We all want to make extra money now and then. I can confess I have done some ride-sharing before for some extra cash and it isn’t bad. I was able to meet some great people and make some cash doing it.
But if you have done any rideshare before you know how much car repairs and wear and tear you have done to your vehicle after giving rides all day. So I want to know which vehicles are the best to do rideshare with and why.
The vehicles are not only based on fuel efficiency but the design(because no one likes riding in a junker) and the amount of maintenance required. So let’s dive deeper and see if we can find some great vehicles.
Chrysler Pacifica
Fuel economy 19 city/ 28 highway
Seating Capacity 7
Features to get more tips
Very open seating, stow and go seat system, DVD system in the digital package. The interior alone will win your rider over to let them know they are safe in the Pacifica and they can focus on having fun.
Price starts at $27,235
Oil change $49.98 synthetic oil change
Tire rotation $15 per tire
Tire change $15 per tire
Ford Explorer
Fuel economy 19 city/ 27 highway
Features to get more tips
Great seating, very roomy, the digital package includes DVD system
Price Starts at $32,365
Oil change $49.98 synthetic oil change
Tire rotation $15 per tire
Tire change $15 per tire
Toyota Sienna
Fuel economy 19 city/ 27 highway
Features to get more tips High-quality suspension to give you and your riders a fantastic ride quality.
Price Starting at $31,315
Oil change $49.98 synthetic oil change
Tire rotation $15 per tire
Tire change $15 per tire
Honda Odyssey
Fuel economy 19 City/ 28 Highway
Features to get more tips Decreased blind spots for driver, Foldaway third row to add more room for luggage.
Price Starting at $30,190
Oil change $49.98 synthetic oil change
Tire rotation $15 per tire
Tire change $15 per tire
Honda Accord
Fuel economy 30 City/ 38 Highway
More features mean more tips. The interior has extra room for you and your passengers. Sporty handling and all the gadgets, which is a Honda you know they put all the good stuff in their vehicles.
Price Starting at $23,720
Oil change $49.98 synthetic oil change
Tire rotation $15 per tire
Tire change $15 per tire
Toyota Prius
Fuel economy 54 City/ 50 Highway
Features to get more tips Quiet and comfortable ride in the new 2019 model. All-wheel drive and over 50 miles to the gallon, can you afford not to get this car? I am even thinking about getting one myself with that kind of gas mileage!
Price Starting at $23,770
Oil change $49.98 synthetic oil change
Tire rotation $15 per tire
Tire change $15 per tire
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Ford Fusion
Fuel economy 23 City/ 34 Highway
Features to get more tips Sharp handling in the 2019 model with Ford’s quiet interior and easy to use gadgets.
Price Starting at $22,840
Oil change $49.98 synthetic oil change
Tire rotation $15 per tire
Tire change $15 per tire
Hyundai Sonata
Fuel economy 28 City/ 37 Highway
Features to get more tips Keeping the same style from 2018, the 2019 model is identical. Still, the spacious interior with a great list of features that Hyundai is bringing into the automotive industry.
Price Starting at $22,650
Oil change $49.98 synthetic oil change
Tire rotation $15 per tire
Tire change $15 per tire
Kia Sorento
Fuel economy 22 City/ 29 Highway
Features to get more tips Spacious interior for an array of riders while keeping the road noise quiet as well. The interior shows the quality of the Sorento for 2019!
Price Starting at $26,290
Oil change $49.98 synthetic oil change
Tire rotation $15 per tire
Tire change $15 per tire
Toyota Camry
Fuel economy 29 City/ 41 Highway
Features to get more tips Spacious interior and a great trunk to fit all those bags in from that rider that just left the grocery store.
Price Starting at $24,095
Oil change $49.98 synthetic oil change
Tire rotation $15 per tire
Tire change $15 per tire
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Kia Sportage
Fuel economy 23 City / 30 highway
Features to get more tips Comforting ride with Kia’s spacious interior. The dashboard has a style that will put your interior above all others! Also, let’s not forget the smooth ride quality that the Sportage is bringing this year as well!
Price Starting at $23,750
Oil change $49.98 synthetic oil change
Tire rotation $15 per tire
Tire change $15 per tire
GMC Terrain
Fuel economy 28 City / 39 Highway
Features to get more tips Easy to use interface to play all of those hits your riders have in their playlist. Upscale interior to bring home those excellent Friday night tips!
Price Starting at $25,000
Oil change $49.98 synthetic oil change
Tire rotation $15 per tire
Tire change $15 per tire
Nissan Altima
Fuel economy 28 City / 39 Highway
Features to get more tips 2019 brings us a new engine for the Altima that is said to be more powerful and greater efficiency, which is always nice to know.
From the supportive seats to all the cool semi-automated gadgets, Nissan wanted to include this year. That makes this sedan an excellent choice for the rideshare driver.
Price Starting at $24,000
Oil change $49.98 synthetic oil change
Tire rotation $15 per tire
Tire change $15 per tire
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Toyota Corolla
Fuel economy 30 City / 40 Highway
Features to get more tips.
Sporty seats continue in the 2019 model with a spacious room, and you know your typical Corolla.
Price Starting at $18,700
Oil change $49.98 synthetic oil change
Tire rotation $15 per tire
Tire change $15 per tire
In Conclusion
From looking at all of these models, there is some fierce competition out there. But when I am looking at rideshare, I look for one thing, and that is fuel mileage.
With the wear and tear that happens to your vehicle, you at least want to save some money by having a vehicle that has a terrific fuel economy.
Then you also want a comfortable ride so your passengers can be relaxed and comfortable with their ride. The more comfortable they are, the more they will be open to tipping you at the end of the ride.
Take that into consideration when choosing your vehicle. I was impressed by a few on the list, how automotive models have changed over the years!
The prices for an oil change, tire rotation, and tire change are based on Wal-Mart prices at the Wal-Mart auto center. This was the quickest way to get tire and maintenance work while I was doing rideshare.
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