2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer

All 10 of the models in our cheap SUV list are subcompacts, and they’re ordered by base price, from least to most expensive.

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For the second straight year, the Chevrolet Trailblazer holds the line on affordability, with the 2026 model starting at the same $24,395 base price (including destination).