SUV Rankings: Affordable Large SUVs
Ranking of large SUVs and crossovers, generally priced under $35,000. Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition, Toyota Sequoia and more. Rankings based on an in-depth analysis by U.S. News editors of all published auto ratings, reviews and test drives.
- MSRP: $36,965 - $51,400
- Invoice: $34,193 - $47,545
- MPG: 14 City / 20 Hwy
#1
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
The 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe has a comfortable cabin and is easy to drive for a large SUV. It should appeal mainly to buyers who need its outsized ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 9.0 |
| Performance: | 8.8 |
| Exterior: | 8.4 |
| Interior: | 8.2 |
| Safety: | 9.9 |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
- MSRP: $40,370 - $53,460
- Invoice: $37,342 - $49,451
- MPG: 14 City / 20 Hwy
#2
2009 Chevrolet Suburban
The 2009 Chevrolet Suburban can haul up to nine people in comfort and tow heavy loads. It's a good choice for buyers who need its full-sized capabilities.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.9 |
| Performance: | 8.6 |
| Exterior: | 9.0 |
| Interior: | 8.8 |
| Safety: | 9.9 |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
- MSRP: $29,820 - $35,205
- Invoice: $27,600 - $32,567
- MPG: 16 City / 22 Hwy
#2
2009 Mazda CX-9
The CX-9 is doing things differently for a full-size SUV, but it's also doing things right.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.9 |
| Performance: | 8.4 |
| Exterior: | 8.9 |
| Interior: | 8.1 |
| Safety: | 8.7 |
| Reliability: | 9.0 |
- MSRP: $37,705 - $55,935
- Invoice: $34,877 - $51,740
- MPG: 14 City / 19 Hwy
#4
2009 GMC Yukon
The GMC Yukon is the mechanical twin of the class-leading Chevy Tahoe. That leads some reviewers to wonder why buyers would pay more for the Yukon when ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.6 |
| Performance: | 8.4 |
| Exterior: | 8.2 |
| Interior: | 8.3 |
| Safety: | 9.9 |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $50,455 - $53,260
- Invoice: $47,428 - $50,064
- MPG: 21 City / 22 Hwy
#5
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid
The 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe hybrid attempts to let buyers have it all: full-size SUV capability with lower emissions and fewer trips to the gas station. Along with ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.5 |
| Performance: | 8.1 |
| Exterior: | 8.4 |
| Interior: | 8.9 |
| Safety: | 9.9 |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
- MSRP: $50,920 - $53,730
- Invoice: $47,865 - $50,506
- MPG: 21 City / 22 Hwy
#5
2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid
The GMC Yukon Hybrid seats eight, can tow more than 6,000 pounds and gets up to 21 mpg in city driving. However, consumers who don't need full-size ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.5 |
| Performance: | 8.6 |
| Exterior: | 8.2 |
| Interior: | 8.0 |
| Safety: | 9.9 |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $28,130 - $45,040
- Invoice: $25,806 - $40,911
- MPG: 14 City / 20 Hwy
#7
2009 Dodge Durango
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: | 7.3 |
| Performance: | 7.4 |
| Exterior: | 7.0 |
| Interior: | 8.0 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $37,210 - $47,860
- Invoice: $33,880 - $43,562
- MPG: 12 City / 18 Hwy
#7
2009 Nissan Armada
The Nissan Armada offers lost of creature comforts and SUV capabilities, but not enough to make it a class stand-out.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.3 |
| Performance: | 7.9 |
| Exterior: | 7.0 |
| Interior: | 7.2 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 5.0 |
- MSRP: $34,730 - $45,270
- Invoice: $31,705 - $41,110
- MPG: 14 City / 19 Hwy
#9
2009 Chrysler Aspen
The Chrysler Aspen has been discontinued for 2009, but models are still available on dealer lots.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.2 |
| Performance: | 6.9 |
| Exterior: | 8.1 |
| Interior: | 8.0 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $29,380 - $46,110
- Invoice: $27,112 - $42,214
- MPG: 15 City / 20 Hwy
#10
2009 Jeep Commander
The Jeep Commander is a good choice for people who need to go far off-road, but buyers who spend the majority of their time on the pavement ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 6.8 |
| Performance: | 8.0 |
| Exterior: | 6.9 |
| Interior: | 6.9 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
Unranked: Affordable Large SUVs
Our rankings are based on analysis of third party reviews. Sometimes, we are unable to find enough reviews to publish a definitive ranking. Please check back later, as we are constantly updating our reviews.
2010 Ford Expedition
MSRP: $35,085 - $50,740 | Invoice: $32,783 - $47,028 | MPG: 14 (2009) City / 20 (2009) Hwy
