The cheapest new cars with a 5-star US crash rating
Trims whose own version earned 5 stars overall from NHTSA, cheapest to own first.
The short answer
Safe doesn't have to cost more: the cheapest 5-star car, the Corolla Hatchback, is also one of the cheapest to own.
$824Corolla Hatchback
$902Chevrolet Trax
Cheapest 5-star pick, by type
Cars · Toyota Corolla Hatchback CVT$824/mo
SUVs and crossovers · Chevrolet Trax 1RS$902/mo
Minivans · Kia Carnival Hybrid LX$1,179/mo
Pickups · Toyota Tundra Double Cab SR 4X2 Regular Bed$1,361/mo
Rollover stars are lower for taller vehicles. Not tested isn't the same as unsafe.Cars
| 1 | 2026 Toyota Corolla Hatchback CVT | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | $824 |
| 2 | 2026 Toyota Corolla L CVT | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | $827 |
| 3 | 2026 Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | $862 |
| 4 | 2026 Subaru Impreza Convenience 5-door | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | $895 |
| 5 | 2026 Kia K4 LX | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | $897 |
| 6 | 2026 Mazda3 Sport GX | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | $910 |
| 7 | 2026 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid SE | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | $922 |
| 8 | 2026 Mazda3 GX | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | $932 |
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SUVs and crossovers
| 1 | 2026 Chevrolet Trax 1RS | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | $902 |
| 2 | 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross L FWD | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | $915 |
| 3 | 2027 Subaru Crosstrek Convenience | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | $933 |
| 4 | 2026 Buick Envista Preferred | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | $955 |
| 5 | 2026 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT FWD | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | $956 |
| 6 | 2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred FWD | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | $961 |
| 7 | 2027 Honda HR-V LX 2WD | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | $983 |
| 8 | 2026 Mazda CX-30 GX | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | $985 |
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Minivans
| 1 | 2027 Kia Carnival Hybrid LX | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | $1,179 |
| 2 | 2026 Toyota Sienna LE FWD 8-Pass | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | $1,185 |
| 3 | 2026 Kia Carnival LX | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | $1,248 |
| 4 | 2026 Honda Odyssey Sport | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | $1,340 |
| 5 | 2027 Chrysler Pacifica Select | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | $1,356 |
| 6 | 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz 1st Edition | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | $1,752 |
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Pickups
| 1 | 2026 Toyota Tundra Double Cab SR 4X2 Regular Bed | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | $1,361 |
| 2 | 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT 2WD | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | $1,371 |
| 3 | 2026 Honda Ridgeline Sport | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | $1,377 |
| 4 | 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 Pro 2WD | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | $1,389 |
| 5 | 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Work Truck Standard Range | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | $1,496 |
| 6 | 2026 Toyota Tundra Hybrid CrewMax Limited | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | $1,718 |
| 7 | 2026 GMC Sierra EV Standard Range Elevation | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | $1,778 |
| 8 | 2026 Tesla Cybertruck Premium All-Wheel Drive | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | $3,085 |
$1,361
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$1,377
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$1,389
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$1,496
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$1,718
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$1,778
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$3,085
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NHTSA tests US versions; Canadian cars are usually built the same way, but equipment can differ. Euro NCAP results show on each car's page. In the finder, sort by crash rating to see these among cars that fit you.