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.
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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
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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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Source
Cars.com, “2025 Cars.com Affordability Report: Best Value New Cars.“
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