2026 Kia K4
$22,290 - $28,890 | 28 MPG | $0.66 per mile
Cheapest 5-Star Safety Rated Cars for 2026
109 vehicles earned NHTSA's 5-star safety rating for 2026. The 2026 Kia K4 is the most affordable option at $22,290. It also earned IIHS Top Safety Pick+. Ranked by base price, cheapest first.
First Result
5-star NHTSA safety rating with IIHS Top Safety Pick+, starting at $22,290
28 MPG
Photo by Cristofer Maximilian on UnsplashHow this list is generated
Model year: 2026; NHTSA overall safety rating: 5 or higher. Data is refreshed periodically from published sources.
1095-Star Rated
45IIHS Awards
25Brands
$22k–$94kPrice Range
Sources: NHTSA.gov, IIHS.org, fueleconomy.gov, RepairPal.com, AAA.
Vehicles Matching These Criteria
109 vehicles
2026 Hyundai Elantra
$22,625 - $29,400 | 31 MPG | $0.56 per mile
2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer
$23,000 - $29,200 | 27-31 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Kia Seltos
$23,790 - $31,490 | 29 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2026 Volkswagen Jetta
$23,995 - $29,995 | 34 MPG | $0.56 per mile
2026 Toyota Corolla Hatchback
$24,380 - $27,375 | 35 MPG | $0.56 per mile
2026 Honda Civic
$24,695 - $46,895 | 34-49 MPG | $0.56 per mile
2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
$25,450 - $29,800 | 50 MPG | $0.64 per mile
2026 Buick Encore GX
$25,900 - $33,000 | 27-30 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2026 Mazda CX-30
$25,975 - $37,900 | 27 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Honda HR-V
$26,500 - $31,850 | 27-28 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2026 Hyundai Sonata
$27,450 - $38,250 | 27-47 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2026 Kia K5
$27,490 - $34,990 | 27 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2026 Nissan Altima
$27,580 - $30,480 | 28-30 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
$27,695 - $31,845 | 25 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Honda Accord
$28,395 - $39,495 | 32-48 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2026 Toyota Prius
$28,550 - $36,965 | 54-57 MPG | $0.64 per mile
2026 Kia Sportage
$28,790 - $39,690 | 26-28 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Nissan Rogue
$29,090 - $38,990 | 31-32 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Toyota Camry
$29,100 - $37,025 | 50-51 MPG | $0.71 per mile
2026 Hyundai Tucson
$29,450 - $42,075 | 26-36 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz
$29,750 - $43,700 | 20-25 MPG | $0.79 per mile
2026 Mazda CX-50
$29,900 - $42,900 | 25-38 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Subaru Forester
$29,995 - $41,595 | 29 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Ford Escape
$30,350 - $38,935 | $0.69 per mile
2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid
$30,490 - $40,590 | 35-42 MPG | $0.78 per mile
2026 Volkswagen Tiguan
$30,805 - $43,085 | 25-28 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Honda CR-V
$30,920 - $42,250 | 29-40 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Ford Bronco Sport
$31,845 - $40,265 | 23 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Kia Sorento
$32,390 - $47,790 | 23 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Subaru WRX
$32,495 - $45,995 | 21 MPG | $0.56 per mile
2026 Ford Mustang
$32,640 - $63,080 | 19 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2026 Acura Integra
$33,400 - $53,400 | 32 MPG | $0.56 per mile
2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
$33,745 | 29 MPG | $0.56 per mile
2026 Chevrolet Blazer
$34,200 - $46,400 | 21-22 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Acura ADX
$35,000 - $44,000 | 28-29 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
$35,050 - $50,500 | 23-36 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV
$35,100 - $44,200 | 319 mi range | $0.79 per mile
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
$36,900 - $71,700 | 15-21 MPG | $0.99 per mile
2026 Lexus UX
$36,955 - $46,945 | 42-43 MPG | $0.78 per mile
2026 Ford F-150
$37,290 - $79,005 | 19-23 MPG | $0.99 per mile
2026 Nissan Pathfinder
$37,500 - $51,400 | 23 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E
$37,795 - $53,395 | 260 mi range | $0.79 per mile
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee
$37,995 - $59,995 | 23 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 GMC Sierra 1500
$38,300 - $84,200 | 16-23 MPG | $0.99 per mile
2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
$38,300 - $53,620 | 22-23 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Ford Explorer
$38,465 - $56,905 | 20-21 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Mazda CX-90
$38,800 - $58,500 | $0.84 per mile
2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid
$38,890 - $47,190 | 34-37 MPG | $0.80 per mile
2026 Volkswagen Atlas
$39,310 - $54,630 | 22-23 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Volvo XC40
$39,900 - $51,900 | 26-27 MPG | $0.86 per mile
2026 Lincoln Corsair
$39,985 - $54,365 | $0.69 per mile
2026 Tesla Model Y
$39,990 - $59,990 | 357 mi range | $0.78 per mile
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
$39,995 - $61,995 | 23 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Toyota Sienna
$40,420 - $57,810 | 35-36 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Honda Ridgeline
$40,795 - $47,895 | 21 MPG | $0.79 per mile
2026 Subaru Ascent
$40,795 - $51,995 | 22 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Chevrolet Traverse
$40,800 - $57,400 | 21-22 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Chrysler Voyager
$40,895 | 22 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Buick Envision
$41,000 - $50,700 | 25 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Toyota Tundra
$41,260 - $80,800 | 20-22 MPG | $0.99 per mile
2026 Toyota Crown
$41,440 - $54,990 | 30 MPG | $0.77 per mile
2026 Toyota Grand Highlander
$41,660 - $54,845 | 23-24 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Nissan Murano
$41,670 - $49,800 | 23 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Honda Pilot
$42,195 - $54,995 | 21-22 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Mazda CX-70
$42,250 - $56,670 | $0.81 per mile
2026 Honda Odyssey
$42,795 - $51,695 | 22 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 GMC Acadia
$43,700 - $64,900 | 21-22 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Cadillac XT5
$44,300 - $62,100 | 21 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Chrysler Pacifica
$44,445 - $60,465 | $0.84 per mile
2026 Chevrolet Blazer EV
$44,600 - $60,600 | 312 mi range | $0.96 per mile
2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid
$45,010 - $59,575 | 34-36 MPG | $0.80 per mile
2026 Volkswagen ID.4
$45,095 - $57,655 | 291 mi range | $0.79 per mile
2026 Acura RDX
$45,100 - $54,850 | 23 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Toyota Highlander
$45,570 - $53,225 | 24 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
$47,320 - $54,975 | 35 MPG | $0.80 per mile
2026 Honda Prologue
$47,400 - $57,900 | 308 mi range | $0.80 per mile
2026 BMW 3 Series
$48,000 - $88,600 | 18-31 MPG | $0.64 per mile
2026 Cadillac CT5
$48,600 - $97,600 | 22 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2026 Genesis GV70
$48,985 - $71,095 | 21 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Volvo XC60
$49,700 - $79,800 | $0.83 per mile
2026 Lexus RX
$50,525 - $71,860 | $0.84 per mile
2026 Audi Q4 e-tron
$50,600 - $60,500 | $0.75 per mile
2026 INFINITI QX60
$51,590 - $66,690 | 24 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Acura MDX
$51,800 - $75,850 | 21-22 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Genesis GV60
$52,525 - $71,875 | 306 mi range | $0.79 per mile
2026 Lincoln Nautilus
$53,995 - $77,660 | 24 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Kia EV9
$54,900 - $71,900 | 305 mi range | $0.80 per mile
2026 Lexus TX
$56,440 - $80,310 | $0.84 per mile
2026 Lincoln Aviator
$56,910 - $85,910 | 20-21 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Ford Expedition
$57,700 - $87,360 | 19 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Genesis GV80
$57,700 - $83,250 | 21-22 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Genesis G80
$58,450 - $79,350 | 23 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9
$58,955 - $76,490 | 335 mi range | $0.80 per mile
2026 Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron
$59,000 - $63,500 | $0.75 per mile
2026 Cadillac LYRIQ
$59,200 - $83,795 | 326 mi range | $0.80 per mile
2026 Chevrolet Tahoe
$60,400 - $83,400 | 17 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Volvo XC90
$61,050 - $83,900 | $0.83 per mile
2026 Audi Q7
$62,000 - $76,900 | 20 MPG | $0.92 per mile
2026 Chevrolet Suburban
$63,400 - $86,400 | 16 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 GMC Yukon
$69,200 - $103,300 | 17 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 GMC Yukon XL
$72,200 - $106,300 | 16 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Audi A6 allroad
$73,100 - $79,200 | 24 MPG | $0.88 per mile
2026 Audi Q8
$75,600 - $86,200 | 19 MPG | $0.93 per mile
2026 Tesla Cybertruck
$79,990 - $114,990 | 325 mi range | $0.99 per mile
2026 Genesis GV80 Coupe
$81,850 - $89,400 | $0.84 per mile
2026 Cadillac Escalade
$91,100 - $168,000 | 16-17 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Lincoln Navigator
$91,995 - $122,525 | 17 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV
$94,100 - $171,000 | 13-17 MPG | $0.84 per mile
Common Questions
How many 2026 cars have 5-star safety ratings?
All 109 vehicles earned NHTSA's top 5-star overall safety rating for 2026. Prices start at $22,290.
Which 2026 cars have zero recalls?
47 of 109 vehicles shown on this page have no recalls on file with NHTSA. Recall counts can change at any time as manufacturers and NHTSA identify new issues.
Which brands have vehicles on this list?
25 brands are represented: Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Ford, and 17 more. Rankings are based on EPA, NHTSA, IIHS, AAA, and RepairPal data, not editorial opinion.