Compact SUV Trim Comparisons

97 compact SUV model lines from 29 brands. 1,191 live trims from $19,900 to $112,700. Use the comparison builder to see where the next price jump starts paying you back.

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Segment Snapshot

Compact SUV shoppers usually feel the trim jump fastest. This is where the real value breaks show up.

When budget, family utility, and efficiency all matter, small trim changes have outsized impact. The counts and pricing here come from the same shared data payload as the builder and model hubs.

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97Model Lines
1,191Live Trims
29Brands
$113kUpper Bound
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Choosing the Right Compact SUV Trim

Compact SUVs are the highest-volume segment in the market, which means manufacturers pack them with features to compete. This creates the widest variety of trim options in any single segment. The good news: intense competition keeps prices reasonable. The challenge: more choices means more research to find the right fit.

Buyer's Guide

In compact SUVs, the base-to-mid trim jump is where the biggest quality-of-life improvements happen. Heated seats, a larger screen, and wireless phone connectivity transform the daily commute. The jump from mid to top typically adds leather and premium audio, which are nice but not transformative. Focus your budget on the mid-range trim and spend the savings on AWD if you need it.

Chevrolet Compact SUVs

2026 Chevrolet Blazer

$38,700 – $46,700 · 3 trims
$8,000 spread
LTRSPremier

2026 Chevrolet Equinox

$33,500 – $37,800 · 3 trims
$4,300 spread
LTRSActiv

2026 Chevrolet Suburban

$60,200 – $81,400 · 5 trims
$21,200 spread
LSLTRSTPremierHigh Country

2026 Chevrolet Tahoe

$58,200 – $78,900 · 6 trims
$20,700 spread
LSLTRSTZ71PremierHigh Country

2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer

$24,300 – $31,400 · 4 trims
$7,100 spread
LSLTRSACTIV

2026 Chevrolet Trax

$22,000 – $34,000 · 4 trims
$12,000 spread
LSLTRSActiv

Ford Compact SUVs

2026 Ford Bronco Sport

$33,500 – $40,200 · 3 trims
$6,700 spread
Big BendOuter BanksBadlands

2026 Ford Escape

$31,995 – $41,995 · 3 trims
$10,000 spread
BaseST-LinePlatinum

2026 Ford Expedition

$62,900 – $82,700 · 4 trims
$19,800 spread
XLTLimitedKing RanchPlatinum

2026 Ford Explorer

$38,355 – $56,990 · 4 trims
$18,635 spread
BaseXLTSTPlatinum

2026 Ford Mustang

$33,515 – $59,515 · 5 trims
$26,000 spread
EcoBoostEcoBoost PremiumGTGT PremiumDark Horse

2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E

$42,995 – $57,995 · 4 trims
$15,000 spread
SelectPremiumPremium AWDGT

Hyundai Compact SUVs

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5

$42,500 – $52,500 · 4 trims
$10,000 spread
SE Standard RangeSESELLimited

2026 Hyundai Kona

$24,500 – $36,500 · 4 trims
$12,000 spread
SESELN LineLimited

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

$34,550 – $48,350 · 5 trims
$13,800 spread
SESELXRTLimitedCalligraphy

2026 Hyundai Tucson

$32,250 – $40,300 · 4 trims
$8,050 spread
SESELXRTLimited

2026 Hyundai Venue

$21,600 – $25,600 · 3 trims
$4,000 spread
SESELLimited

Kia Compact SUVs

2026 Kia Carnival

$36,990 – $51,090 · 4 trims
$14,100 spread
LXEXSXSX Prestige

2026 Kia EV6

$43,000 – $53,000 · 4 trims
$10,000 spread
LightWindGT-LineGT

2026 Kia Seltos

$25,190 – $33,190 · 4 trims
$8,000 spread
LXEXSX TurboX-Line

2026 Kia Sportage

$32,090 – $42,090 · 4 trims
$10,000 spread
LXEXX-ProSX Prestige

2027 Kia Telluride

$39,190 – $56,790 · 12 trims
$17,600 spread
LXLX AWDSEXX-Line EXSXX-Line SXSX PrestigeX-Pro SX Prestige

Volkswagen Compact SUVs

2026 Volkswagen Atlas

$37,175 – $48,175 · 4 trims
$11,000 spread
SESE w/TechnologySELSEL Premium

2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

$37,500 – $47,400 · 3 trims
$9,900 spread
SESE TechnologySEL Premium R-Line

2026 Volkswagen ID.4

$38,995 – $52,995 · 4 trims
$14,000 spread
StandardProPro SPro S Plus AWD

2026 Volkswagen Taos

$24,000 – $36,000 · 3 trims
$12,000 spread
SSESEL

2026 Volkswagen Tiguan

$32,975 – $40,275 · 3 trims
$7,300 spread
SSESEL

Lexus Compact SUVs

2026 Lexus ES

$42,490 – $44,990 · 3 trims
$2,500 spread
ES 250ES 350ES 300h

2026 Lexus GX

$61,400 – $76,400 · 5 trims
$15,000 spread
PremiumPremium+LuxuryOvertrailLuxury+

2026 Lexus IS

$42,000 – $60,600 · 4 trims
$18,600 spread
IS 300IS 300 AWDIS 350 F SportIS 500 F Sport

2026 Lexus TX

$57,200 – $72,900 · 4 trims
$15,700 spread
350350 AWD500h550h+ F Sport

Mazda Compact SUVs

2026 Mazda CX-30

$24,225 – $33,625 · 4 trims
$9,400 spread
2.5 S2.5 S Select2.5 S Premium2.5 Turbo

2026 Mazda CX-5

$30,400 – $39,650 · 4 trims
$9,250 spread
2.5 S2.5 S Select2.5 S Premium2.5 Turbo

2026 Mazda CX-50

$30,300 – $39,950 · 3 trims
$9,650 spread
S SelectS PremiumTurbo

2026 Mazda CX-70

$40,950 – $48,950 · 3 trims
$8,000 spread
3.3 Turbo3.3 Turbo SPHEV Premium Plus

Toyota Compact SUVs

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross

$24,000 – $36,000 · 4 trims
$12,000 spread
LLEXLESE

2026 Toyota Land Cruiser

$57,900 – $73,900 · 3 trims
$16,000 spread
1958Land CruiserFirst Edition

2026 Toyota RAV4

$33,400 – $40,500 · 4 trims
$7,100 spread
LEXLEXLE PremiumAdventure

2026 Toyota Sequoia

$62,900 – $82,800 · 5 trims
$19,900 spread
SR5LimitedPlatinumTRD ProCapstone

Buick Compact SUVs

2026 Buick Enclave

$46,195 – $56,795 · 3 trims
$10,600 spread
PreferredEssenceAvenir

2026 Buick Encore GX

$26,800 – $34,800 · 4 trims
$8,000 spread
PreferredSport TouringEssenceAvenir

2026 Buick Envision

$37,800 – $43,800 · 2 trims
$6,000 spread
PreferredAvenir

GMC Compact SUVs

2026 GMC Acadia

$40,500 – $53,800 · 4 trims
$13,300 spread
SLESLTAT4Denali

2026 GMC Terrain

$34,800 – $42,300 · 4 trims
$7,500 spread
SLESLTAT4Denali

2026 GMC Yukon

$61,200 – $84,400 · 5 trims
$23,200 spread
SLESLTAT4DenaliDenali Ultimate

Honda Compact SUVs

2026 Honda CR-V

$33,950 – $39,850 · 4 trims
$5,900 spread
EXEX-LSport-LSport Touring

2026 Honda HR-V

$24,500 – $36,500 · 3 trims
$12,000 spread
LXSportEX-L

2026 Honda Odyssey

$39,510 – $51,210 · 4 trims
$11,700 spread
EXEX-LTouringElite

Subaru Compact SUVs

2026 Subaru Ascent

$38,395 – $48,395 · 5 trims
$10,000 spread
BasePremiumOnyx EditionLimitedTouring

2026 Subaru Crosstrek

$27,000 – $39,000 · 4 trims
$12,000 spread
BasePremiumSportLimited

2026 Subaru Forester

$34,395 – $41,495 · 4 trims
$7,100 spread
BasePremiumSportTouring

Audi Compact SUVs

2026 Audi Q3

$39,800 – $47,600 · 3 trims
$7,800 spread
PremiumPremium PlusPrestige

2026 Audi Q8

$74,200 – $86,100 · 3 trims
$11,900 spread
Premium 55Premium Plus 55Prestige 55

BMW Compact SUVs

2026 BMW X1

$40,750 – $50,750 · 3 trims
$10,000 spread
sDrive28ixDrive28iM35i xDrive

2026 BMW X7

$80,200 – $105,200 · 2 trims
$25,000 spread
xDrive40iM60i xDrive

Cadillac Compact SUVs

2026 Cadillac Escalade

$84,090 – $153,590 · 4 trims
$69,500 spread
LuxuryPremium LuxurySportV-Series

2026 Cadillac Lyriq

$58,590 – $63,590 · 3 trims
$5,000 spread
TechSportLuxury AWD

Lincoln Compact SUVs

2026 Lincoln Nautilus

$44,440 – $62,440 · 3 trims
$18,000 spread
StandardReserveBlack Label

2026 Lincoln Navigator

$82,630 – $106,130 · 3 trims
$23,500 spread
StandardReserveBlack Label

Mercedes-Benz Compact SUVs

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA

$40,950 – $52,650 · 3 trims
$11,700 spread
GLA 250GLA 250 4MATICAMG GLA 35

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB

$43,550 – $55,250 · 3 trims
$11,700 spread
GLB 250GLB 250 4MATICAMG GLB 35

Nissan Compact SUVs

2026 Nissan Kicks

$22,830 – $26,730 · 3 trims
$3,900 spread
SSVSR

2026 Nissan Rogue

$31,640 – $41,040 · 4 trims
$9,400 spread
SSVSLPlatinum

Dodge Compact SUVs

2026 Dodge Hornet

$34,695 – $46,695 · 4 trims
$12,000 spread
GTGT PlusR/TR/T Plus

INEOS Compact SUVs

2026 INEOS Grenadier

$73,900 – $81,500 · 3 trims
$7,600 spread
FieldmasterTrialmasterQuartermaster Pickup

INFINITI Compact SUVs

2026 INFINITI QX80

$75,050 – $92,050 · 3 trims
$17,000 spread
LuxeSensoryAutograph

Jeep Compact SUVs

2026 Jeep Compass

$33,590 – $41,590 · 4 trims
$8,000 spread
SportLatitudeTrailhawkLimited

Rivian Compact SUVs

2026 Rivian R1S

$75,900 – $99,900 · 3 trims
$24,000 spread
Dual StandardDual LargeTri-Motor

Tesla Compact SUVs

2026 Tesla Model X

$79,990 – $94,990 · 2 trims
$15,000 spread
StandardPlaid

Volvo Compact SUVs

2026 Volvo XC40

$39,850 – $44,950 · 3 trims
$5,100 spread
B4 CoreB5 PlusB5 Ultimate
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