2026 Toyota Prius
$28,550 - $36,965 | 54-57 MPG | $0.64 per mile
Lowest Monthly Cost Cars for 2026
The 2026 Toyota Prius has the lowest estimated monthly cost at $852 per month, including fuel, insurance, depreciation, and maintenance. Base prices start at $22,600.
Top-Ranked Result
$852 per month estimated ownership cost
$28,550 starting MSRP, 54-57 MPG
How this list is generated
Model year: 2026. Data is updated when source agencies publish new information.
$23k–$99kPrice Range
12Brands
45-Star Rated
$750Lowest Fuel Cost
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2026 Toyota Camry
$29,100 - $37,025 | 50-51 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid
$33,775 - $40,470 | 52 MPG | $0.64 per mile
2026 Toyota Corolla Hybrid
$24,775 - $29,140 | 48-50 MPG | $0.64 per mile
2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
$25,450 - $29,800 | 50 MPG | $0.64 per mile
2026 Honda Prelude
$42,000 - $42,500 | 44 MPG | $0.70 per mile
2026 Honda Civic
$24,695 - $46,895 | 34-49 MPG | $0.56 per mile
2026 Honda Accord
$28,395 - $39,495 | 33-49 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2026 Dodge Charger
$54,995 - $66,990 | 19 MPG (Gas) | 267 mi range (Electric) | $0.66 per mile
2026 Hyundai Sonata
$27,450 - $38,250 | 27-47 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2026 Toyota Crown
$41,440 - $54,990 | 30 MPG | $0.73 per mile
2026 BMW 3 Series
$48,000 - $88,600 | 18-31 MPG | $0.64 per mile
2026 BMW 4 Series
$53,300 - $98,400 | 18-31 MPG | $0.64 per mile
2026 BMW 5 Series
$60,500 - $125,300 | $0.73 per mile
2026 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
$51,200 - $67,100 | 27-30 MPG | $0.64 per mile
2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
$49,650 - $88,000 | $0.64 per mile
2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
$63,900 - $93,350 | $0.74 per mile
2026 BMW 7 Series
$99,300 - $124,700 | $0.74 per mile
2026 Audi Q4 e-tron
$50,600 - $60,500 | $0.75 per mile
2026 Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron
$59,000 - $63,500 | $0.75 per mile
2026 Toyota Corolla Hatchback
$24,380 - $27,375 | 35 MPG | $0.56 per mile
2026 Kia Niro
$27,390 - $35,790 | 49 MPG | $0.75 per mile
2026 Nissan Sentra
$22,600 - $27,990 | 34 MPG | $0.56 per mile
2026 Toyota Corolla
$22,925 - $28,640 | 34 MPG | $0.56 per mile
2026 Volkswagen Jetta
$23,995 - $29,995 | 34 MPG | $0.56 per mile
2026 Volvo V60 Cross Country
$52,300 - $57,600 | 26 MPG | $0.75 per mile
2026 Toyota RAV4
$31,900 - $43,300 | 41-43 MPG | $0.76 per mile
2026 Lexus UX
$36,955 - $46,945 | 43-44 MPG | $0.76 per mile
2026 Hyundai Elantra
$22,625 - $29,400 | 31 MPG | $0.56 per mile
2026 Volvo V90 Cross Country
$66,900 | 25 MPG | $0.76 per mile
Common Questions
What is the cheapest new car to own per month in 2026?
The 2026 Toyota Prius has the lowest estimated monthly ownership cost at $852 per month for 2026. This estimate includes fuel, insurance, depreciation, maintenance, registration, and financing based on AAA data.
What is included in monthly ownership cost?
Monthly ownership cost includes the estimated monthly share of fuel, insurance premiums, depreciation, scheduled maintenance, registration and taxes, and financing costs. It does not include the monthly car payment itself, since that depends on individual loan terms. These estimates are based on AAA annual ownership cost data.
Which brands have vehicles on this list?
12 brands are represented: Audi, BMW, Dodge, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, and 4 more. Rankings are based on EPA, NHTSA, IIHS, AAA, and RepairPal data, not editorial opinion.