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.

Toyota Sequoia Image
  • MSRP: $39,030 - $59,405
  • Invoice: $35,126 - $53,464
  • Avg. Paid: $37,897 - $57,382
  • MPG: 14 City / 19 Hwy

#1
2010 Toyota Sequoia

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U.S.News Scores
Overall:9.0
Performance:8.1
Exterior:NA
Interior:8.8
Safety:NA
Reliability:10.0
Mazda CX-9 Image
  • MSRP: $28,635 - $34,045
  • Invoice: $26,508 - $31,498
  • Avg. Paid: $27,166 - $32,339
  • MPG: 16 City / 22 Hwy

#2
2010 Mazda CX-9

For an SUV with plenty of room and a little zoom, check out the Mazda CX-9.

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.9
Performance:8.6
Exterior:8.8
Interior:8.3
Safety:9.9
Reliability:NA
Chevrolet Tahoe Image
  • MSRP: $37,280 - $53,615
  • Invoice: $34,670 - $49,862
  • Avg. Paid: $36,379 - $52,053
  • MPG: 14 (2009) City / 20 (2009) Hwy

#3
2010 Chevrolet Tahoe

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:8.8
Performance:8.9
Exterior:8.4
Interior:8.3
Safety:NA
Reliability:7.0
Chevrolet Suburban Image
  • MSRP: $40,635 - $55,625
  • Invoice: $37,791 - $51,731
  • Avg. Paid: $39,689 - $54,138
  • MPG: 15 City / 21 Hwy

#4
2010 Chevrolet Suburban

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 ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.7
Performance:8.6
Exterior:9.0
Interior:8.7
Safety:NA
Reliability:6.0
GMC Yukon Hybrid Image
  • MSRP: $51,185 - $61,345
  • Invoice: $48,370 - $57,971
  • Avg. Paid: $49,989 - $59,914
  • MPG: 21 (2009) City / 22 (2009) Hwy

#5
2010 GMC Yukon Hybrid

Try doing all this in a Prius: The GMC Yukon Hybrid seats eight, can tow more than 6,000 pounds and gets up to 21 mpg in city ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.6
Performance:8.4
Exterior:7.0
Interior:8.0
Safety:9.9
Reliability:NA
Ford Expedition Image
  • MSRP: $35,085 - $50,740
  • Invoice: $32,783 - $47,028
  • Avg. Paid: $34,335 - $49,248
  • MPG: 14 City / 20 Hwy

#6
2010 Ford Expedition

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
GMC Yukon  Image
  • MSRP: $38,020 - $58,750
  • Invoice: $35,359 - $54,638
  • Avg. Paid: $37,149 - $56,291
  • MPG: 14 City / 19 (2009) Hwy

#6
2010 GMC Yukon

The GMC Yukon is the mechanical twin of the class-leading Chevy Tahoe, which may cause some buyers to overlook this good SUV.

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.5
Performance:8.3
Exterior:8.7
Interior:8.2
Safety:NA
Reliability:7.0
Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Image
  • MSRP: $50,720 - $53,525
  • Invoice: $47,930 - $50,581
  • Avg. Paid: $50,415 - $53,049
  • MPG: 21 (2009) City / 22 (2009) Hwy

#8
2010 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid

The Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid lets buyers who need full-size SUV capability go green -- even if it's only a very light shade.  Buyers who want Prius-like fuel ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.3
Performance:8.1
Exterior:8.4
Interior:8.6
Safety:9.9
Reliability:7.0
Nissan Armada Image
  • MSRP: $37,210 - $52,190
  • Invoice: $33,880 - $47,498
  • Avg. Paid: $35,873 - $50,066
  • MPG: 12 City / 18 Hwy

#9
2010 Nissan Armada

The Nissan Armada offers buyers plenty of power and rugged capability, but not enough to make it a standout in this competitive class.

U.S.News Scores
Overall:7.2
Performance:8.0
Exterior:7.0
Interior:7.6
Safety:NA
Reliability:5.0
Jeep Commander Image
  • MSRP: $31,575 - $42,830
  • Invoice: $29,983 - $40,202
  • Avg. Paid: $30,750 - $41,486
  • MPG: 14 City / 19 Hwy

#10
2010 Jeep Commander

The Jeep Commander is an also-ran in a competitive class, though it does offer plenty of space and capabilities to take a lot of passengers far off-road.

U.S.News Scores
Overall:6.6
Performance:7.3
Exterior:6.9
Interior:6.7
Safety:NA
Reliability:4.0