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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2023 Toyota Tacoma Base

Toyota · Truck · from $30,555 · 22 MPG (~$2,386/yr fuel) · 5 seats

8.0 Recommended

2023 Toyota Tacoma

Toyota · Truck · from $30,555 · 22 MPG (~$2,386/yr fuel) · 5 seats

8.0 Recommended

2025 Toyota Tacoma Base

Toyota · Truck · from $32,445 · 24 MPG (~$2,188/yr fuel) · 5 seats

8.0 Recommended

2026 Toyota Tacoma

Toyota · Truck · from $32,445 · 23 MPG (~$2,283/yr fuel) · 5 seats

8.0 Recommended

2025 Toyota Tacoma

Toyota · Truck · from $32,445 · 24 MPG (~$2,188/yr fuel) · 5 seats

8.0 Recommended

2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Hyundai · Truck · from $25,744 · 25 MPG (~$2,100/yr fuel) · 5 seats

8.0 Recommended

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Hyundai · Truck · from $25,744 · 23 MPG (~$2,283/yr fuel) · 5 seats

8.0 Recommended

2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz

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

7.9 Recommended

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

Ford · Truck · from $34,164 · 38 MPG (~$1,382/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.9 Recommended

#11

2025 Ford Maverick

Ford · Truck · from $26,280 · 38 MPG (~$1,382/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.9 Recommended

#12

2024 Toyota Tacoma

Toyota · Truck · from $31,500 · 23 MPG (~$2,283/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.9 Recommended

#13

2026 Ford Maverick

Ford · Truck · from $26,280 · 25 MPG (~$2,100/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.9 Recommended

#14

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

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

7.9 Recommended

#16

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

Toyota · Truck · from $31,500 · 23 MPG (~$2,283/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.9 Recommended

#18

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

Ford · Truck · from $33,169 · 37 MPG (~$1,419/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.8 Recommended

#20

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

Ford · Truck · from $25,515 · 37 MPG (~$1,419/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.8 Recommended

#22

2022 Toyota Tacoma

Toyota · Truck · from $29,610 · 21 MPG (~$2,500/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.8 Recommended

#23

2022 Toyota Tacoma Base

Toyota · Truck · from $29,610 · 21 MPG (~$2,500/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.8 Recommended

#24

2021 Toyota Tacoma

Toyota · Truck · from $28,665 · 20 MPG (~$2,625/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.8 Recommended

#25

2023 Ford Maverick

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

7.8 Recommended

#26

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

Ford · Truck · from $28,461 · 36 MPG (~$1,458/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.8 Recommended

#28

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

Ford · Truck · from $34,747 · 20 MPG (~$2,625/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.8 Recommended

#30

2023 Ford Maverick Base

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

7.8 Recommended

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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