What's the cheapest new vehicle that tows what you need?
Cheapest to own over 6 years among trims rated to tow at least that much.
The short answer
Pick a rating about 20% above your loaded trailer. Need 5,000 lb? The Ford Ranger is the cheapest to own.
$9363,500 lb: Ford Maverick
$1,47710,000 lb: Toyota Tundra
Cheapest to own, by tow rating
3,500 lb+ · Ford Maverick XL 2.5L Hybrid Engine FWD$936/mo
5,000 lb+ · Ford Ranger XL 4 WHL L/H PART TIME DRIVE$1,213/mo
7,500 lb+ · Ford Ranger XL 4 WHL L/H PART TIME DRIVE$1,213/mo
10,000 lb+ · Toyota Tundra Double Cab SR 4WD$1,477/mo
Towing with an EV cuts its range by about half.Tows 3,500 lb or more121 models
| 1 | 2026 Ford Maverick XL 2.5L Hybrid Engine FWD | 4,000 | $936 |
| 2 | 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD | 3,500 | $1,002 |
| 3 | 2026 Toyota RAV4 XLE AWD | 3,500 | $1,045 |
| 4 | 2026 Jeep Cherokee 4WD | 3,500 | $1,048 |
| 5 | 2026 Hyundai Tucson Preferred AWD | 3,500 | $1,097 |
| 6 | 2026 Chevrolet Colorado WT 2WD | 3,500 | $1,148 |
| 7 | 2026 Mazda CX-70 Plug-in Hybrid GS-SC AWD | 3,500 | $1,169 |
| 8 | 2026 Toyota Sienna LE FWD 8-Pass | 3,500 | $1,185 |
$936
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$1,045
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$1,048
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$1,097
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$1,148
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$1,169
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$1,185
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Tows 5,000 lb or more84 models
| 1 | 2026 Ford Ranger XL 4 WHL L/H PART TIME DRIVE | 7,500 | $1,213 |
| 2 | 2026 Toyota Tacoma 4X4 Double Cab | 6,400 | $1,216 |
| 3 | 2026 Mazda CX-70 GS-L AWD | 5,000 | $1,321 |
| 4 | 2026 Toyota 4Runner 4WD | 6,000 | $1,321 |
| 5 | 2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Comfortline 4MOTION AWD | 5,000 | $1,353 |
| 6 | 2026 Toyota Tundra Double Cab SR 4X2 Regular Bed | 8,300 | $1,361 |
| 7 | 2026 Chevrolet Colorado Trail Boss 4WD | 7,700 | $1,363 |
| 8 | 2026 GMC Canyon Elevation 4WD | 7,700 | $1,371 |
$1,213
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$1,353
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$1,371
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Tows 7,500 lb or more42 models
| 1 | 2026 Ford Ranger XL 4 WHL L/H PART TIME DRIVE | 7,500 | $1,213 |
| 2 | 2026 Toyota Tundra Double Cab SR 4X2 Regular Bed | 8,300 | $1,361 |
| 3 | 2026 Chevrolet Colorado Trail Boss 4WD | 7,700 | $1,363 |
| 4 | 2026 GMC Canyon Elevation 4WD | 7,700 | $1,371 |
| 5 | 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT 2WD | 9,100 | $1,371 |
| 6 | 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 Pro 2WD | 9,000 | $1,389 |
| 7 | 2026 Ram 2500 Tradesman RWD | 15,650 | $1,485 |
| 8 | 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Work Truck Standard Range 4WD (electric) | 8,500 | $1,496 |
$1,213
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Tows 10,000 lb or more16 models
| 1 | 2026 Toyota Tundra Double Cab SR 4WD | 11,200 | $1,477 |
| 2 | 2026 Ram 2500 Tradesman RWD | 15,650 | $1,485 |
| 3 | 2026 Ram 3500 Tradesman RWD | 15,500 | $1,506 |
| 4 | 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT 2WD | 10,000 | $1,535 |
| 5 | 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD WT 2WD | 14,500 | $1,543 |
| 6 | 2027 GMC Sierra 1500 Pro 2WD | 10,100 | $1,545 |
| 7 | 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD WT 2WD | 14,500 | $1,574 |
| 8 | 2026 GMC Sierra 2500HD Pro 2WD | 14,500 | $1,584 |
$1,477
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$1,485
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$1,506
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$1,535
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$1,543
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$1,545
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Tow figures are the maximum for that trim and may need a towing package; check payload. True cost excludes towing's extra fuel. Not listed: Ford Super Duty, Hummer EV, Hyundai, Tesla (ratings not published where we can read them).