Starting at $24,995, the Ford Maverick XL leads the pack in affordability. It’s a unibody truck that combines traditional styling with a turbocharged base engine offering 250 horsepower.
Priced at $27,985, the Hyundai Santa Cruz breaks from traditional truck design with a unibody structure, resulting in improved fuel economy and carlike handling.
At $30,695, the Chevrolet Colorado is the most affordable midsize truck, praised for its value across various trim levels. The base model features a detuned version of Chevy's 2.7-liter V-6 four-cylinder turbo engine, producing 237 hp.
With a starting price of $31,425, the Nissan Frontier offers good towing capacity and attractive looks. However, it's noted for being less refined compared to other trucks in its segment.
The Tacoma, starting at $32,995, remains a popular choice thanks to its updated engines, transmission, and trim levels for the 2024 model year, despite its base engine being less powerful than some rivals.
Priced from $34,265, the new-generation Ford Ranger promises extensive customization options and includes both extended and crew cab versions. Its base engine is a 2.3-liter turbocharged I-4 producing 270 hp.
Starting at $35,830, the F-150 is America’s best-selling vehicle and the cheapest full-size pickup. It features a 2.7-liter twin-turbo V-6 engine with 325 horsepower.
With a base price of $37,195, the Silverado 1500 is known for its excellent towing and payload capacities, powered by a 2.7-liter turbocharged inline-four engine.