10 Best-Value New Cars That Are Made in the US
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Gabrielle Olya
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If you’re looking to avoid potential tariff-related price hikes on a new car, your best option is to buy one made in the U.S.
“Cars made in the U.S. aren’t exempt — separate tariffs on materials could potentially increase prices — but they are less likely to see a one-lump-sum price increase,” a new Cars.com report states.
If you’re a car shopper on a budget, you should look for cars that are made in the U.S. and provide a great value to begin with. To find the best-value new cars for 2025, Cars.com looked at the total cost for cars with a number of high-demand features and the estimated cost of fuel. Eligibility was limited to cars that come in at or under the class average price.
Based on this analysis, these are the best-value new cars for 2025 that are made in the U.S.
1. 2025 Ford Escape Active
- Starting price: $30,645
- Fuel economy (city/highway/combined mpg): 27/34/30
- Annual fuel costs: $1,600
2. 2025 Hyundai Tucson SE
- Starting price: $30,155
- Fuel economy (city/highway/combined mpg): 25/33/28
- Annual fuel costs: $1,700
3. 2025 Kia Sorento LX
- Starting price: $33,405
- Fuel economy (city/highway/combined mpg): 23/31/26
- Annual fuel costs: $1,800
4. 2025 Subaru Outback Premium
- Starting price: $34,130
- Fuel economy (city/highway/combined mpg): 26/32/28
- Annual fuel costs: $1,700
5. 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe SE
- Starting price: $35,775
- Fuel economy (city/highway/combined mpg): 20/29/24
- Annual fuel costs: $1,950
6. 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz SE FWD
- Starting price: $30,200
- Fuel economy (city/highway/combined mpg): 22/30/25
- Annual fuel costs: $1,900
7. 2025 Nissan Frontier S
- Starting price: $33,560
- Fuel economy (city/highway/combined mpg): 19/24/21
- Annual fuel costs: $2,250
8. 2025 Chevrolet Colorado LT
- Starting price: $37,395
- Fuel economy (city/highway/combined mpg): 19/23/20
- Annual fuel costs: $2,300
9. 2025 Ford F-150 XL SuperCab
- Starting price: $43,755
- Fuel economy (city/highway/combined mpg): 19/25/21
- Annual fuel costs: $2,200
10. 2025 Ram 1500 Big Horn/Lone Star Quad Cab
- Starting price: $47,030
- Fuel economy (city/highway/combined mpg): 20/25/22
- Annual fuel costs: $2,100
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