Best SUVs Under $30,000
Offering space, safety, comfort and tech for families, these SUVs are also more affordable. You might also be interested in Best Cars Under $30,000 or Luxury Cars Under $30,000.
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$16,200
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
3.8
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The all-new 2015 version of the segment-dominating Chevrolet Tahoe SUV is even better than it needs to be.
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$8,089
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.2
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Subaru Forester boasts efficiency, laudable safety features and one thing none of its compact SUV rivals have: standard all-wheel drive.
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$12,721
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.4
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2015 Toyota RAV4 carries on virtually unchanged from last year as a sporty, fun to drive, practical and affordable small SUV.
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$14,583
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.3
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2015 Toyota Highlander serves up room, features, 8-passenger seating, a hybrid model, and a strong resale value to fans new and old.
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$9,303
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.3
Consumer
31 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2015 Subaru Crosstrek XV SUV gets Subaru’s EyeSight suite of active safety features and a new base model to round out the lineup.
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$10,224
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.3
Consumer
19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee gets more refined thanks to additions to the Summit trim, and the SRT gets more powerful.
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SUV
$14,818
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
3.9
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The all-new 2015 GMC Yukon and longer Yukon XL feel modern, high-tech, and will likely continue dominating the full-size SUV segment.
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$17,062
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
3.9
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The all-new 2015 GMC Yukon and longer Yukon XL feel modern, high-tech, and will likely continue dominating the full-size SUV segment.
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$7,265
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.1
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Fresh off a revamp, the 2015 Nissan Rogue has a premium feel and laudable fuel economy but only modest performance among compact SUVs.
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$8,462
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.4
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2015 Subaru Outback crossover SUV is a little bigger, a lot nicer looking, and even better at tackling dirt and paved roads.
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$14,024
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.2
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The biggest Chevy SUV is all new, and ready to take on the suburbs with fresh styling, a great interior and more flexible seats.
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$6,614
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.9
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Once a rugged SUV, the latest Nissan Pathfinder has morphed into a comfortable 3-row crossover SUV offering great style and fuel economy.
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$8,271
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.2
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2015 Kia Sorento is big on value, technology and comfort, offering a choice of 2- or 3-row seating and a very attractive price.
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$6,738
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.2
Consumer
30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2015 Nissan Juke’s love-it-or-hate-it package brings fun and flash to the subcompact-SUV market, and more power with the Nismo RS.
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$7,812
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.2
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With its sharp styling, standard V6 engine and impressive features, the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe should have the competition worried.
SUV
$8,117
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
3.9
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The new Jeep Renegade is a tantalizing way to access the iconic brand, thanks to its small-but-cool design, value and off-road ability.
SUV
$8,960
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.6
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Not every SUV is designed to haul families, as attested by the stylish 2015 Nissan Murano, designed with two couples in mind.
SUV
$12,785
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.0
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
When it comes to 7-passenger SUVs, the 2015 Acura MDX dominates in the areas of luxury, dependability, fuel efficiency and safety.
SUV
$7,393
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.1
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2015 Hyundai Tucson adds a hydrogen-powered fuel-cell model to limited markets in what’s likely its last model year before a redesign.
SUV
$7,805
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.3
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
You can’t spell "Sportage" without "sport," and the 2015 Kia Sportage offers up a turbocharged engine and racy good looks.
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$9,865
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.5
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With its proven reliability history and strong resale, the 2015 Honda Pilot continues to be the midsize SUV for value-conscious families.
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$5,865
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.3
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2015 Ford Escape 5-passenger compact crossover has proven itself a leader in the compact-SUV segment and looks to continue the trend.
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$7,288
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.2
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Revamped for 2015, the Ford Edge blends power, refinement and room for five. As a crossover, it has a sedan-like ride and SUV practicality.
SUV
$8,513
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.5
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport gets subtle changes to the suspension, exterior and interior, plus a clever new power hatch.
SUV
$9,085
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.3
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Think all 7-passenger SUVs are cumbersome, thirsty and hard to park? The 2015 Audi Q7 just might change your mind.
SUV
$10,225
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.5
Consumer
15 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Now in its 11th year of production, the 2015 Nissan Armada remains a classic full-size SUV, with the power, size and thirst you’d expect.
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$11,414
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.6
Consumer
17 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2015 Ford Expedition SUV is not all-new, but it gets updates where it counts: styling, technology, and a new turbocharged V6 engine.
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$12,775
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.6
Consumer
16 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2015 Ford Expedition SUV is not all-new, but it gets updates where it counts: styling, technology, and a new turbocharged V6 engine.
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$20,858
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.7
Consumer
14 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With its strong V8 engine, massive interior accommodations and proven reliability and resale record, the 2015 Toyota Sequoia is a solid bet.
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$10,876
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.0
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The all-new 7-passenger Acura MDX offers top-notch levels of luxury, versatility and technology without the top-dollar price tag.
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$7,925
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
3.9
Consumer
19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
GMC Acadia: The reincarnation of those do-everything/haul-it-all station wagons of our youth, with style, technology, comfort and safety.
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$8,004
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.6
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Infused with sporting character, the Mazda CX-5 is a compact SUV engineered to bring smiles to the faces of fun-loving pragmatists.
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$14,451
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.3
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The all-new 2014 Toyota Highlander SUV offers lots of room, seating for up to eight, strong resale value, and an adequate hybrid model.
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$5,466
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
3.9
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Roomy, comfortable and fuel efficient for an SUV, the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder is a compelling choice among 3-row crossover SUVs.
SUV
$7,066
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.1
Consumer
19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With seating for up to eight and a price under $32,000, the Chevy Traverse offers the roominess of an SUV and the comfort of a sedan.
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$8,215
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.3
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2014 Audi Q7 proves not all 7-passenger SUVs need to be fuel thirsty barges that are hard to park and a chore to drive.