Carivo Rankings · 2026

Best Trucks Under $35k Ranked by Score

Shopping with a budget? These are every truck in our database starting under $35,000, ranked by overall Carivo score — so the #1 spot is the best you can actually buy at this price.

✓ Updated June 2026

$35k in the truck world buys midsize capability or a work-spec full-size. Be honest about your towing needs: most owners never exceed what a midsize handles, and the fuel savings are permanent.

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#1
2023 Toyota Tacoma Base
2023 Toyota Tacoma Base
Toyota · Truck · from $30,555 · 22 MPG (~$2,386/yr fuel) · 5 seats
8.0 Recommended
#2
2023 Toyota Tacoma
2023 Toyota Tacoma
Toyota · Truck · from $30,555 · 22 MPG (~$2,386/yr fuel) · 5 seats
8.0 Recommended
#3
2025 Toyota Tacoma Base
2025 Toyota Tacoma Base
Toyota · Truck · from $32,445 · 24 MPG (~$2,188/yr fuel) · 5 seats
8.0 Recommended
#4
2026 Toyota Tacoma
2026 Toyota Tacoma
Toyota · Truck · from $32,445 · 23 MPG (~$2,283/yr fuel) · 5 seats
8.0 Recommended
#5
2025 Toyota Tacoma
2025 Toyota Tacoma
Toyota · Truck · from $32,445 · 24 MPG (~$2,188/yr fuel) · 5 seats
8.0 Recommended
#6
2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz
2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Hyundai · Truck · from $25,744 · 25 MPG (~$2,100/yr fuel) · 5 seats
8.0 Recommended
#7
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Hyundai · Truck · from $25,744 · 23 MPG (~$2,283/yr fuel) · 5 seats
8.0 Recommended
#8
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Hyundai · Truck · from $23,495 · 20 MPG (~$2,625/yr fuel) · 5 seats
7.9 Recommended
#9
2025 Ford Maverick Base
2025 Ford Maverick Base
Ford · Truck · from $26,280 · 38 MPG (~$1,382/yr fuel) · 5 seats
7.9 Recommended
#10
2025 Ford Maverick SL
2025 Ford Maverick SL
Ford · Truck · from $34,164 · 38 MPG (~$1,382/yr fuel) · 5 seats
7.9 Recommended
#11
2025 Ford Maverick
2025 Ford Maverick
Ford · Truck · from $26,280 · 38 MPG (~$1,382/yr fuel) · 5 seats
7.9 Recommended
#12
2024 Toyota Tacoma
2024 Toyota Tacoma
Toyota · Truck · from $31,500 · 23 MPG (~$2,283/yr fuel) · 5 seats
7.9 Recommended
#13
2026 Ford Maverick
2026 Ford Maverick
Ford · Truck · from $26,280 · 25 MPG (~$2,100/yr fuel) · 5 seats
7.9 Recommended
#14
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Hyundai · Truck · from $24,245 · 21 MPG (~$2,500/yr fuel) · 5 seats
7.9 Recommended
#15
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Hyundai · Truck · from $24,995 · 22 MPG (~$2,386/yr fuel) · 5 seats
7.9 Recommended
#16
2025 Ford Maverick S
2025 Ford Maverick S
Ford · Truck · from $30,221 · 38 MPG (~$1,382/yr fuel) · 5 seats
7.9 Recommended
#17
2024 Toyota Tacoma Base
2024 Toyota Tacoma Base
Toyota · Truck · from $31,500 · 23 MPG (~$2,283/yr fuel) · 5 seats
7.9 Recommended
#18
2024 Ford Maverick S
2024 Ford Maverick S
Ford · Truck · from $29,342 · 37 MPG (~$1,419/yr fuel) · 5 seats
7.8 Recommended
#19
2024 Ford Maverick SL
2024 Ford Maverick SL
Ford · Truck · from $33,169 · 37 MPG (~$1,419/yr fuel) · 5 seats
7.8 Recommended
#20
2021 Toyota Tacoma Base
2021 Toyota Tacoma Base
Toyota · Truck · from $28,665 · 20 MPG (~$2,625/yr fuel) · 5 seats
7.8 Recommended
#21
2024 Ford Maverick Base
2024 Ford Maverick Base
Ford · Truck · from $25,515 · 37 MPG (~$1,419/yr fuel) · 5 seats
7.8 Recommended
#22
2022 Toyota Tacoma
2022 Toyota Tacoma
Toyota · Truck · from $29,610 · 21 MPG (~$2,500/yr fuel) · 5 seats
7.8 Recommended
#23
2022 Toyota Tacoma Base
2022 Toyota Tacoma Base
Toyota · Truck · from $29,610 · 21 MPG (~$2,500/yr fuel) · 5 seats
7.8 Recommended
#24
2021 Toyota Tacoma
2021 Toyota Tacoma
Toyota · Truck · from $28,665 · 20 MPG (~$2,625/yr fuel) · 5 seats
7.8 Recommended
#25
2023 Ford Maverick
2023 Ford Maverick
Ford · Truck · from $24,749 · 36 MPG (~$1,458/yr fuel) · 5 seats
7.8 Recommended
#26
2022 Ford F-150
2022 Ford F-150
Ford · Truck · from $34,747 · 20 MPG (~$2,625/yr fuel) · 5 seats
7.8 Recommended
#27
2023 Ford Maverick S
2023 Ford Maverick S
Ford · Truck · from $28,461 · 36 MPG (~$1,458/yr fuel) · 5 seats
7.8 Recommended
#28
2024 Ford Maverick
2024 Ford Maverick
Ford · Truck · from $25,515 · 37 MPG (~$1,419/yr fuel) · 5 seats
7.8 Recommended
#29
2022 Ford F-150 Base
2022 Ford F-150 Base
Ford · Truck · from $34,747 · 20 MPG (~$2,625/yr fuel) · 5 seats
7.8 Recommended
#30
2023 Ford Maverick Base
2023 Ford Maverick Base
Ford · Truck · from $24,749 · 36 MPG (~$1,458/yr fuel) · 5 seats
7.8 Recommended

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