Uber's eligible-vehicles tool lists 309 Comfort-eligible models. 211 of them qualify from model year 2018 (premium brands, full-size SUVs and every EV) and 98 from 2020 (mainstream SUVs and a handful of large sedans). 63 also qualify for Comfort Electric. We checked the tool for New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami and the San Francisco Bay Area on September 21, 2026, and the Comfort list was identical in all five metros. Popular cars that do not qualify: Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Hyundai Sonata, Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic (UberX only). Drivers also need 100+ trips and a 4.85+ rating.
What is Uber Comfort? It is the tier one step above UberX: a newer car with more head and legroom, driven by someone with at least 100 trips and a 4.85+ rating. Riders pay about 36% more than UberX for it ($26.40–$33.61 vs $21.14–$26.91 for a 20-minute ride in New York City in our rate model) and get temperature presets, a chat-or-quiet preference and up to 10 minutes of free wait time at pickup. Every model and year below is transcribed from Uber's official tool. (Sources: Uber Comfort driver page; Uber Help: What is Comfort?.)
The Official Uber Comfort Car List (2026)
309 models from 42 makes are on Uber's 2026 Comfort list, and every one carries a minimum model year of either 2018 or 2020. The 2018 floor covers premium badges (Lexus RX (2018+), Lexus ES (2018+), Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2018+), BMW X5 (2018+), Audi Q5 (2018+), Acura MDX (2018+), Volvo XC90 (2018+)), full-size SUVs (Chevrolet Tahoe (2018+), Chevrolet Suburban (2018+), GMC Yukon (2018+), Ford Expedition (2018+)) and every electric model. The 2020 floor covers mainstream crossovers and SUVs (Toyota RAV4 (2020+), Honda CR-V (2020+), Ford Escape (2020+), Nissan Rogue (2020+), Mazda CX-5 (2020+), Kia Sportage (2020+), Toyota Highlander (2020+), Kia Telluride (2020+), Ford Explorer (2020+)) plus a few large sedans (Toyota Avalon (2020+), Chrysler 300 (2020+), Dodge Charger (2020+), Cadillac CT5 (2020+)). Makes are alphabetical; model names are shown exactly as Uber lists them.
| Make | Models | Eligible models (minimum model year) |
|---|---|---|
| Acura | 5 | ADX (2020+), MDX (2018+), RDX (2020+), RLX (2020+), ZDX (2018+, Electric) |
| Alfa Romeo | 1 | Stelvio (2018+) |
| Audi | 29 | A4 (2018+), A4 Allroad (2018+), A6 (2018+), A6 All Road Quattro (2018+), A6 Avant (2018+), A7 (2018+), A8 (2018+), A8 L (2018+), Allroad (2018+), Q4 Sportback e-tron (2018+, Electric), Q4 e-tron (2018+, Electric), Q5 (2018+), Q5 Hybrid (2018+), Q7 (2018+), Q8 (2018+), Q8 e-tron (2018+, Electric), Q9 (2018+), RS 6 (2018+), RS 7 (2018+), RS E-Tron GT (2018+, Electric), S4 (2018+), S6 (2018+), S7 (2018+), S8 (2018+), SQ5 (2018+), SQ7 (2018+), SQ8 (2018+), e-tron (2018+, Electric), e-tron Sportback (2018+, Electric) |
| BMW | 24 | 3-Series 330e (2018+), 3-series (2018+), 5-Series 530e (2018+), 5-series (2018+), 6-series (2018+), 6-series Gran Coupe (2018+), 7-Series 745e (2018+), 7-series (2018+), 740i (2018+), 750 (2018+), Alpina B6 (2018+), Alpina B7 (2018+), Alpina B8 (2018+), X1 (2020+), X2 (2020+), X3 (2018+), X4 (2018+), X5 (2018+), X6 (2018+), X7 (2018+), i4 (2018+, Electric), i5 (2018+, Electric), i7 (2018+, Electric), iX (2018+, Electric) |
| Bentley | 3 | Bentayga (2018+), Flying Spur (2018+), Mulsanne (2018+) |
| Buick | 2 | Enclave (2018+), Envision (2020+) |
| Cadillac | 15 | CT5 (2020+), CT6 (2018+), CTS-V (2018+), Escalade (2018+), Escalade ESV (2018+), Escalade IQ (2018+, Electric), LYRIQ (2018+, Electric), Optiq (2018+, Electric), SRX (2018+), STS (2018+), VISTIQ (2018+, Electric), XT4 (2020+), XT5 (2018+), XT6 (2018+), XTS (2018+) |
| Chevrolet | 7 | Blazer (2020+), Blazer EV (2018+, Electric), Equinox EV (2018+, Electric), Suburban (2018+), Tahoe (2018+), Trailblazer (2020+), Traverse (2020+) |
| Chrysler | 1 | 300 (2020+) |
| Dodge | 3 | Charger (2020+), Durango (2020+), Durango GT (2020+) |
| Fisker | 1 | Ocean (2018+, Electric) |
| Ford | 10 | Edge (2020+), Escape (2020+), Expedition (2018+), Expedition MAX (2018+), Expedition MAX XLT (2018+), Explorer (2020+), Flex (2020+), Fusion Energi (2020+), Mustang Mach-E (2018+, Electric), Taurus (2020+) |
| GMC | 7 | Acadia (2020+), Acadia Denali (2020+), Terrain (2020+), Yukon (2018+), Yukon Denali (2018+), Yukon XL (2018+), Yukon XL Denali (2018+) |
| Genesis | 5 | G80 (2018+), G90 (2018+), GV60 (2018+, Electric), GV70 (2018+), GV80 (2018+) |
| Honda | 6 | CR-V (2020+), CR-V Hybrid (2020+), MDX (2020+), Passport (2020+), Pilot (2020+), Prologue (2018+, Electric) |
| Hyundai | 9 | IONIQ 5 (2018+, Electric), IONIQ 6 (2018+, Electric), IONIQ Electric (2018+, Electric), Ioniq 9 (2018+, Electric), Palisade (2020+), Santa Fe (2020+), Santa Fe Hybrid (2020+), Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid (2020+), Santa Fe XL (2020+) |
| Infiniti | 6 | QX50 (2018+), QX55 (2020+), QX60 (2018+), QX65 (2018+), QX70 (2018+), QX80 (2018+) |
| Jaguar | 5 | F-PACE (2018+), I-PACE (2018+, Electric), XE (2018+), XF (2018+), XJ (2018+) |
| Jeep | 7 | Cherokee (2020+), Grand Cherokee (2020+), Grand Cherokee L (2020+), Grand Wagoneer (2018+), Wagoneer (2018+), Wagoneer S (2018+, Electric), Wrangler (2018+) |
| Karma | 1 | Revero (2018+) |
| Kia | 16 | Carnival (2018+), Carnival Hybrid (2018+), E-Niro (2018+, Electric), EV6 (2018+, Electric), EV9 (2018+, Electric), K900 (2020+), Niro EV (2018+, Electric), Niro Plug-In Hybrid (2020+), Niro Plus (2020+), Quoris (2020+), Sorento (2020+), Sorento Hybrid (2020+), Sorento Plug-in Hybrid EX (2020+), Sportage (2020+), Sportage Hybrid (2020+), Telluride (2020+) |
| Lamborghini | 1 | Urus (2018+) |
| Land Rover | 8 | Defender (2018+), Discovery (2020+), Discovery Sport (2020+), Range Rover (2018+), Range Rover Evoque (2018+), Range Rover Sport (2018+), Range Rover Velar (2018+), Range Rover Vogue (2020+) |
| Lexus | 21 | ES (2018+), ES 300h (2018+), ES 350e (2018+, Electric), ES Hybrid (2020+), GS (2018+), GS Hybrid (2018+), GX (2018+), LS (2018+), LX (2018+), RX (2018+), RX 350 (2018+), RX 450HL (2018+), RX 500H (2018+), RX Hybrid (2018+), RX L (2018+), RZ 300E (2018+), RZ 350e (2018+, Electric), RZ 450e (2018+, Electric), TX (2018+), TX 350 (2018+), TX 500h (2018+) |
| Lincoln | 10 | Aviator (2018+), Continental (2018+), Corsair (2018+), MKS (2018+), MKT (2018+), MKX (2018+), MKZ (2018+), Nautilus (2018+), Navigator (2018+), Navigator L (2018+) |
| Lucid | 4 | Air (2018+, Electric), Air Pure (2018+, Electric), Air Touring (2018+, Electric), Gravity (2018+) |
| Maserati | 3 | Grecale (2020+), Levante (2018+), Quattroporte (2018+) |
| Mazda | 5 | CX-5 (2020+), CX-50 (2020+), CX-70 (2020+), CX-9 (2020+), CX-90 (2018+) |
| Mercedes-Benz | 22 | CLS-Class (2018+), E-Class (2018+), E350e (2018+), EQB (2018+, Electric), EQC (2018+, Electric), EQE (2018+, Electric), EQE SUV (2018+, Electric), EQS (2018+, Electric), EQS SUV (2018+, Electric), G-Class (2018+), GL-Class (2018+), GLA-Class (2018+), GLB 200 (2020+), GLB 250 (2018+), GLB-Class (2020+), GLC Coupe (2018+), GLC-Class (2018+), GLE Coupe (2018+), GLE-Class (2018+), GLS SUV (2018+), GLS-Class (2018+), S-Class (2018+) |
| Mini | 1 | Countryman (2020+) |
| Mitsubishi | 2 | Outlander (2020+), Outlander PHEV (2020+) |
| Nissan | 5 | Ariya (2018+, Electric), Armada (2020+), Murano (2020+), Pathfinder (2020+), Rogue (2020+) |
| Polestar | 2 | 2 (2018+, Electric), 3 (2018+, Electric) |
| Porsche | 5 | Cayenne (2018+), Cayenne Coupe (2018+), Macan (2018+), Panamera (2018+), Taycan (2018+, Electric) |
| Rivian | 1 | R1S (2018+, Electric) |
| Rolls-Royce | 4 | Cullinan (2018+), Flying Spur (2018+), Ghost (2018+), Phantom (2018+) |
| Subaru | 4 | Ascent (2020+), Forester (2020+), Outback (2020+), Solterra (2018+, Electric) |
| Tesla | 4 | Model 3 (2018+, Electric), Model S (2018+, Electric), Model X (2018+, Electric), Model Y (2018+, Electric) |
| Toyota | 21 | Avalon (2020+), Avalon Hybrid (2020+), Crown (2020+), Crown Athlete (2020+), Crown Comfort (2020+), Crown Crossover (2020+), Crown Majesta (2020+), Crown Royal (2020+), Crown Sedan (2020+), Crown Signia (2020+), Grand Highlander (2020+), Highlander (2020+), Highlander Hybrid (2020+), RAV4 (2020+), RAV4 Hybrid (2020+), RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid (2020+, Electric), RAV4 Prime (2020+), Sequoia (2020+), Venza (2020+), bZ (2018+, Electric), bZ4X (2018+, Electric) |
| VinFast | 2 | VF8 (2018+, Electric), VF9 (2018+, Electric) |
| Volkswagen | 10 | Arteon (2020+), Atlas (2020+), Atlas Cross Sport (2020+), ID.4 (2018+, Electric), ID.Buzz (2020+, Electric), Passat GTE (2020+), Taos (2020+), Tiguan (2020+), Tiguan Allspace (2020+), Touareg (2020+) |
| Volvo | 11 | C40 Recharge (2018+, Electric), EX90 (2018+, Electric), S90 (2018+), S90 Hybrid (2018+), V90 (2018+), XC40 (2018+), XC40 Electric (2018+, Electric), XC60 (2018+), XC60 Hybrid (2020+), XC90 (2018+), XC90 Hybrid (2018+) |
Source: Uber eligible-vehicles tool (New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami and the San Francisco Bay Area), checked September 21, 2026. "Electric" marks models that also qualify for Comfort Electric. Uber can change eligibility at any time, so confirm your exact make, model and year in the tool before buying a car.
How to read the year next to each model
The year is the oldest model year Uber accepts, and it usually rises by one every year. Uber's note on the tool: "the year listed for each vehicle below represents the oldest vehicle year that's allowed for that ride option. This generally increases by one year every year." So a 2018 Lexus RX (2018+) qualifies today, but expect that floor to reach 2019 during 2027. Uber says it gives drivers advance notice before a change removes a car from a ride type, that Comfort eligibility "also depends on driver rating and factors like legroom", and that "ride option availability varies by city". (Source: Uber eligible-vehicles tool.)
Is the Uber Comfort car list the same in NYC, Los Angeles and Chicago?
Yes. The 309-model Comfort list and its 2018 and 2020 floors were identical in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami and the San Francisco Bay Area on September 21, 2026. Only 11 low-volume trim variants, such as the Lexus ES 300h (2018+), Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid (2020+), appear in some metros but not others. What does differ: UberX accepts 2010-or-newer cars in New York, Los Angeles, Miami and San Francisco but 2011-or-newer in Chicago, and in New York City every driver, Comfort included, needs a TLC driver license and a TLC-plated vehicle.
Popular cars that do NOT qualify for Uber Comfort
The most-searched "does my car qualify" models are mostly a no: the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Hyundai Sonata, Kia K5, Chevrolet Malibu and Ford Fusion are UberX-only in all five metros, and so are the Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic and Toyota Prius. We checked each model below in Uber's city lists on September 21, 2026; none carries a Comfort tag at any model year.
- Mid-size sedans: Toyota Camry (including Hybrid), Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Hyundai Sonata, Kia K5, Chevrolet Malibu, Ford Fusion (gas), Nissan Maxima, Chevrolet Impala, Subaru Legacy. The large sedans that do qualify are the Toyota Avalon (2020+), Chrysler 300 (2020+), Dodge Charger (2020+), Cadillac CT5 (2020+) and Toyota Crown (2020+); the Ford Fusion Energi (2020+) is the one Fusion on the list.
- Compacts and hybrids: Toyota Corolla and Corolla Cross, Honda Civic, Toyota Prius, Hyundai Elantra, Nissan Sentra, Honda HR-V.
- Compact SUVs that miss: Hyundai Tucson (its platform-mate the Kia Sportage (2020+) qualifies), gas Chevrolet Equinox (the Chevrolet Equinox EV (2018+) qualifies), Toyota 4Runner.
- Premium badges that miss: Mercedes-Benz C-Class (the Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2018+) qualifies), Acura TLX (the Acura MDX (2018+), Acura RDX (2020+) qualify).
- Budget EVs: Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV, Nissan LEAF, Hyundai Kona Electric: UberX only, and not Comfort Electric. The Tesla Model 3 (2018+), Tesla Model Y (2018+) qualify for both Comfort and Comfort Electric.
- Minivans: Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey are UberXL and UberXXL only. See the UberXL car list.
Comfort Electric Eligible Vehicles (2026)
63 of the 309 Comfort models are also tagged Comfort Electric, and every one of them qualifies from model year 2018. Comfort Electric is the same tier in a zero-emission car: the driver bar is identical (100 trips, 4.85 rating) and the car must be fully battery-electric, not a hybrid, with a model year no older than eight years. Uber offers it in more than 40 US and Canadian cities, including all five metros above plus Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Seattle and Washington DC. Comfort Electric cars are not eligible for Uber Black trips. (Source: Uber Comfort Electric driver page.)
| Vehicle | Minimum model year |
|---|---|
| Acura ZDX | 2018+ |
| Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron | 2018+ |
| Audi Q4 e-tron | 2018+ |
| Audi Q8 e-tron | 2018+ |
| Audi RS E-Tron GT | 2018+ |
| Audi e-tron | 2018+ |
| Audi e-tron Sportback | 2018+ |
| BMW i4 | 2018+ |
| BMW i5 | 2018+ |
| BMW i7 | 2018+ |
| BMW iX | 2018+ |
| Cadillac Escalade IQ | 2018+ |
| Cadillac LYRIQ | 2018+ |
| Cadillac Optiq | 2018+ |
| Cadillac VISTIQ | 2018+ |
| Chevrolet Blazer EV | 2018+ |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 2018+ |
| Fisker Ocean | 2018+ |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 2018+ |
| Genesis GV60 | 2018+ |
| Honda Prologue | 2018+ |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 | 2018+ |
| Hyundai IONIQ 6 | 2018+ |
| Hyundai IONIQ Electric | 2018+ |
| Hyundai Ioniq 9 | 2018+ |
| Jaguar I-PACE | 2018+ |
| Jeep Wagoneer S | 2018+ |
| Kia E-Niro | 2018+ |
| Kia EV6 | 2018+ |
| Kia EV9 | 2018+ |
| Kia Niro EV | 2018+ |
| Lexus ES 350e | 2018+ |
| Lexus RZ 350e | 2018+ |
| Lexus RZ 450e | 2018+ |
| Lucid Air | 2018+ |
| Lucid Air Pure | 2018+ |
| Lucid Air Touring | 2018+ |
| Mercedes-Benz EQB | 2018+ |
| Mercedes-Benz EQC | 2018+ |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE | 2018+ |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV | 2018+ |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS | 2018+ |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV | 2018+ |
| Nissan Ariya | 2018+ |
| Polestar 2 | 2018+ |
| Polestar 3 | 2018+ |
| Porsche Taycan | 2018+ |
| Rivian R1S | 2018+ |
| Subaru Solterra | 2018+ |
| Tesla Model 3 | 2018+ |
| Tesla Model S | 2018+ |
| Tesla Model X | 2018+ |
| Tesla Model Y | 2018+ |
| Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid | 2020+ |
| Toyota bZ | 2018+ |
| Toyota bZ4X | 2018+ |
| VinFast VF8 | 2018+ |
| VinFast VF9 | 2018+ |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 2018+ |
| Volkswagen ID.Buzz | 2020+ |
| Volvo C40 Recharge | 2018+ |
| Volvo EX90 | 2018+ |
| Volvo XC40 Electric | 2018+ |
Source: Uber eligible-vehicles tool, checked September 21, 2026; Uber Comfort Electric driver page. Every Comfort Electric model is also eligible for regular Comfort, so an EV driver receives both request types.
The list is not just Tesla and Polestar: mainstream EVs such as the Volkswagen ID.4 (2018+), Kia EV6 (2018+), Hyundai IONIQ 5 (2018+), Nissan Ariya (2018+), Chevrolet Equinox EV (2018+), Honda Prologue (2018+), Toyota bZ4X (2018+) carry the tag. The one plug-in hybrid with an Electric tag, the Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid (2020+), shows it in only two of the five metros and contradicts Uber's no-hybrids rule, so trust the Driver app over the web list. Uber's $4,000 Go Electric incentive is still open to Uber Pro Platinum and Diamond drivers who apply before switching to an EV and complete 100 trips by December 31, 2026 (limited to 2,500 drivers).
Uber Comfort Requirements for Drivers (2026)
Three requirements, all on Uber's Comfort driver page: at least 100 completed trips, a minimum rating of 4.85, and a car on the Comfort list for your city at or above its minimum model year. There is no application; once all three are true, Comfort requests arrive in the Driver app alongside UberX requests.
- 100 trips. Uber's Help Center counts trips "in other categories" (excluding Uber Moto and Uber Taxi), so UberX and UberXL trips count.
- 4.85 rating. The US Comfort page says 4.85. Uber's global Help Center article says 4.80 but links a Brazilian city list, so treat 4.85 as the US number. The rating is a rolling average and recovers on its own.
- The car. The UberX baseline applies (4 doors, seating for 5, working air conditioning, no salvage title), plus the Comfort extras: on the list at or above its year floor, with "more head and legroom than vehicles eligible for UberX" per Uber's rider Help page. Uber publishes no inch figure; the "36 inches of rear legroom" number online comes from driver blogs.
- No commercial license outside New York City, where every Uber driver needs a TLC license. That is the main difference from Uber Black.
Comfort requests stop for four reasons: rating below 4.85, the car aged off the list when the floor rose, a move to a city with a different list, or lost UberX eligibility (expired documents or inspection). (Sources: Uber Comfort driver page; Uber Help: Vehicle requirements; Uber Help: What is Comfort?.)
Did Uber change the Comfort car list in 2026?
Not in the United States, as far as Uber's own pages show: on September 21, 2026 the US floors were still 2018 and 2020, and Uber has announced no US rule change. The "7 years old or newer from January 2026" rule circulating online comes from Splend, an Australian rideshare car-rental company, and describes Australia: it names 2019 Camry, RAV4, CR-V, CX-5, Outlander, Tucson, Elantra and Odyssey models as at risk. None of that matches the US list, where the Camry, Tucson, Elantra and Odyssey were never Comfort cars and the Toyota RAV4 (2020+), Honda CR-V (2020+), Mazda CX-5 (2020+), Mitsubishi Outlander (2020+) already need to be 2020 or newer. Uber did tighten Comfort rules in the UK (Uber UK announcement): cars newly added from August 1, 2026 in London and October 19, 2026 elsewhere must meet updated standards, while existing Comfort cars keep eligibility. If a US change comes, Uber says it gives advance notice.
What Riders Pay: Uber Comfort vs UberX vs UberXL vs Uber Black
Uber Comfort costs 25% to 42% more than UberX on the same ride depending on the metro, about 36% on average; in New York City a 20-minute, 6.7-mile ride models at $26.40–$33.61 on Comfort vs $21.14–$26.91 on UberX. Comfort uses the UberX formula (base + per-mile + per-minute + booking fee, floored at a minimum fare, surge on the trip portion) with a higher rate card on every line. Uber publishes no official premium; these figures come from running both tiers through the RideWise 2026 rate cards.
| Ride type | New York City | Los Angeles | Chicago | Miami | San Francisco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UberX | $21.14–$26.91 | $16.01–$20.38 | $16.41–$20.88 | $14.20–$18.08 | $18.51–$23.56 |
| Uber Comfort | $26.40–$33.61 | $21.26–$27.06 | $22.17–$28.22 | $19.58–$24.93 | $24.07–$30.63 |
| UberXL | $31.41–$39.98 | $26.21–$33.35 | $27.50–$35.00 | $24.75–$31.50 | $28.78–$36.63 |
| Uber Black | $39.71–$50.54 | $39.41–$50.16 | $39.56–$50.35 | $37.36–$47.54 | $41.77–$53.16 |
Source: RideWise 2026 canonical rate model (base + per-mile + per-minute + booking fee, floored at the minimum fare, ±12% band) for a 20-minute, 6.7-mile non-surge ride. Estimates, not live quotes; excludes surge, tips and tolls. Open dataset: rate-card CSV.
Comfort sits much closer to UberX than to Black: in the New York model, Comfort is 1.2x UberX, UberXL is 1.5x and Uber Black is 1.9x. UberXL costs more than Comfort in every metro but seats six. For your exact route, run the ride cost calculator; for the formula line by line, see the Uber fare calculator guide.
Uber Comfort price by metro (20-minute ride)
Across 25 metros, the priciest Comfort ride is New York City at $26.40–$33.61 and the cheapest is San Antonio at $17.35–$22.08.
| Metro | Uber Comfort | UberX | Comfort premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City | $26.40–$33.61 | $21.14–$26.91 | +25% |
| San Francisco | $24.07–$30.63 | $18.51–$23.56 | +30% |
| Boston | $23.47–$29.86 | $17.88–$22.75 | +31% |
| Washington, DC | $22.60–$28.76 | $17.17–$21.86 | +32% |
| San Diego | $22.49–$28.62 | $17.36–$22.09 | +30% |
| Chicago | $22.17–$28.22 | $16.41–$20.88 | +35% |
| Seattle | $22.08–$28.11 | $16.61–$21.15 | +33% |
| Philadelphia | $21.60–$27.49 | $16.28–$20.72 | +33% |
| Los Angeles | $21.26–$27.06 | $16.01–$20.38 | +33% |
| Portland | $20.77–$26.44 | $15.41–$19.61 | +35% |
| Las Vegas | $20.48–$26.07 | $15.29–$19.46 | +34% |
| Austin | $19.85–$25.26 | $14.59–$18.56 | +36% |
| Miami | $19.58–$24.93 | $14.20–$18.08 | +38% |
| Minneapolis | $19.44–$24.75 | $14.17–$18.04 | +37% |
| Columbus | $19.34–$24.62 | $13.91–$17.70 | +39% |
| Charlotte | $19.26–$24.51 | $14.17–$18.03 | +36% |
| Denver | $19.16–$24.38 | $13.82–$17.59 | +39% |
| Nashville | $19.10–$24.30 | $13.75–$17.50 | +39% |
| Atlanta | $18.82–$23.95 | $13.42–$17.08 | +40% |
| Houston | $18.75–$23.86 | $13.47–$17.14 | +39% |
| Dallas–Fort Worth | $18.38–$23.39 | $13.04–$16.60 | +41% |
| Orlando | $18.34–$23.35 | $13.02–$16.58 | +41% |
| Phoenix | $17.72–$22.55 | $12.88–$16.39 | +38% |
| Indianapolis | $17.36–$22.10 | $12.68–$16.13 | +37% |
| San Antonio | $17.35–$22.08 | $12.22–$15.55 | +42% |
Source: RideWise 2026 canonical rate model (base + per-mile + per-minute + booking fee, floored at the minimum fare, ±12% band) for a 20-minute, 6.7-mile non-surge ride. Estimates, not live quotes; excludes surge, tips and tolls. Open dataset: rate-card CSV.
What the Comfort premium includes
Four things, all listed on Uber's rider page: a newer car with extra legroom, a driver with 100+ trips and a 4.85+ rating, ride preferences set in the app (chat or no chat, plus 4 temperature presets), and up to 10 minutes at pickup before a cancellation fee is charged. Not included: luggage help, a professional chauffeur or premium support; those are Uber Black features. Comfort earns its premium on airport pickups (the 10-minute wait window), rides over 30 minutes and when you need a quiet car; skip it on short hops and for groups of five, where only UberXL fits. (Source: Uber Comfort rider page.)
Do Uber Comfort Drivers Earn More?
Yes per trip: riders pay $5.32–$6.55 more for a 20-minute Comfort ride than for UberX across our 25-metro model, and drivers report higher upfront pay for a Comfort trip than for the same UberX trip. But Uber publishes no Comfort pay rate, and Comfort requests are far rarer than UberX requests. Ridester and Gridwise, the two largest driver blogs, agree: Comfort adds to income; it does not replace UberX work.
Run the break-even before buying a car for Comfort. If a 2020 Toyota RAV4 (2020+) costs $150 more per month than your current car in payment and insurance, and a Comfort trip nets about $4 more than an UberX trip, you need roughly 38 Comfort trips a month just to break even. Most drivers get fewer. Buy the car if you want it anyway, and treat Comfort as a bonus.
Uber Comfort vs Uber Black
Comfort is a newer mainstream car with a top-rated driver at about 1.2x UberX; Black is a black-on-black luxury car with a commercially licensed chauffeur at about 1.9x UberX (New York model). Some cars qualify for both: the Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2018+), BMW 5-series (2018+), Audi A6 (2018+), Cadillac Escalade (2018+), Lincoln Navigator (2018+), Tesla Model S (2018+) are Comfort from 2018 and Black from 2020. Comfort Electric cars cannot take Black trips. Full breakdown: Uber Black car list and requirements.
| Requirement | Uber Comfort | Uber Black |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | 309 listed models, mainstream to luxury | Listed luxury sedans and SUVs only |
| Minimum model year | 2018 or 2020 by model | 2020 |
| Color and interior | Any | Black exterior, black leather or vegan leather |
| Driver rating | 4.85+ | 4.85+ (Help Center: 4.9) |
| Trips required | 100 | Market-specific minimums, often 500+ |
| Commercial license and insurance | No (NYC TLC excepted) | Yes, every market |
| Price vs UberX (NYC model) | 1.2x | 1.9x |
| Free wait at pickup | Up to 10 minutes | 5 minutes (15 via Reserve) |
Source: Uber Comfort driver page; Uber Black & SUV requirements; Uber Comfort rider page; RideWise rate-card analysis, 2026.
Uber Car List by Ride Type (2026)
Uber keeps a separate eligible list for each ride type. In the five metros we track, the 2026 floors are: UberX 2010 (2011 in Chicago), Comfort 2018 or 2020, Comfort Electric 2018, UberXL 2010 with six or more seats, and Uber Black 2020. Three-row Comfort SUVs such as the Toyota Highlander (2020+), Honda Pilot (2020+), Kia Telluride (2020+) take UberXL requests too.
| Ride type | What qualifies | Minimum model year | Full list |
|---|---|---|---|
| UberX | Any 4-door with 5 seats and air conditioning | 2010 (2011 in Chicago) | Uber eligible-vehicles tool |
| Uber Comfort | 309 listed newer, roomier models | 2018 or 2020 by model | This page |
| Comfort Electric | 63 listed battery-electric models | 2018 | This page |
| UberXL | Minivans and 3-row SUVs, 6+ seats | 2010 (2011 in Chicago) | UberXL car list |
| Uber Black / Black SUV | Listed luxury models, black on black | 2020 | Uber Black car list |
Source: Uber eligible-vehicles tool, checked September 21, 2026. For what each tier feels like as a rider, see every Uber ride type explained.
Uber Comfort FAQ
What cars qualify for Uber Comfort?
309 models from 42 makes: 211 from model year 2018 (premium badges, full-size SUVs, all EVs) and 98 from 2020 (mainstream SUVs such as the Toyota RAV4 (2020+), Honda CR-V (2020+), Kia Telluride (2020+)). Mid-size sedans like the Camry, Accord and Altima are UberX only. See the full list above.
What are the Uber Comfort requirements for drivers?
100 completed trips, a 4.85 minimum rating, and a listed car at or above its year floor with 4 doors, 5 seats and air conditioning. No commercial license outside NYC, and no application.
Does the Toyota Camry qualify for Uber Comfort?
No. The Camry and Camry Hybrid are UberX only in all five metros at every model year. Toyota's qualifying big sedans are the Toyota Avalon (2020+), Toyota Crown (2020+).
Does the Honda Accord qualify for Uber Comfort?
No, UberX only. Honda's Comfort cars are the Honda CR-V (2020+), Honda Passport (2020+), Honda Pilot (2020+), Honda Prologue (2018+).
Is the Honda CR-V an Uber Comfort car?
Yes, from 2020, including the CR-V Hybrid. A 2019 CR-V is UberX only.
Is the Toyota RAV4 eligible for Uber Comfort?
Yes, from 2020: Toyota RAV4 (2020+), Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (2020+), Toyota RAV4 Prime (2020+). Older RAV4s are UberX only.
Is the Toyota Sienna Uber Comfort?
No. The Sienna and Honda Odyssey are UberXL and UberXXL only. Three-row SUVs like the Toyota Highlander (2020+), Honda Pilot (2020+) are both Comfort and UberXL.
Is a Tesla Model 3 Uber Comfort?
Yes. The Tesla Model 3 (2018+), Tesla Model Y (2018+), Tesla Model S (2018+), Tesla Model X (2018+) are Comfort and Comfort Electric from 2018; only the Model S and X also reach Uber Black.
How much more is Uber Comfort than UberX?
25% to 42% more by metro, about 36% on average: $26.40–$33.61 vs $21.14–$26.91 for a 20-minute ride in New York City. See the metro table above.
What is Uber Comfort Electric?
Comfort in a fully battery-electric car no older than 8 model years, with the same 100-trip and 4.85 driver bar. 63 models qualify, all from 2018; the Bolt, LEAF and Kona Electric do not.
Do Uber Comfort drivers get paid more?
Per trip, yes: riders pay $5.32–$6.55 more for a 20-minute Comfort ride in our model. But Comfort requests are rare, so it adds to UberX income rather than replacing it.
Is the Uber Comfort car list the same in NYC, Chicago and Los Angeles?
Yes, identical in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami and San Francisco on September 21, 2026, apart from 11 low-volume trim variants. NYC additionally requires a TLC license for every driver.
Bottom Line
309 models qualify for Uber Comfort in 2026, from 2018 for premium, full-size and electric models and from 2020 for mainstream SUVs; the Camry, Accord, Altima, Sonata, Corolla and Civic do not, at any age. Drivers need 100 trips and a 4.85 rating on top of the car. Riders pay about 36% more than UberX for a newer, roomier car, a top-rated driver, in-app preferences and 10 minutes of free wait time. Check the ride cost calculator for your route, the UberXL car list for five or more riders, and the Uber Black car list for the chauffeur tier. Floors rise yearly and availability varies by city, so the last word belongs to Uber's eligible-vehicles tool for your market.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What cars qualify for Uber Comfort?
309 models from 42 makes are on Uber's 2026 Comfort list. 211 qualify from model year 2018 (premium brands, full-size SUVs and every EV, e.g. Lexus RX (2018+), Lexus ES (2018+), Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2018+), BMW X5 (2018+), Audi Q5 (2018+), Acura MDX (2018+), Volvo XC90 (2018+)) and 98 from 2020 (mainstream SUVs and a few large sedans, e.g. Toyota RAV4 (2020+), Honda CR-V (2020+), Ford Escape (2020+), Nissan Rogue (2020+), Mazda CX-5 (2020+), Kia Sportage (2020+), Toyota Highlander (2020+), Kia Telluride (2020+), Ford Explorer (2020+)). Mid-size sedans such as the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Hyundai Sonata, Kia K5, Chevrolet Malibu and Ford Fusion are UberX only. The list was identical in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami and the San Francisco Bay Area. (Source: Uber eligible-vehicles tool, checked September 21, 2026.)
What are the Uber Comfort requirements for drivers?
Three, per Uber's Comfort driver page: at least 100 completed trips, a minimum rating of 4.85, and a car on the Comfort list for your city at or above its minimum model year (2018 or 2020 depending on the model). The car must also meet the UberX baseline (4 doors, seats for 5, air conditioning) and, per Uber's rider Help page, have more head and legroom than UberX cars. No commercial license is needed outside New York City, and there is no application: requests start automatically once all three are met. (Sources: Uber Comfort driver page; Uber Help: Vehicle requirements.)
Does the Toyota Camry qualify for Uber Comfort?
No. The Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid are listed as UberX only in all five metros we checked on September 21, 2026 (New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, San Francisco), at every model year. The same is true of the Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Hyundai Sonata, Kia K5, Chevrolet Malibu and Ford Fusion. The large Toyota sedans that do qualify are the Toyota Avalon (2020+), Toyota Crown (2020+). (Source: Uber eligible-vehicles tool.)
Does the Honda Accord qualify for Uber Comfort?
No. The Honda Accord is UberX only on Uber's 2026 lists for New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami and San Francisco, regardless of model year. Honda's Comfort cars are the Honda CR-V (2020+), Honda CR-V Hybrid (2020+), Honda Passport (2020+), Honda Pilot (2020+) and the electric Honda Prologue (2018+). (Source: Uber eligible-vehicles tool, checked September 21, 2026.)
Is the Honda CR-V an Uber Comfort car?
Yes, from the 2020 model year, including the CR-V Hybrid. Uber lists the Honda CR-V (2020+), Honda CR-V Hybrid (2020+) as Comfort-eligible in all five metros we checked; 2019 and older CR-Vs are UberX only. The same 2020 floor applies to the Toyota RAV4 (2020+), Ford Escape (2020+), Nissan Rogue (2020+), Mazda CX-5 (2020+), Kia Sportage (2020+). (Source: Uber eligible-vehicles tool, checked September 21, 2026.)
Is the Toyota RAV4 eligible for Uber Comfort?
Yes, if it is a 2020 or newer model: the Toyota RAV4 (2020+), Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (2020+), Toyota RAV4 Prime (2020+) are all on Uber's Comfort list. A 2019 or older RAV4 is UberX only. Other 2020-floor Toyotas are the Toyota Highlander (2020+), Toyota Grand Highlander (2020+), Toyota Venza (2020+), Toyota Sequoia (2020+), Toyota Avalon (2020+). (Source: Uber eligible-vehicles tool, checked September 21, 2026.)
Is the Toyota Sienna Uber Comfort?
No. The Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey are tagged UberX, UberXL and UberXXL on Uber's lists, but not Comfort, in all five metros we checked. Minivans do not qualify for Comfort even when new. Three-row SUVs do: the Toyota Highlander (2020+), Honda Pilot (2020+), Kia Telluride (2020+), Hyundai Palisade (2020+) are Comfort and UberXL. (Source: Uber eligible-vehicles tool, checked September 21, 2026.)
Is a Tesla Model 3 Uber Comfort?
Yes. The Tesla Model 3 (2018+), Tesla Model Y (2018+), Tesla Model S (2018+), Tesla Model X (2018+) all qualify for both Uber Comfort and Comfort Electric from the 2018 model year. Only the Model S and Model X also reach Uber Black (2020+). The driver still needs 100 trips and a 4.85 rating. (Source: Uber eligible-vehicles tool, checked September 21, 2026.)
How much more is Uber Comfort than UberX?
25% to 42% more depending on the metro, about 36% on average, in the RideWise 2026 rate model. A 20-minute, 6.7-mile ride models at $26.40–$33.61 on Comfort vs $21.14–$26.91 on UberX in New York City; the priciest Comfort metro is New York City ($26.40–$33.61) and the cheapest is San Antonio ($17.35–$22.08). Uber publishes no official percentage. (Source: RideWise rate-card analysis, 2026.)
What is Uber Comfort Electric?
The zero-emission version of Comfort. Per Uber's Comfort Electric page the car must be fully battery-electric (no hybrids) and no older than 8 model years, and the driver needs the same 100 trips and 4.85 rating as regular Comfort. 63 of the 309 Comfort models carry the Comfort Electric tag, all from 2018, including the Tesla Model 3 (2018+), Ford Mustang Mach-E (2018+), Hyundai IONIQ 5 (2018+), Kia EV6 (2018+), Volkswagen ID.4 (2018+), Polestar 2 (2018+). The Chevrolet Bolt, Nissan LEAF and Hyundai Kona Electric are UberX only. Comfort Electric cars cannot take Uber Black trips. (Source: Uber Comfort Electric driver page.)
Do Uber Comfort drivers get paid more?
Per trip, yes. Riders pay $5.32–$6.55 more for a 20-minute Comfort ride than for UberX across the 26 metros in our model, and drivers report that the upfront pay shown for a Comfort trip is higher than for the same UberX trip. But Uber publishes no Comfort pay rate, and Comfort requests are far rarer than UberX requests, so Comfort adds to income rather than replacing it. (Sources: RideWise rate-card analysis; Gridwise and Ridester driver reports.)
Is the Uber Comfort car list the same in NYC, Chicago and Los Angeles?
Yes. On September 21, 2026 the 309-model Comfort list and its 2018/2020 year floors were identical in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami and the San Francisco Bay Area; only 11 low-volume trim variants appear in some metros but not others. What differs is the UberX floor (2010 in four metros, 2011 in Chicago) and NYC's rule that every driver needs a TLC license and a TLC-plated car. Uber says availability varies by city, so confirm in the tool before buying a car. (Source: Uber eligible-vehicles tool.)
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