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: $34,630 - $39,560
- Invoice: $31,686 - $36,197
- MPG: 14 City / 19 Hwy
#1
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
The 2008 Chevy Tahoe leads its class thanks to its strong, utilitarian performance, comfortable cabin, and class-leading fuel efficiency.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 9.1 |
| Performance: | 8.6 |
| Exterior: | 8.3 |
| Interior: | 7.8 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
- MSRP: $38,085 - $43,260
- Invoice: $34,848 - $39,583
- MPG: 14 City / 20 Hwy
#2
2008 Chevrolet Suburban
The Suburban delivers excellent ride and handling for its size, improved fuel economy, and a comfortable, spacious interior. If you're in the market for an affordable large ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.9 |
| Performance: | 8.2 |
| Exterior: | 8.7 |
| Interior: | 8.3 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
| Reliability: | 5.0 |
- MSRP: $31,345 - $46,240
- Invoice: $28,980 - $41,973
- MPG: 12 City / 18 Hwy
#2
2008 Ford Expedition
The Expedition competes effectively with Chevrolet's Tahoe and Suburban, thanks to a powerful engine and best-in-class passenger and towing capacity.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.9 |
| Performance: | 8.3 |
| Exterior: | 7.0 |
| Interior: | 8.3 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $35,345 - $52,175
- Invoice: $32,341 - $47,740
- MPG: 14 City / 19 Hwy
#2
2008 GMC Yukon
The Yukon delivers capable performance and a comfortable interior, but is more expensive than others in the class.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.9 |
| Performance: | 8.1 |
| Exterior: | 8.4 |
| Interior: | 8.0 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $29,400 - $34,655
- Invoice: $27,194 - $32,041
- MPG: 16 City / 22 Hwy
#5
2008 Mazda CX-9
The CX-9 delivers a cavernous interior with seating for seven, a long list of safety equipment, and a smooth on-pavement ride, but can't match the interior quality ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.8 |
| Performance: | 8.0 |
| Exterior: | 8.6 |
| Interior: | 7.8 |
| Safety: | 9.3 |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $27,335 - $38,095
- Invoice: $25,098 - $34,730
- MPG: 14 City / 19 Hwy
#6
2008 Dodge Durango
The Durango is a big, rugged SUV for hauling and towing that handles well for its size and delivers exceptional cargo space and seating for up to ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.9 |
| Performance: | 7.5 |
| Exterior: | 5.2 |
| Interior: | 7.9 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
- MSRP: $32,905 - $35,780
- Invoice: $30,080 - $32,664
- MPG: - TBD - City / - TBD - Hwy
#7
2008 Chrysler Aspen
The Aspen is a large, safety-enhanced SUV at an affordable price, but it falls short of competitors' interior space and driving performance.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.7 |
| Performance: | 7.0 |
| Exterior: | 7.5 |
| Interior: | 7.9 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 9.0 |
- MSRP: $35,500 - $44,800
- Invoice: $32,325 - $40,780
- MPG: 12 City / 18 Hwy
#8
2008 Nissan Armada
The Nissan Armada delivers powerful and relatively agile performance, but can't match the style or predicted reliability of others in its class.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.4 |
| Performance: | 8.1 |
| Exterior: | 7.2 |
| Interior: | 7.5 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 5.0 |
- MSRP: $28,330 - $43,665
- Invoice: $26,054 - $39,727
- MPG: 15 (Est) City / 20 (Est) Hwy
#9
2008 Jeep Commander
The Commander delivers solid off road performance, but can't match the on road capabilities and gas mileage of others in its class.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.1 |
| Performance: | 7.8 |
| Exterior: | 6.7 |
| Interior: | 6.9 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
- MSRP: $49,590 - $52,395
- Invoice: $46,119 - $48,727
- MPG: 21 City / 22 Hwy
#10
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid
The 2008 Tahoe Hybrid uses cutting-edge technology to combine improved fuel economy with full-size SUV performance and practicality.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 6.7 |
| Performance: | 6.0 |
| Exterior: | NA |
| Interior: | NA |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
Unranked: Affordable Large SUVs
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