Carivo Rankings · 2026

Best Trucks Under $25k Ranked by Score

Shopping with a budget? These are every truck in our database starting under $25,000, ranked by overall Carivo score — so the #1 spot is the best you can actually buy at this price.

✓ Updated June 2026

Every truck below starts under $25k MSRP, ranked purely by Carivo score — so the top of this list is the best you can actually buy at this price, not the best ad budget.

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2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Hyundai · Truck · from $23,495 · 20 MPG (~$2,625/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.9 Recommended

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Hyundai · Truck · from $24,245 · 21 MPG (~$2,500/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.9 Recommended

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Hyundai · Truck · from $24,995 · 22 MPG (~$2,386/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.9 Recommended

2023 Ford Maverick

Ford · Truck · from $24,749 · 36 MPG (~$1,458/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.8 Recommended

2023 Ford Maverick Base

Ford · Truck · from $24,749 · 36 MPG (~$1,458/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.8 Recommended

2022 Ford Maverick

Ford · Truck · from $23,984 · 35 MPG (~$1,500/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.7 Recommended

2022 Ford Maverick Base

Ford · Truck · from $23,984 · 35 MPG (~$1,500/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.7 Recommended

2016 Toyota Tacoma

Toyota · Truck · from $23,940 · 15 MPG (~$3,500/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.6 Recommended

2016 Toyota Tacoma Base

Toyota · Truck · from $23,940 · 15 MPG (~$3,500/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.6 Recommended

#10

2015 Toyota Tacoma Base

Toyota · Truck · from $22,995 · 14 MPG (~$3,750/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.5 Recommended

#11

2015 Toyota Tacoma

Toyota · Truck · from $22,995 · 14 MPG (~$3,750/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.5 Recommended

#12

2017 Toyota Tacoma

Toyota · Truck · from $24,885 · 16 MPG (~$3,281/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.5 Recommended

#13

2017 Toyota Tacoma Base

Toyota · Truck · from $24,885 · 16 MPG (~$3,281/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.5 Recommended

#14

2015 Chevrolet Colorado Base

Chevrolet · Truck · from $23,283 · 14 MPG (~$3,750/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.2 Good

#15

2014 Toyota Tundra

Toyota · Truck · from $24,500 · 10 MPG (~$5,250/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.2 Good

#16

2014 Toyota Tacoma

Toyota · Truck · from $19,600 · 11 MPG (~$4,773/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.2 Good

#17

2015 Chevrolet Colorado

Chevrolet · Truck · from $23,283 · 14 MPG (~$3,750/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.2 Good

#18

2016 Chevrolet Colorado Base

Chevrolet · Truck · from $24,240 · 15 MPG (~$3,500/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.1 Good

#19

2015 Nissan Frontier

Nissan · Truck · from $23,279 · 13 MPG (~$4,038/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.1 Good

#20

2016 Nissan Frontier

Nissan · Truck · from $24,236 · 14 MPG (~$3,750/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.1 Good

#21

2013 Toyota Tundra

Toyota · Truck · from $23,450 · 10 MPG (~$5,250/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.1 Good

#22

2012 Toyota Tacoma

Toyota · Truck · from $17,920 · 10 MPG (~$5,250/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.1 Good

#23

2013 Toyota Tacoma

Toyota · Truck · from $18,760 · 10 MPG (~$5,250/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.1 Good

#24

2016 Chevrolet Colorado

Chevrolet · Truck · from $24,240 · 15 MPG (~$3,500/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.1 Good

#25

2015 Ram Ram 1500

Ram · Truck · from $23,360 · 11 MPG (~$4,773/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.0 Good

#26

2016 Ram Ram 1500

Ram · Truck · from $24,320 · 12 MPG (~$4,375/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.0 Good

#27

2013 Ford F-150

Ford · Truck · from $21,440 · 10 MPG (~$5,250/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.0 Good

#28

2014 Ford F-150

Ford · Truck · from $22,400 · 10 MPG (~$5,250/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.0 Good

#29

2014 Ram Ram 1500

Ram · Truck · from $22,400 · 10 MPG (~$5,250/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.0 Good

#30

2012 Toyota Tundra

Toyota · Truck · from $22,400 · 10 MPG (~$5,250/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.0 Good

Buying Tips — Trucks

Towing and payload ratings are the maximums, not typical — check real-world figures
Extended and crew cab trucks are essentially different vehicles for different uses
Diesel powertrains add upfront cost but reduce long-term fuel spend significantly
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