With the arrival of hugely powerful electric pickup trucks and electric sports cars, the old adage “there is no replacement for displacement” has been thoroughly refuted. That said, there’s still a place for big, powerful engines, including V8s, in the marketplace. Even though that place is getting smaller every year — at least two of the models on this list won’t be built next year — it’s still a nice place to visit, and one dear to our hearts. If you’re a V8 lover, too, you’ll appreciate this list of the most affordable V8-powered cars still available to buy new in the U.S.
Prices listed below are for the least expensive model, trim, or specification necessary to get the V8 engine. All prices quoted include destination fees, but do not include other mandatory fees like tax, title, and licensing.
Here are the 10 cheapest V8 cars in 2024 — plus an honorable mention.
1. 2024 Ford F-150
Starting Price: $38,765
Lowest Price With a V8: $38,765
To get the most affordable V8 vehicle on the U.S. market in 2024, you’ll want to start with the 2024 Ford F-150 regular cab with the 6.5-foot bed and the base XL trim package in rear-wheel drive. That will get you a 5.0-liter V8 good for 400 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque. With the least-expensive cab and bed configuration, that should be good for up to 9,600 pounds of towing capacity. Impressive for less than $40,000 these days.
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2. 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Starting Price: $38,795
Lowest Price With a V8: $40,985
Next up is America’s other favorite truck, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Starting with a Silverado in regular cab/long bed form with the base WT trim, you’ll tick the box for the 5.3-liter V8 engine (a $2,000 option) and 2WD drivetrain, and then tick no other boxes. The V8 upgrade gets you 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque, plus the ability to tow up to 9,900 pounds. The WT trim sticks to the basics, although wireless smartphone connectivity is standard.
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3. 2024 GMC Sierra 1500
Starting Price: $38,345
Lowest Price With a V8: $41,885
The brand sibling to the Silverado, the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 is also one of the most affordable V8-powered vehicles around, costing not even $1,000 more than the Chevy. To get the most affordable V8 Sierra, you’ll choose the regular cab/long bed configuration, the base Pro trim, rear-wheel drive, and the $1,990 V8 upgrade. Like the Chevy, you’ll get a 355-horsepower 5.3-liter V8, and the same 9,900-pound towing capacity. You’ll also get standard LED headlights in addition to wireless smartphone integration.
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4. 2024 Ram 1500
Starting Price: $41,415
Lowest Price With a V8: $42,465
With bold looks and big capability, the 2024 Ram 1500 is also a key participant in the full-size truck conversation, and it’s the only one of the big four to offer a 4-door Quad Cab layout in its most affordable V8 form. Opt for the Quad Cab Ram 1500 with 2WD, the 6-foot 4-inch box and the Tradesman trim, then tick the box for the $3,045 Hemi V8 upgrade. You’ll get a 5.7-liter V8 good for 395 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque, as well as the ability to tow a minimum of 8,490 pounds, and up to 12,750 pounds when properly configured. If you are in the market for the Ram 1500 Classic, the most affordable V8-powered model is the rear-wheel-drive Tradesman Quad Cab with the 6’4″ bed, at $43,745.
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5. 2024 Ford Mustang
Starting Price: $32,515
Lowest Price With a V8: $43,555
With the demise of the Dodge Challenger and Charger, and the Camaro coupe going on hiatus, the 2024 Ford Mustang GT stands as the most affordable V8 muscle car — or sports car — in America. Getting your own is as easy as opting for the base Mustang GT Fastback, which comes with the 480-horsepower 5.0-liter V8, a 10-speed automatic transmission, upgraded brakes, a limited-slip differential, and a dual exhaust.
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6. 2024 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
Starting Price: $46,395
Lowest Price With a V8: $46,395
The former cheapest V8 sports/muscle car you could buy in America, the 2024 Chevrolet Camaro is in its last year of production for now, and as a result, all the V8 coupes have already been accounted for, leaving only convertible models with their slightly higher base prices. To get the cheapest 2024 Camaro with a V8, you’ll have to shop existing inventory, which means you may not find the least-expensive configuration — the LT1 with only a handful of dealer-installed options — near you.
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7. 2024 Nissan Titan
Starting Price: $48,700
Lowest Price With a V8: $48,700
Our first non-American offering, the 2024 Nissan Titan, will end production this summer, so be sure to get yours now if you’re in the market. To get the most affordable V8 Titan, you’ll want to pick the SV trim with the Crew Cab and 2WD. A 5.6-liter V8 comes standard in the Titan, with 400 horsepower and 413 pound-feet of torque, enabling 9,290 pounds of towing capacity.
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8. 2024 Dodge Durango
Starting Price: $41,265
Lowest Price With a V8: $52,865
The 2024 Dodge Durango R/T is not only the most affordable V8 SUV in the U.S., it’s one of the best-looking, too. You’ll notice a fairly substantial jump in price from the Titan, but you’re also getting the Durango R/T for that money, not the base specification. With the R/T you get the 5.7-liter Hemi V8 rated for 360 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque, and rear-wheel drive (AWD is an optional extra). The R/T trim also adds a sport-tuned suspension, wireless device charging, a 10.1-inch center display, and more.
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9. 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe
Starting Price: $58,195
Lowest Price With a V8: $58,195
The 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe is a legend of the full-size SUV segment for its capacious interior and considerable towing capability. The Tahoe comes standard with a V8, but the most affordable version is the LS trim with 2WD, which gets 8-passenger seating by default, as well as wireless smartphone integration, remote start, LED exterior lighting, and Chevy Safety Assist. The standard 355-horsepower 5.3-liter V8 engine and rear-wheel-drive configuration give the 2024 Tahoe 7,900 pounds of towing capacity.
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10. 2024 Nissan Armada
Starting Price: $58,530
Lowest Price With a V8: $58,530
Built on the underpinnings of the Titan pickup, the 2024 Nissan Armada is a full-size, truck-based SUV that comes standard with the same 400-horsepower 5.6-liter V8 found in the Titan, but with standard 4WD, 8,500 pounds towing capacity, and, in the most affordable SV trim, 8-passenger seating. Despite being the base model, the Armada SV is well-equipped, with wireless device charging, wireless smartphone integration, heated front seats, and Nissan Safety Shield 360 among the highlights.
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Honorable Mention:
2024 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance: $60,020
The 2024 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance deserves a mention here because it’s the most affordable member of a dying breed — the V8 sport sedan. With the added benefits of Lexus’ luxury treatment, the IS 500 F Sport Performance is well worth the money for those trying to hold back the dying of the V8 light.
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Cheapest V8 Cars in 2024
- 2024 Ford F-150
- 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2024 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2024 Ram 1500
- 2024 Ford Mustang
- 2024 Chevrolet Camaro
- 2024 Nissan Titan
- 2024 Dodge Durango
- 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2024 Nissan Armada
Honorable Mention:
- 2024 Lexus IS
