Video: These 8 New Cars Have the Best Value in 2026

Starting with SUVs, our pick for subcompact SUV is the Chevrolet Trax LS. For compact SUVs, the Kia Sportage Hybrid S. And for midsize SUVs, the Hyundai Palisade SE. For compact cars, we like the Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE. Our truck picks start with the compact Ford Maverick XL. Next, the midsize Toyota Tacoma SR5. And finally, the full size, Ford F-150 XL. And rounding out the list, our electric vehicle pick is the Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE. To qualify for this list, vehicles need to offer these features either as standard or optional. And electric vehicles need to offer at least 288 miles of range. We also factor in average annual fuel cost, require that vehicles run on regular gas, and have a good warranty. And pick-up trucks need to have a minimum seating capacity. To learn more about our 2026 best-value new cars, see our methodology and the runners up, and shop for these vehicles, head to Cars.com. And be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel. (soft lively music)