Cheapest family cars to own: 5 seats, 4 bags

Each model's cheapest trim, ranked by what it costs to own over 6 years in Ontario.

2026 Toyota Corolla Hatchback CVT
#1
Cheapest to own2026 Toyota Corolla Hatchback CVTCar · Gas · 5 seats · 4 bags
Sticker (MSRP)$25,070
+$6,551→↓Freight, fees, HST
Drive away$31,621
+ running costs→↓− resale
True cost$847/moA month to own, after resale
12026 Toyota Corolla Hatchback CVTCarGas54$31,621$61,014$847
22026 Hyundai Venue EssentialSUVGas54$28,421$63,863$887
32026 Kia Niro LXSUVHybrid55$38,104$64,721$899
42027 Kia EV3 Light FWDSUVElectric55$40,223$65,612$911
52026 Subaru Impreza Convenience 5-doorCarGas55$34,952$66,317$921
62027 Nissan LEAF S FWDCrossover or wagonElectric55$37,902$66,642$926
72026 Chevrolet Trax 1RSCrossover or wagonGas56$34,118$66,776$927
82026 Mazda3 Sport GXCarGas55$32,813$67,312$935
92026 Kia K4 Hatchback LXCarGas55$31,159$67,708$940
102026 Toyota Corolla Cross L FWDSUVGas56$36,062$67,810$942
112026 Hyundai Kona Essential FWDSUVGas56$33,781$68,176$947
122026 Nissan Kicks S FWD CVTSUVGas57$33,918$68,331$949
132026 Mitsubishi RVR ES FWDSUVGas55$31,726$68,816$956
142026 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid SECarPlug-in hybrid55$46,274$69,016$959
152027 Subaru Crosstrek ConvenienceSUVGas55$38,123$69,293$962
162026 Nissan Rogue S AWD CVTSUVGas59$42,603$69,377$964
172026 Ford Maverick XL 2.5L Hybrid EnginePickupHybrid5Bed$43,950$69,834$970
182026 Volkswagen Taos TrendlineSUVGas57$38,049$69,982$972
192026 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport HybridCarHybrid56$44,157$70,033$973
202027 Kia Seltos LX FWDSUVGas57$35,566$70,303$976
212026 Buick Envista PreferredCrossover or wagonGas55$37,169$70,821$984
222026 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT FWDSUVGas56$37,508$70,877$984
232027 Subaru Uncharted FWDSUVElectric55$44,868$71,270$990
242026 Buick Encore GX Preferred FWDSUVGas56$38,977$71,348$991
252027 Honda HR-V LX 2WDCrossover or wagonGas56$38,367$72,858$1,012
Fuel GasSeats 5Bags 4Drive away $31,6216-year cost $61,014
Fuel GasSeats 5Bags 4Drive away $28,4216-year cost $63,863
$899
A month
Fuel HybridSeats 5Bags 5Drive away $38,1046-year cost $64,721
Fuel ElectricSeats 5Bags 5Drive away $40,2236-year cost $65,612
Fuel GasSeats 5Bags 5Drive away $34,9526-year cost $66,317
Fuel ElectricSeats 5Bags 5Drive away $37,9026-year cost $66,642
Fuel GasSeats 5Bags 6Drive away $34,1186-year cost $66,776
Fuel GasSeats 5Bags 5Drive away $32,8136-year cost $67,312
Fuel GasSeats 5Bags 5Drive away $31,1596-year cost $67,708
Fuel GasSeats 5Bags 6Drive away $36,0626-year cost $67,810
Fuel GasSeats 5Bags 6Drive away $33,7816-year cost $68,176
Fuel GasSeats 5Bags 7Drive away $33,9186-year cost $68,331
Fuel GasSeats 5Bags 5Drive away $31,7266-year cost $68,816
Fuel Plug-in hybridSeats 5Bags 5Drive away $46,2746-year cost $69,016
Fuel GasSeats 5Bags 5Drive away $38,1236-year cost $69,293
Fuel GasSeats 5Bags 9Drive away $42,6036-year cost $69,377
Fuel HybridSeats 5Bags BedDrive away $43,9506-year cost $69,834
Fuel GasSeats 5Bags 7Drive away $38,0496-year cost $69,982
Fuel HybridSeats 5Bags 6Drive away $44,1576-year cost $70,033
Fuel GasSeats 5Bags 7Drive away $35,5666-year cost $70,303
Fuel GasSeats 5Bags 5Drive away $37,1696-year cost $70,821
Fuel GasSeats 5Bags 6Drive away $37,5086-year cost $70,877
Fuel ElectricSeats 5Bags 5Drive away $44,8686-year cost $71,270
Fuel GasSeats 5Bags 6Drive away $38,9776-year cost $71,348
$1,012
A month
Fuel GasSeats 5Bags 6Drive away $38,3676-year cost $72,858

Assumes 18,000 km a year, financed at 6.5% with $5,000 down, driver 35–59 in Toronto. Bags: carry-ons that fit with 4 aboard. Use your own settings · Models not covered