I’m an Auto Expert: These 11 Cars Cost More To Drive Than They Are Worth

David Nadelle
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According to Kelley Blue Book, the average transaction price of a new vehicle in the U.S. in March was $47,218, a decrease of 1.0% from February and down 2.7% year-over-year. However, new-vehicle prices in the U.S. remain inflated, nearly 14% higher compared to February 2021, per Cox Automotive.

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Everything related to driving is expensive now, from gas and manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRPs) and financing, to repairs and insurance. As Forbes notes, it cost $12,182 a year, or $1,015 a month, to own and operate a new car, up 13.6% from 2022 when the total cost was $10,728 a year, or $894 per month.

And as car companies continue to make bigger vehicles and Americans continue to buy them in droves, most drivers aren’t saving much money on the purchase or on fuel economy. Larger vehicles burn through more gas than smaller cars, but some bulkier models are less fuel efficient than others.

According to Jeff S. Bartlett, managing editor for the autos team at Consumer Reports (CR), “there is particular pain at the pump for large vehicles with low fuel economy. We see this play out with full-sized SUVs and trucks because those vehicles tend to be the thirstiest and have the biggest tanks.”

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The following 11 SUV and pickup truck models are the worst wallet raiders, according to Bartlett. All have CR miles per gallon (mpg) test results ranging from 14 to 18 (combined city and highway driving) and cost between $83 to $110 to fill their tanks. Also listed are gas tank capacities and 2024 MSRPs, per Consumer Reports.

1. Cadillac Escalade

  • Cost To Fill Tank: $88

  • CR mpg: Overall 16 (City 10, Hwy 23)

  • Gas Tank Capacity: 24 gallons

  • 2024 MSRP Range: $81,895-$155,295

2. Chevrolet Silverado 1500

  • Cost To Fill Tank: $88

  • CR mpg:  Overall 17 (City11 , Hwy 24)

  • Gas Tank Capacity: 24gallons

  • 2024 MSRP Range: $36,800-$69,900

3. Chevrolet Suburban

  • Cost To Fill Tank: $103

  • CR mpg: Overall 16 (City 11, Hwy 22)

  • Gas Tank Capacity: 28 gallons

  • 2024 MSRP Range: $57,600-$82,900

4. Chevrolet Tahoe

  • Cost To Fill Tank: $88

  • CR mpg: Overall 17 (City 11, Hwy 24)

  • Gas Tank Capacity: 24 gallons

  • 2024 MSRP Range: $54,600-$79,900

5. Ford Expedition

  • Cost To Fill Tank: $102

  • CR mpg: Overall 16 (City 11, Hwy 23)

  • Gas Tank Capacity: 27.8 gallons

  • 2024 MSRP Range: $54,555-$86,695

6. Infiniti QX80

  • Cost To Fill Tank: $96

  • CR mpg: Overall 15 (City 11, Hwy 21)

  • Gas Tank Capacity: 26 gallons

  • 2024 MSRP Range: $74,150-$88,450

7. Nissan Armada

  • Cost To Fill Tank: $96

  • CR mpg: Overall 14 (City 10, Hwy 20)

  • Gas Tank Capacity: 26 gallons

  • 2024 MSRP Range: $56,520-$71,590

8. Nissan Titan

  • Cost To Fill Tank: $96

  • CR mpg: Overall 16 (City 11, Hwy 22)

  • Gas Tank Capacity: 26 gallons

  • 2024 MSRP Range: $46,690-$63,670

9. Ram 1500

  • Cost To Fill Tank: $96

  • CR mpg: Overall 17 (City 11, Hwy 24)

  • Gas Tank Capacity: 26 gallons

  • 2024 MSRP Range: $39,420-$96,340

10. Toyota Sequoia

  • Cost To Fill Tank: $83

  • CR mpg:  Overall 18 (City 12, Hwy 23)

  • Gas Tank Capacity: 22.5 gallons

  • 2024 MSRP Range: $61,275-$81,265

11. Toyota Tundra

  • Cost To Fill Tank: $110

  • CR mpg: Overall 17 (City 12, Hwy 23)

  • Gas Tank Capacity: 32.2 gallons

  • 2024 MSRP Range: $39,965-$78,845

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