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Acura MDX Image
  • MSRP: $40,990 - $48,890
  • Invoice: $37,252 - $44,415
  • Avg. Paid: $38,079 - $45,360
  • MPG: 15 City / 20 Hwy

Acura MDX

#1 in Luxury Midsize SUVs

The MDX offers one of the best combinations of a high-tech interior, excellent safety and smooth handling in its class. It excels as a performance-minded family vehicle. However, several reviewers criticize its redesigned exterior ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.9
Performance:8.9
Exterior:7.4
Interior:8.3
Safety:9.9
Reliability:8.0
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Acura RDX Image
  • MSRP: $32,520 - $37,620
  • Invoice: $29,903 - $34,580
  • Avg. Paid: $31,883 - $36,818
  • MPG: 19 City / 24 Hwy

Acura RDX

#3 in Luxury Compact SUVs

With a sporty ride and a turbocharged engine, the 2010 Acura RDX is a worthy and less expensive competitor to the high-performance BMW X3. For 2010, it receives an exterior makeover, updated brakes and ...

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Overall:8.2
Performance:8.7
Exterior:6.7
Interior:7.7
Safety:9.9
Reliability:7.0
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Audi Q5 Image
  • MSRP: $37,350 - $37,350
  • Invoice: $34,735 - $34,735
  • Avg. Paid: $37,372 - $37,372
  • MPG: 18 City / 23 Hwy

Audi Q5

#1 in Luxury Compact SUVs

Released just last year, the Audi Q5 remains unchanged for 2010. As Audi's first luxury compact SUV, it's slotted below the midsize Q7 and is based on the same platform as the A4 sedan.

U.S.News Scores
Overall:9.0
Performance:9.0
Exterior:NA
Interior:8.5
Safety:9.9
Reliability:6.0
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Audi Q7 Image
  • MSRP: $46,900 - $61,000
  • Invoice: $43,617 - $56,730
  • Avg. Paid: $45,460 - $58,948
  • MPG: 14 City / 19 Hwy

Audi Q7

#8 in Luxury Midsize SUVs

The 2010 Audi Q7 delivers distinctive elegance, spacious cargo room and lots of safety features. However, its high price and low fuel economy mean there are plenty of others in this class that offer ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.1
Performance:7.9
Exterior:9.0
Interior:8.1
Safety:9.9
Reliability:5.0
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BMW X3 Image
  • MSRP: $38,750 - $38,750
  • Invoice: $35,650 - $35,650
  • Avg. Paid: $38,742 - $38,742
  • MPG: 16 (2009) City / 23 (2009) Hwy

BMW X3

#6 in Luxury Compact SUVs

The X3 is an excellent performer, delivering the sporty ride and handling BMW is known for. It offers competitive all-wheel drive performance, but some find its suspension a little too stiff and its price ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:7.7
Performance:8.7
Exterior:7.0
Interior:7.9
Safety:NA
Reliability:6.0
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BMW X5 Image
  • MSRP: $47,500 - $56,200
  • Invoice: $43,700 - $51,705
  • Avg. Paid: $48,300 - $56,315
  • MPG: 15 (2009) City / 21 (2009) Hwy

BMW X5

#16 in Luxury Midsize SUVs

The BMW X5 offers superior driving dynamics and a plush interior. Still, it's expensive compared to its rivals and some reviewers find the iDrive interior controls to be more trouble than they're worth.  

U.S.News Scores
Overall:7.6
Performance:8.2
Exterior:8.4
Interior:8.2
Safety:9.3
Reliability:6.0
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Buick Enclave Image
  • MSRP: $35,165 - $43,695
  • Invoice: $33,407 - $41,510
  • Avg. Paid: $34,514 - $42,742
  • MPG: 17 City / 24 Hwy

Buick Enclave

#1 in Affordable Midsize SUVs

The Buick Enclave's upscale appointments, smooth ride and stylish exterior put it near the top of its class -- and nearly on par with some luxury SUVs. After a few updates last year, the ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.5
Performance:8.2
Exterior:8.4
Interior:8.5
Safety:9.9
Reliability:7.0
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Cadillac SRX Image
  • MSRP: $33,330 - $47,540
  • Invoice: $31,497 - $44,925
  • Avg. Paid: $32,760 - $46,368
  • MPG: 18 City / 25 Hwy

Cadillac SRX

#3 in Luxury Midsize SUVs

The Cadillac SRX, completely redesigned for 2010, now boasts smooth performance and an interior that are nearly on par one of its class leader, the Lexus RX 350. Even before its redesign, the 2007 ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.7
Performance:8.8
Exterior:NA
Interior:9.1
Safety:10.0
Reliability:8.0
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Chevrolet Suburban Image
  • MSRP: $40,635 - $55,625
  • Invoice: $37,791 - $51,731
  • MPG: 15 City / 21 Hwy

Chevrolet Suburban

#4 in Affordable Large SUVs

The Chevrolet Suburban combines a cavernous interior with beefy towing capabilities, making it a strong choice for buyers who need to transport a crowd and all its stuff.

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.6
Performance:8.6
Exterior:9.0
Interior:8.7
Safety:NA
Reliability:6.0
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Chevrolet Tahoe Image
  • MSRP: $37,280 - $53,615
  • Invoice: $34,670 - $49,862
  • Avg. Paid: $36,374 - $51,332
  • MPG: 14 (2009) City / 20 (2009) Hwy

Chevrolet Tahoe

#3 in Affordable Large SUVs

If you need an SUV with plenty of seating and towing power, the Chevrolet Tahoe delivers. Easy-to-live-with handling and an inviting cabin are icing on the cake.

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.7
Performance:8.9
Exterior:8.4
Interior:8.3
Safety:NA
Reliability:7.0
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Chevrolet TrailBlazer Image
  • MSRP: $29,155 - $39,330
  • Invoice: $27,260 - $36,774
  • Avg. Paid: $28,578 - $38,409
  • MPG: 14 City / 20 Hwy

Chevrolet TrailBlazer

#31 in Affordable Midsize SUVs

The TrailBlazer's strong point is its comfortable, roomy and relatively well-equipped cabin, but that can't make up for sub-par handling and cheap interior materials. For a smoother ride and higher fuel economy, consider crossovers ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:6.7
Performance:6.9
Exterior:8.8
Interior:7.1
Safety:6.1
Reliability:7.0
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Chevrolet Traverse Image
  • MSRP: $29,224 - $39,985
  • Invoice: $27,763 - $37,986
  • Avg. Paid: $29,112 - $39,549
  • MPG: 17 City / 24 Hwy

Chevrolet Traverse

#2 in Affordable Midsize SUVs

Reviewers say the Traverse is an affordable, stylish and versatile minivan alternative. Since it was just introduced last year, it remains unchanged for 2010. As Chevy's first large crossover SUV, the Traverse replaced the ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.4
Performance:8.4
Exterior:NA
Interior:8.7
Safety:9.9
Reliability:6.0
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Chrysler Aspen Image
  • MSRP: $34,730 - $45,270
  • Invoice: $31,705 - $41,110
  • Avg. Paid: $33,561 - $43,520
  • MPG: 14 City / 19 Hwy

Chrysler Aspen

#9 in Affordable Large SUVs

The Chrysler Aspen has been discontinued for 2009, but models are still available on dealer lots.  

U.S.News Scores
Overall:7.1
Performance:6.9
Exterior:8.1
Interior:8.0
Safety:NA
Reliability:6.0
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Dodge Durango Image
  • MSRP: $28,130 - $45,040
  • Invoice: $25,806 - $40,911
  • Avg. Paid: $27,823 - $44,110
  • MPG: 14 City / 20 Hwy

Dodge Durango

#9 in Affordable Large SUVs

The Dodge Durango has been discontinued for the 2009 model year, but there are still some available on dealer lots.

U.S.News Scores
Overall:7.1
Performance:7.4
Exterior:7.0
Interior:8.0
Safety:NA
Reliability:6.0
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Ford Edge Image
  • MSRP: $26,920 - $35,770
  • Invoice: $25,407 - $33,191
  • Avg. Paid: $26,624 - $35,144
  • MPG: 18 City / 25 Hwy

Ford Edge

#12 in Affordable Midsize SUVs

Reviewers praise the Ford Edge for its sharp styling, comfortable cabin and solid performance - but they still say the aging SUV is in dire need of an update. However, they'll have to wait ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.1
Performance:7.9
Exterior:8.7
Interior:8.0
Safety:9.3
Reliability:7.0
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Ford Escape Hybrid Image
  • MSRP: $29,785 - $34,045
  • Invoice: $27,605 - $31,481
  • Avg. Paid: $29,519 - $33,698
  • MPG: 34 City / 31 Hwy

Ford Escape Hybrid

#10 in Affordable Compact SUVs

Along with its Mercury Mariner Hybrid platform-mate, the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid is the most fuel-efficient SUV on the market. Most people expect that hybrid fuel economy comes at the expense of an enjoyable ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.1
Performance:7.7
Exterior:NA
Interior:7.6
Safety:9.9
Reliability:7.0
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Ford Expedition Image
  • MSRP: $35,085 - $50,740
  • Invoice: $32,783 - $47,028
  • Avg. Paid: $34,260 - $49,201
  • MPG: 14 (est) City / 20 (est) Hwy

Ford Expedition

#6 in Affordable Large SUVs

The 2010 Ford Expedition has a powerful engine and best-in-class passenger and towing capacity, helping it compete effectively with Chevrolet's Tahoe and Suburban.

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.5
Performance:8.6
Exterior:7.4
Interior:9.0
Safety:9.9
Reliability:6.0
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Ford Explorer Image
  • MSRP: $28,880 - $38,200
  • Invoice: $26,950 - $35,432
  • Avg. Paid: $28,060 - $36,876
  • MPG: 14 (2009) City / 20 (2009) Hwy

Ford Explorer

#18 in Affordable Midsize SUVs

The Ford Explorer continues to be a solid but unspectacular performer in its class. Thanks to a 2006 redesign, most test drivers say the Explorer rides better and is much quieter inside than previous ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:7.8
Performance:7.8
Exterior:5.7
Interior:8.0
Safety:9.9
Reliability:6.0
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Ford Flex Image
  • MSRP: $28,550 - $42,065
  • Invoice: $26,942 - $38,954
  • Avg. Paid: $28,269 - $41,268
  • MPG: 17 (Est) City / 24 (Est) Hwy

Ford Flex

#4 in Affordable Midsize SUVs

Introduced in 2009, the Flex is Ford's largest crossover yet. Test drivers are already calling this young retro-styled SUV a great alternative for families who want minivan features but not minivan style.

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.3
Performance:7.8
Exterior:8.4
Interior:8.3
Safety:9.9
Reliability:6.0
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GMC Acadia Image
  • MSRP: $31,740 - $42,185
  • Invoice: $30,153 - $40,076
  • Avg. Paid: $31,174 - $41,193
  • MPG: 17 City / 24 Hwy

GMC Acadia

#6 in Affordable Midsize SUVs

Built on the same platform as its General Motors siblings, the Buick Enclave and Saturn Outlook, the GMC Acadia is both affordable and luxurious. It offers class-leading seating capacity, good cargo space and smooth ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.2
Performance:8.1
Exterior:8.8
Interior:8.7
Safety:9.9
Reliability:5.0
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