Pick Up Trucks
Most trucks fall into either the compact or full-size category, although there are a few models designated as midsize.

Base model compact trucks are some of the cheapest vehicles on the market, but premium models can cost into the mid- to upper-$20Ks. Full-size trucks range from the low-$20,000s to the low-$40,000s.

For fuel economy compact trucks offer four-, five- and six-cylinder engines that deliver respectable mileage. Full-size trucks offer six-cylinder engines on base models, but most trucks use V8 or even V10 engines that return marginal fuel economy numbers at best. Most full-size trucks also offer diesel engines that provide plenty of towing power and better mileage.