2025 Nissan Versa
$17,390 - $21,390 | 35 MPG | $0.56 per mile
Safest Cars Under $40K for 2025
74 vehicles under $40,000 earned NHTSA's 5-star safety rating for 2025. The 2025 Nissan Versa is the most affordable option at $17,390. Ranked by base price, cheapest first.
Photo by Abby Rurenko on UnsplashHow this list is generated
Model year: 2025; NHTSA overall safety rating: 5 or higher; Base MSRP: 40000 or lower. Data is refreshed periodically from published sources.
745-Star Rated
28IIHS Awards
19Brands
$17k–$40kPrice Range
Sources: NHTSA.gov, IIHS.org, fueleconomy.gov, RepairPal.com, AAA.
Vehicles Matching These Criteria
74 vehicles
2025 Nissan Sentra
$21,590 - $24,590 | 34 MPG | $0.56 per mile
2025 Kia K4
$21,990 - $28,090 | 33 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2025 Hyundai Elantra
$22,125 - $28,975 | 31 MPG | $0.56 per mile
2025 Toyota Corolla
$22,325 - $28,040 | 34 MPG | $0.56 per mile
2025 Volkswagen Jetta
$22,995 - $29,500 | 33 MPG | $0.56 per mile
2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer
$23,100 - $29,300 | 27-31 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2025 Toyota Corolla Hatchback
$23,780 - $27,080 | 35 MPG | $0.56 per mile
2025 Toyota Corolla Hybrid
$23,825 - $28,190 | 44-47 MPG | $0.64 per mile
2025 Honda Civic
$24,250 - $45,895 | 34-49 MPG | $0.56 per mile
2025 Subaru Impreza
$24,360 - $29,250 | 30 MPG | $0.56 per mile
2025 Kia Seltos
$24,690 - $31,190 | 29-31 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2025 Chevrolet Malibu
$24,700 - $31,500 | 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 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
$25,450 - $29,800 | 50 MPG | $0.64 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 Subaru Legacy
$26,810 - $40,110 | 30 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2025 Hyundai Sonata
$26,900 - $37,700 | 27-47 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2025 Nissan Altima
$27,000 - $34,830 | 28-31 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2025 Kia K5
$27,190 - $34,960 | 27 MPG | $0.66 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 LEAF
$28,140 - $36,190 | 149 mi range | $0.96 per mile
2025 Honda Accord
$28,295 - $39,300 | 32-48 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2025 Toyota Prius
$28,350 - $36,765 | 54-57 MPG | $0.64 per mile
2025 Nissan Rogue
$28,590 - $39,990 | 31-33 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2025 Toyota Camry
$28,700 - $36,425 | 50-51 MPG | $0.71 per mile
2025 Hyundai Tucson
$28,705 - $41,295 | 26-35 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
$28,750 - $42,750 | 22-25 MPG | $0.79 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 Ford Mustang
$31,920 - $63,080 | 19 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2025 Kia Sorento
$31,990 - $47,390 | 23 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2025 Acura Integra
$33,000 - $52,900 | 33 MPG | $0.56 per mile
2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
$33,215 | 29 MPG | $0.56 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 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
$37,000 - $70,000 | 15-21 MPG | $0.99 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
2025 Hyundai Palisade
$37,200 - $54,500 | 21-22 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2025 Ford F-150
$37,450 - $79,005 | 17-23 MPG | $0.99 per mile
2025 Subaru WRX
$37,750 - $47,705 | 21 MPG | $0.56 per mile
2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6
$37,850 - $54,600 | 240 mi range | $0.95 per mile
2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E
$37,995 - $54,495 | 260 mi range | $0.79 per mile
2025 Buick Envision
$38,000 - $47,700 | 24 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2025 Mazda CX-90
$38,045 - $57,950 | $0.81 per mile
2025 Volkswagen Atlas
$38,200 - $53,205 | 21-22 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2025 GMC Sierra 1500
$38,300 - $84,200 | 16-23 MPG | $0.99 per mile
2025 Subaru Solterra
$38,495 - $45,495 | 227 mi range | $0.79 per mile
2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid
$38,690 - $46,890 | 34-36 MPG | $0.80 per mile
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
$39,035 - $65,040 | 21 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2025 Toyota Sienna
$39,485 - $57,205 | 35-36 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2025 Lincoln Corsair
$39,735 - $54,365 | $0.69 per mile
2025 Nissan ARIYA
$39,770 - $54,370 | 216 mi range | $0.80 per mile
2025 Audi Q3
$39,800 - $42,600 | 25 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2025 Chrysler Voyager
$39,995 | 22 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2025 Subaru Ascent
$39,995 - $52,050 | 22 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2025 Volkswagen ID.4
$39,995 - $57,295 | 263 mi range | $0.79 per mile
Common Questions
How many 2025 cars have 5-star safety ratings?
All 74 vehicles earned NHTSA's top 5-star overall safety rating for 2025. Prices start at $17,390.
Which 2025 cars have zero recalls?
28 of 74 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?
19 brands are represented: Acura, Audi, Buick, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Ford, GMC, Honda, and 11 more. Rankings are based on EPA, NHTSA, IIHS, AAA, and RepairPal data, not editorial opinion.