 Nissan Altima vs Mid-Size Sedan | Mid-Size Sedan | $32,998 | Nissan Altima starts at $32,998 in the tracked ladder. | strong · 100 |
| 31 | 2026 Subaru Crosstrek vs Subcompact SUV | Subcompact SUV | $33,432 | Subaru Crosstrek starts at $33,432 in the tracked ladder. | strong · 100 |
| 32 | 2025 Ford Escape vs Compact SUV | Compact SUV | $33,499 | Ford Escape starts at $33,499 in the tracked ladder. | strong · 100 |
| 33 | 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer vs Subcompact SUV | Subcompact SUV | $33,538 | Chevrolet Trailblazer starts at $33,538 in the tracked ladder. | strong · 100 |
| 34 | 2026 Mazda CX-5 vs Compact SUV | Compact SUV | $33,850 | Mazda CX-5 starts at $33,850 in the tracked ladder. | strong · 100 |
| 35 | 2026 Nissan Rogue vs Compact SUV | Compact SUV | $34,598 | Nissan Rogue starts at $34,598 in the tracked ladder. | strong · 100 |
| 36 | 2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI vs Car | Compact Performance Sedan | $34,995 | Volkswagen Jetta GLI starts at $34,995 in the tracked ladder. | usable · 55 |
| 37 | 2026 Toyota Camry vs Mid-Size Sedan | Mid-Size Sedan | $35,075 | Toyota Camry starts at $35,075 in the tracked ladder. | strong · 100 |
| 38 | 2026 Hyundai Tucson vs Compact SUV | Compact SUV | $35,099 | Hyundai Tucson starts at $35,099 in the tracked ladder. | strong · 100 |
| 39 | 2026 Ford Maverick vs Truck | Compact Pickup | $35,600 | Ford Maverick starts at $35,600 in the tracked ladder. | strong · 100 |
| 40 | 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Car | Compact Performance Hatchback | $35,995 | Volkswagen Golf GTI starts at $35,995 in the tracked ladder. | thin · 30 |
| 41 | 2026 Subaru BRZ vs Sports Car | Sports Car | $36,027 | Subaru BRZ starts at $36,027 in the tracked ladder. | usable · 75 |
| 42 | 2026 Hyundai Sonata vs Mid-Size Sedan | Mid-Size Sedan | $36,099 | Hyundai Sonata starts at $36,099 in the tracked ladder. | strong · 100 |
| 43 | 2026 Acura Integra vs Car | Compact Luxury Car | $36,900 | Acura Integra starts at $36,900 in the tracked ladder. | usable · 70 |
| 44 | 2026 Jeep Compass vs Compact SUV | Compact SUV | $36,995 | Jeep Compass starts at $36,995 in the tracked ladder. | strong · 95 |
| 45 | 2026 Subaru Forester vs Compact SUV | Compact SUV | $37,032 | Subaru Forester starts at $37,032 in the tracked ladder. | strong · 100 |
| 46 | 2026 Chevrolet Equinox vs Compact SUV | Compact SUV | $37,443 | Chevrolet Equinox starts at $37,443 in the tracked ladder. | strong · 100 |
| 47 | 2026 Toyota RAV4 vs Compact SUV | Compact SUV | $37,500 | Toyota RAV4 starts at $37,500 in the tracked ladder. | strong · 100 |
| 48 | 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan vs Compact SUV | Compact SUV | $37,995 | Volkswagen Tiguan starts at $37,995 in the tracked ladder. | strong · 80 |
| 49 | 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander vs Mid-Size SUV | Mid-Size SUV | $38,198 | Mitsubishi Outlander starts at $38,198 in the tracked ladder. | strong · 95 |
| 50 | 2026 Honda Accord vs Mid-Size Sedan | Mid-Size Sedan | $38,500 | Honda Accord starts at $38,500 in the tracked ladder. | strong · 100 |