2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer
$23,100 - $29,300 | 27-31 MPG | $0.69 per mile
Safest Affordable SUVs for 2025
42 SUVs under $40,000 earned NHTSA's 5-star safety rating for 2025. The 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer is the most affordable option at $23,100. Ranked by base price, cheapest first.
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Model year: 2025; Vehicle type: SUV; Base MSRP: 40000 or lower; NHTSA overall safety rating: 5 or higher. Data is refreshed periodically from published sources.
425-Star Rated
12IIHS Awards
15Brands
$23k–$37kPrice Range
Sources: NHTSA.gov, IIHS.org, fueleconomy.gov, RepairPal.com, AAA.
Vehicles Matching These Criteria
Showing 30 of 42 vehicles
2025 Kia Seltos
$24,690 - $31,190 | 29-31 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2025 Mazda CX-30
$25,195 - $37,150 | 29 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2025 Honda HR-V
$25,400 - $31,000 | 27-28 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2025 Buick Encore GX
$25,940 - $33,100 | 27-30 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2025 Subaru Crosstrek
$26,560 - $33,360 | 29 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
$27,345 - $31,595 | 25 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2025 Kia Sportage
$27,390 - $38,290 | 25-28 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2025 Nissan Rogue
$28,590 - $39,990 | 31-33 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2025 Hyundai Tucson
$28,705 - $41,295 | 26-35 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid
$28,790 - $37,790 | 38-43 MPG | $0.78 per mile
2025 Mazda CX-5
$29,050 - $41,080 | 25 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2025 Ford Escape
$29,515 - $38,400 | $0.69 per mile
2025 Toyota RAV4
$29,800 - $39,505 | 29-30 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2025 Subaru Forester
$29,995 - $43,295 | 29-35 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2025 Subaru Outback
$29,995 - $44,730 | 28 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2025 Honda CR-V
$30,100 - $41,100 | 28-40 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2025 Volkswagen Tiguan
$30,245 - $40,505 | 25-28 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2025 Mazda CX-50
$30,500 - $43,500 | 28-38 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2025 Ford Bronco Sport
$31,695 - $40,115 | 23 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2025 Kia Sorento
$31,990 - $47,390 | 23 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV
$33,600 - $43,400 | 319 mi range | $0.79 per mile
2025 Acura ADX
$35,000 - $44,000 | 27-28 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2025 Chevrolet Blazer
$35,400 - $45,700 | 24-25 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2025 Kia Telluride
$36,390 - $53,685 | 20-22 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2025 Nissan Pathfinder
$36,400 - $50,640 | 23 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee
$36,495 - $63,040 | 22 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2025 Lexus UX
$36,740 - $46,775 | 42-43 MPG | $0.78 per mile
2025 Toyota bZ4X
$37,070 - $43,880 | 252 mi range | $0.79 per mile
2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
$37,190 - $52,195 | 21-23 MPG | $0.84 per mile
This ranking shows the top 30. Refine by body type or year using the navigation above to find more.
Common Questions
How many 2025 SUVs have 5-star safety ratings?
All 42 SUVs earned NHTSA's top 5-star overall safety rating for 2025. Prices start at $23,100.
Which 2025 SUVs have zero recalls?
10 of 30 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 SUVs on this list?
15 brands are represented: Acura, Buick, Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, and 7 more. Rankings are based on EPA, NHTSA, IIHS, AAA, and RepairPal data, not editorial opinion.