The cheapest SUVs aren’t always the lowest priced. When you consider things like depreciation, maintenance, and fuel costs over a full 5-year ownership cycle, sometimes a pricier SUV can be more affordable in the long run. Here are the 10 cheapest SUVs of 2023, ranked by Kelley Blue Book’s 5-Year Cost to Own data for each base model. More rankings »
1. 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV
KBB Rating 4.6
The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV is the cheapest SUV money can buy. Read More »
2. 2023 Hyundai Venue
KBB Rating 4.2
The 2023 Hyundai Venue ranks among the most affordable subcompact SUVs. Read More »
3. 2023 Subaru Crosstrek
KBB Rating 4.6
The 2023 Subaru Crosstrek has been totally redesigned this year. Read More »
4. 2023 Nissan Kicks
KBB Rating 4.2
The 2023 Nissan Kicks is a small city-dweller that’s big on cargo space. Read More »
5. 2023 Hyundai Kona
KBB Rating 4.4
The likable 2023 Hyundai Kona is easy to live with and affordable, too. Read More »
6. 2023 Honda HR-V
KBB Rating 4.7
The all-new 2023 Honda HR-V is larger, more refined, and more powerful. Read More »
7. 2023 Kia Seltos
KBB Rating 4.7
The 2023 Kia Seltos is this year’s Subcompact SUV Best Buy. Read More »
8. 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross
KBB Rating 4.5
Like the car on which it’s based, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross is affordable to own. Read More »
9. 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer
KBB Rating 4.1
The good-looking 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer is spacious and inexpensive to own. Read More »
10. 2023 Subaru Forester
KBB Rating 4.3
The impressive 2023 Subaru Forester is the only compact SUV on this list. Read More »
Cheapest SUVs of 2023
- 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV
- 2023 Hyundai Venue
- 2023 Subaru Crosstrek
- 2023 Nissan Kicks
- 2023 Hyundai Kona
- 2023 Honda HR-V
- 2023 Kia Seltos
- 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross
- 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer
- 2023 Subaru Forester
