Best Affordable Pickup Trucks in the USA for 2023: A Comprehensive Guide

Here are the details of the best affordable pickup trucks in the USA for 2023:

Best Compact Pickup Trucks:

1. 2023 Ford Maverick

XL

• Starting Price: $22,195
• Seating Capacity: 5
• Payload Capacity: 1,500 lbs.
• Engine Options:
  • Standard 2.5L hybrid powertrain
  • Available 2.0L EcoBoost ® engine
• Key Features:
  • Cruise control
  • FLEXBED ® System
  • LED headlamps

XLT

• Starting Price: $25,490
• Seating Capacity: 5
• Payload Capacity: 1,500 lbs.
• Engine Options:
  • Standard 2.5L hybrid powertrain
  • Available 2.0L EcoBoost ® engine
• Key Features:
  • Navy Pier interior
  • 17-inch painted aluminum wheels
  • Power mirrors
  • SecuriCode ® Keyless Entry
  • Bed cubby storage

LARIAT

• Starting Price: $28,745
• Seating Capacity: 5
• Payload Capacity: 1,500 lbs.
• Engine Options:
  • Standard 2.5L hybrid powertrain
  • Available 2.0L EcoBoost ® engine
• Key Features:
  • Desert Brown ActiveX™-Trimmed Upholstery
  • Eight-way power driver’s seat
  • 18-inch aluminum wheels with precision machining and painted accents

2. 2023 GMC Canyon

AT4

• Starting Price: $40,595
• Seating Capacity: 5
• Payload Capacity: 1,410 lbs.
• Engine Options:
  • Standard 3.6L V6 engine with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing (VVT)
  • Available Duramax ® 2.8L Turbo-Diesel engine with VVT
• Key Features:
  • Enhanced Hill Descent Control and Protective Transfer Case Shield
  • Four-wheel drive featuring an automatic-locking rear differential.
  • Drive Mode Selector now includes new Off-Road and Terrain modes

Denali

• Starting Price: $45,395
• Seating Capacity: 5
• Payload Capacity: 1,410 lbs.
• Engine Options:
  • Standard 3.6L V6 engine with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing (VVT)
  • Available Duramax ® 2.8L Turbo-Diesel engine with VVT
• Key Features:
  • Perforated leather-appointed seats complemented by laser-etched, open-pore wood trim.
  • Multicolor 6.3″ Diagonal Head-Up Display
  • Up to 10 Available Camera Views† Including Segment-First Front and Rear Underbody Cameras (Late Availability)

3. 2023 Honda Ridgeline

Sport

• Starting Price: $38,800
• Seating Capacity: 5
• Payload Capacity: 1,583 lbs.
• Engine Options:
  • Standard i-VTEC ® V6 engine with Variable Cylinder Management ™ (VCM ®)
• Key Features:
  • Dual-action tailgate
  • Lockable In-Bed Trunk®
  • Compatibility with Wireless Apple CarPlay®† and Wireless Android Auto™†

RTL-E

• Starting Price: $44,730
• Seating Capacity: 5
• Payload Capacity: 1,583 lbs.
• Engine Options:
  • Standard i-VTEC ® V6 engine with Variable Cylinder Management ™ (VCM ®)
• Key Features:
  • An eight-inch audio display with a high-resolution touchscreen
  • Seamless integration of Apple CarPlay®† and Android Auto™†
  • Honda’s Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ enhanced with voice recognition

4. 2023 Jeep Gladiator

Sport S

• Starting Price: $35,565
• Seating Capacity: 5
• Payload Capacity: 1,700 lbs
• Engine Options:
  • Standard 3.6L V6 engine
  • Available EcoDiesel V6 engine
  • Available 4×4 system
  • Available Tru-Lok® Electronic Locking Front and Rear Differentials

Overland

• Starting Price: $43,825
• Seating Capacity: 5
• Payload Capacity: 1,700 lbs
• Engine Options:
  • Standard 3.6L V6 engine
  • Available EcoDiesel V6 engine
  • Available 4×4 system
  • Available Tru-Lok® Electronic Locking Front and Rear Differentials