Yes, there are significantly more than 100 cars that can be considered American-made. However, the definition of "American-made" is key. A common benchmark is the American Automobile Labeling Act (AALA), which requires cars to display the percentage of U.S./Canadian parts content. A more rigorous analysis is the Kogod Made in America Auto Index, which also factors in the location of assembly, R&D, and profit destination.
The vast majority of these vehicles come from the "Detroit Three" (Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis—owner of Jeep, Ram, and Chrysler), which produce dozens of models across their lineups. Furthermore, many foreign-brand automakers with major manufacturing plants in the U.S., such as Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, contribute a substantial number of models to the count. Tesla's entire production for the North American market is also based in the U.S.
To get a true sense of a vehicle's domestic economic impact, looking beyond just the assembly location is helpful. The following table compares several popular models based on the Kogod Index's criteria, which provides a more holistic view of how "American" a car truly is.
| Model | Assembly Location | U.S./Canadian Parts Content (AALA) | Kogod Index Score (Higher = More American) |
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| Ford Mustang | Flat Rock, Michigan | 70% | 86.5 |
| Tesla Model Y | Austin, Texas / Fremont, California | 65% | 85.5 |
| Honda Passport | Lincoln, Alabama | 70% | 83.5 |
| Toyota Camry | Georgetown, Kentucky | 65% | 82.5 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | Detroit, Michigan | 71% | 81.5 |
| Chevrolet Colorado | Wentzville, Missouri | 55% | 80.0 |
| BMW X5 | Spartanburg, South Carolina | 50% | 69.0 |
When you tally all the models from these manufacturers, the number easily surpasses 100. Your best approach is to research specific vehicle segments (like pickup trucks, SUVs, or sedans) using the AALA list or the Kogod Index to find models that align with your personal definition of what makes a car American.
