Best Cars in Chicago

Chicago drivers face harsh winters, snow, and long daily commutes. Cars with good reliability, fuel efficiency, and winter performance are highly preferred.

This list includes all major brands including Ford, arranged from lowest to highest price, helping Chicago buyers select the best car for year-round driving.

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Best Cars in Chicago – All Brands (Lowest to Highest Price)

Rank	Car Model	Brand	Starting Price (USD)	Fuel	Best For Chicago
1	Nissan Versa	Nissan	$16,000	Gasoline	Budget commuting
2	Mitsubishi Mirage	Mitsubishi	$16,700	Gasoline	Fuel savings
3	Kia Rio	Kia	$17,800	Gasoline	Daily use
4	Hyundai Venue	Hyundai	$19,900	Gasoline	Compact SUV
5	Ford Maverick	Ford	$23,400	Hybrid	Fuel-efficient pickup
6	Toyota Corolla	Toyota	$21,900	Gasoline / Hybrid	Reliable daily drive
7	Subaru Impreza	Subaru	$23,100	AWD	Snow & winter roads
8	Honda Civic	Honda	$23,900	Gasoline	Resale value
9	Mazda 3	Mazda	$24,200	Gasoline	Comfort
10	Ford Escape	Ford	$26,000	Gasoline / Hybrid	Family use
11	Honda HR-V	Honda	$25,900	Gasoline	Urban SUV
12	Mazda CX-30	Mazda	$25,700	Gasoline	Premium compact
13	Kia Sportage	Kia	$27,800	Gasoline	Modern design
14	Toyota RAV4	Toyota	$28,400	Hybrid	All-season driving
15	Ford Bronco Sport	Ford	$29,800	Gasoline	Snow & rough roads
16	Hyundai Tucson	Hyundai	$28,900	Hybrid	Comfort
17	Honda CR-V	Honda	$29,500	Hybrid	Spacious SUV
18	Toyota Prius	Toyota	$27,900	Hybrid	Fuel efficiency
19	Tesla Model 3	Tesla	$38,990	Electric	EV commuting
20	Ford Mustang Mach-E	Ford	$39,995	Electric	Electric driving
21	Tesla Model Y	Tesla	$43,990	Electric	Electric SUV
22	Audi A4	Audi	$43,800	Gasoline	Premium buyers
23	BMW 3 Series	BMW	$45,600	Gasoline	Luxury sedan
24	Mercedes-Benz C-Class	Mercedes-Benz	$46,000	Gasoline	Luxury comfort

Disclaimer: Prices listed are approximate starting prices and may vary based on dealership, taxes, registration fees, insurance, and optional features. This content is for informational purposes only and does not represent official offers.