(Nexstar) – While finding a car 100% made in the US is out of reach, the latest rankings from cars.com aim to highlight the most American-made vehicles, at least for 2025.
This site has been monitoring American-made indices for over ten years, and the interest in how “American” cars truly are spiked after President Trump announced tariffs on foreign automobiles.
The analysis from CARS.COM assigns scores based on several criteria: the percentage of parts sourced from the US and Canada, where a vehicle is assembled, the origin of the engine, the domestic manufacturing workforce, and the source of the transmission.
“Being listed here matters, especially as the automotive industry becomes increasingly global. Consumers are eager to use their purchasing power to support local economies,” the report stated. “Regardless of where a vehicle ranks, being on this list indicates that it includes components from US final assembly, thus contributing to the US economy in some way.”
The Tesla Model 3 topped the rankings, benefiting from factories located in California and Texas. Conversely, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, which previously held the 65th spot in 2024, fell to 99th place.
Here are the top 20 most American cars according to Cars.com:
- Tesla Model 3
- Tesla Model Y
- Tesla Model S
- Tesla Model X
- Jeep Gladiator
- Kia EV6
- Honda Ridgeline
- Honda Odyssey
- Honda Passport
- Volkswagen ID.4
- Acura MDX
- Honda Pilot
- Jeep Wrangler
- Acura RDX
- Honda Accord
- Acura Integra
- Kia Sportage
- Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid
- Chevrolet Colorado
- Nissan Pathfinder
For the full list, visit the cars.com site.
Impact of Trump’s Tariffs on Vehicle Prices
Despite the 25% tariffs imposed by President Trump on imported vehicles and their components, the anticipated price fluctuations have not yet been fully realized on dealership lots.
As reported by Kelley Blue Book (KBB), car buyers paid an average of $48,799 in May, but experts believe this trend may not last.
KBB reporter Sean Tucker mentioned, “Price increases are coming, but at a gradual pace.”
Tucker noted that Trump’s tariff announcement resulted in a temporary surge in vehicle sales, as buyers rushed to purchase cars already on US lots. Yet, the discounts extended by major manufacturers seem to be tapering off.
Consequently, if the tariffs are enforced as planned, some industry experts suggest it might still be a favorable time to buy a vehicle.
“There’s currently a mismatch between public expectations and the reality of pricing,” said Ivan Drury, director of insights at edmunds.com. “However, I think we will start seeing changes in the next couple of months.”
