Official NRCan 2026 ratings · Prices in Canadian dollars

2026 ranking

Cheapest new cars in Canada for 2026

Models whose Canadian MSRP has been checked against a public source, from the lowest starting price up. Freight and tax are extra.

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Quick answer

Based on Natural Resources Canada data, the Hyundai Elantra ranks first at $23,499.

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  1. 12026 Hyundai ElantraHyundai · Sedan · HybridElantra$23,499
  2. 22026 Toyota CorollaToyota · Sedan · HybridCorolla$24,520
  3. 32026 Mazda Mazda3Mazda · Sedan · GasolineMazda3$25,250
  4. 4Nissan · Sedan · GasolineSentra S$25,268
  5. 52026 Hyundai KonaHyundai · SUV · ElectricKona$26,749
  6. 6Nissan · Sedan · GasolineSentra SV$27,268
  7. 7Toyota · SUV · HybridCorolla Cross$28,580
  8. 82026 Mazda CX-30Mazda · SUV · GasolineCX-30$29,300
  9. 92026 Honda HR-VHonda · Wagon · GasolineHR-V$30,300
  10. 10Subaru · SUV · HybridCrosstrek$30,595
  11. 112026 Toyota GR86Toyota · Sedan · GasolineGR86$32,695
  12. 12Subaru · SUV · HybridForester$34,195
  13. 132026 Toyota CamryToyota · Sedan · HybridCamry$34,575
  14. 142026 Hyundai TucsonHyundai · SUV · Plug-in hybridTucson$35,499
  15. 152026 Mazda MX-5Mazda · Coupe · GasolineMX-5$35,700
  16. 162026 Mazda CX-5Mazda · SUV · GasolineCX-5$36,300
  17. 17Mitsubishi · SUV · Plug-in hybridOutlander$36,398
  18. 182026 Honda CR-VHonda · SUV · HybridCR-V$36,975
  19. 19Volkswagen · SUV · GasolineTiguan 4MOTION$37,495
  20. 202026 Toyota RAV4Toyota · SUV · Plug-in hybridRAV4$37,500
  21. 212026 Toyota PriusToyota · Sedan · HybridPrius$38,365
  22. 22Ford · SUV · GasolineBronco Sport$39,395
  23. 23Toyota · Sedan · Plug-in hybridPrius Plug-in Hybrid$40,050
  24. 24Subaru · SUV · GasolineOutback$40,895
  25. 252026 Acura IntegraAcura · Hatchback · GasolineIntegra$41,175

Frequently asked questions

What is the top affordable new car in Canada for 2026?

Based on Natural Resources Canada data, the Hyundai Elantra ranks first at $23,499.

How many models are in this ranking?

81 2026 models meet this filter. The top 25 are shown.

Where do these figures come from?

Prices are Canadian MSRPs checked against a public source. Freight, PDI and tax are extra.

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