This year has been marked by steep price increases, and the unpredictability and instability created by President Donald Trump’s tariffs makes the possibility of prices rising even further all the more likely. That all can make this a difficult and uncertain time if you are in the market for a new car, especially if you are on a budget.
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This is where the American Automobile Association (AAA) comes in. The AAA online Car Guide provides a handy exploration of the auto market, organizing the best and highest-ranked vehicles by their price point.
Are you a discerning shopper working from a budget between $40,000 and $60,000? AAA has a breakdown for that specific price range, from which GOBanking Rates has selected the 10 best vehicles (based on the AAA scoring system of 0 to 130). Of note, electric vehicles (and one hybrid) make up the entirety of the top 10, and nine out of 10 are SUVs.
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2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Limited
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Rating (out of 130): 109
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Price: $55,480
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Vehicle Type: Midsize car (electric)
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Car Guide Winner: 1st Place — $40K to $60K
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2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium
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Rating (out of 130): 107
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Price: $48,490
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Vehicle Type: Midsize SUV (electric)
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Car Guide Winner: N/A
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2024 Honda Prologue Elite
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Rating (out of 130): 105
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Price: $59,295
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Vehicle Type: Midsize SUV (electric)
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Car Guide Winner: N/A
2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV 2LT
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Rating (out of 130): 105
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Price: $49,295
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Vehicle Type: Midsize SUV (electric)
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Car Guide Winner: N/A
2024 Kia Niro EV Wave
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Rating (out of 130): 105
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Price: $45,385
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Vehicle Type: Small SUV (electric)
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Car Guide Winner: N/A
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2024 Nissan Ariya Platinum+
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Rating (out of 130): 104
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Price: $56,940
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Vehicle Type: Small SUV (electric)
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Car Guide Winner: N/A
2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Ultimate
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Rating (out of 130): 104
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Price: $59,995
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Vehicle Type: Small SUV (electric)
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Car Guide Winner: N/A
2024 Subaru Solterra Touring
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Rating (out of 130): 103
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Price: $53,340
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Vehicle Type: Small SUV (electric)
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Car Guide Winner: N/A
2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV Premium Plus
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Rating (out of 130): 102
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Price: $58,920
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Vehicle Type: Midsize SUV (plug-in hybrid)
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Car Guide Winner: N/A
2024 Toyota bZ4X Limited
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Rating (out of 130): 101
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Price: $51,744
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Vehicle Type: Small SUV (electric)
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Car Guide Winner: N/A
Editor’s note: Photos are for representational purposes only and might not reflect the exact makes and models of the vehicles listed in this article.
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