While several automakers got their start making cars in America, you won’t find any vehicles on the market that are 100% American-made. Today, manufacturers outsource their car production. So brands with American origins now make their cars in other countries, and foreign brands outsource some production in America.
| Make | Brand headquarters | Percent content from North America in most popular models |
|---|---|---|
| Jeep* | USA | 73% |
| Honda | Japan | 69% |
| Acura | Japan | 67% |
| Lincoln* | USA | 61% |
| Toyota | Japan | 58% |
| Ford | USA | 57% |
| Ram* | USA | 57% |
| Kia* | South Korea | 55% |
| Chevrolet | USA | 53% |
| Cadillac | USA | 52% |
| Buick* | USA | 50% |
| Tesla | USA | 50% |
| GMC | USA | 48% |
| Hyundai | South Korea | 44% |
| Lexus* | Japan | 35% |
*Brands with only one model primarily made in North America
Finding cars made in America depends on your interpretation of the term American-made. You can look for:
For example, Ford Motor Company has rooted its car-making history in America. While several Ford vehicles still have 40-50% of their parts made in North America, the Ford Fusion only includes 26% North American-made parts.
The National Traffic Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) requires brands to list their North American-made parts as a percentage, without differentiating between parts made in the US versus Canada. The countries and percentages of parts made there are listed in the American Automobile Labeling Act (AALA) Reports.
Finder data suggests that men aged 35-44 are most likely to be researching this topic.
| Response | Male (%) | Female (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 65+ | 10.36% | 7.65% |
| 55-64 | 10.96% | 7.10% |
| 45-54 | 9.92% | 7.10% |
| 35-44 | 11.25% | 7.24% |
| 25-34 | 9.78% | 5.22% |
| 18-24 | 8.66% | 4.76% |
To find the most red-blooded American-made vehicles, we looked at models with the most parts produced in North America as well as the final assembly. We ranked the cars based on these factors:
You can find at least 50 vehicle models made mostly under America’s stars and stripes and Canada’s maple leaf.
| Makes | Models | Percent of content from the US and Canada | Country of final assembly | Where the engine is built | Where the transmission is made |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda | Odyssey | 75% | US | US | US |
| Honda | Ridgeline | 75% | US | US | US |
| Honda | Ridgeline FWD | 75% | US | US | US |
| Jeep | Wrangler JK, JK Unlimited | 74% | US | US (3.6L) | US (Automatic) |
| Jeep | Wrangler JK Unlimited | 73% | US | US (3.6L) | US (Automatic) |
| Jeep | Cherokee | 72% | US | US | US |
| Acura | MDX | 70% | US | US | US |
| Acura | MDX 2WD | 70% | US | US | US |
| Acura | TLX | 65-70% | US | US | US |
| Honda | Pilot | 70% | US | US | US |
| Honda | Pilot | 70% | US | US | US |
| Chevrolet | Corvette | 67% | US | US | US |
| Chevrolet | Volt | 66% | US | US | US |
| Ford | F150 | 65% | US | US (2.7 DOHC, 3.0DSL, 3.3 TIVCT, 5.0 DOHC) | US |
| Lincoln | Continental | 65% | US | US | US |
| Acura | RDX | 65% | US | US | US |
| Acura | RDX FWD | 65% | US | US | US |
| Acura | TLX | 65% | US | US | US |
| Acura | TLX FWD A-Spec | 65% | US | US | US |
| Honda | CR-V | 65% | US | US | US |
| Honda | CR-V 2WD | 65% | US | US | US |
| Honda | CR-V 4WD | 65% | US | US | US |
| Honda | CR-V 4WD | 65% | US | US | US |
| Toyota | Avalon | 65% | US | US | US |
| Ford | Taurus | 61% | US | US | US |
| Lincoln | MKC | 61% | US | US (2.3 T/C) | US |
| Honda | Accord | 60% | US | US | US |
| Honda | Accord 2.0T Sport Touring | 60% | US | US | US |
| Honda | Civic | 60% | US | US | US |
| Hyundai | Santa Fe Sport | 60% | US | US | US |
| Toyota | Highlander | 60% | US | US | US |
| Toyota | Sequoia | 60% | US | US | US |
| Toyota | Tacoma | 60% | US | US | US |
| Ram | 1500 | 57% | US | US (3.6L) | US (Auto 8HP70, RWD & AWD) |
| Ford | Explorer | 57% | US | US | US |
| Cadillac | ATS | 57% | US | US | US |
| Cadillac | CTS | 57% | US | US | US |
| Chevrolet | Camaro | 57% | US | US | US |
| GMC | Acadia | 57% | US | US | US |
| Ford | Mustang | 56% | US | US (3.0 T/C) | US |
| Kia | Sorento | 55% | US | US | US |
| Tesla | Model S | 55% | US | US | US |
| Toyota | Camry | 55% | US | US | US |
| Chevrolet | Impala | 54% | US | US | US |
| Chevrolet | Colorado | 51% | US | US | US |
| GMC | Canyon | 51% | US | US | US |
| Buick | LaCrosse | 50% | US | US | US |
| Chevrolet | Malibu | 50% | US | US, Mexico | US |
| Tesla | Model 3 & Model 3 Long Range | 45-50% | US | US | US |
| Tesla | Model X | 50% | US | US | US |
You don’t have any limits on financing a car that’s made in America. To find the best deal, you can take two different routes:
If buying American is a priority, find out whether your preferred make and model is made in the US before you buy:
You can choose the right car based on many characteristics like:
Yes, where your vehicle is made can affect your insurance rates, especially if parts are difficult to find in the US. The country of origin also may affect the car’s sale price because of trade laws and shipping costs, and a higher sale price leads to higher car insurance rates.
Factors about your vehicle’s make also affect insurance, such as if the brand makes high-dollar luxury or performance cars or if the manufacturer’s cars tend to see high safety ratings. Why these factors make a difference:
Now that you know the ins and outs of where vehicles originate, research the right car model based on your priorities. Then, you can save money on financing your new ride by looking at all your car loan options before heading to the dealership.
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